I always take a radio, I am mostly solo so I listen to in the tent at night before I go to sleep. I never listen to it while hiking. I have a radio with short wave so I can always get something to listen to although sometimes I have to lower my standards quite a bit.

I am surprised at how many folks mention a pillow. I have a therm-a-rest stuff sack which holds extra clothes etc so it is more than just a pillow.