WDR Cosmo

WDR Cosmo is a radio program of Westdeutscher Rundfunk that specializes in Global Pop and international music. The station positions itself as a musical soundtrack for a connected society and picks up trends from around the world. The editorial profile includes formats such as Global Pop News as well as specialized music segments.

In addition to current releases and editorial highlights such as the Album of the Week, the program also offers target-audience-specific shows like COSMO fem:power. The music editorial team was recognized for its work with the International Music Journalism Award at the Reeperbahn Festival, among other accolades.

The radio offering is part of the public broadcasting network of the ARD and can be received via various digital distribution channels as well as the ARD Mediathek and Audiothek. In addition to the regular program, the editorial team engages listeners through concert events such as the COSMO guest list and direct contact options to the studio.