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Z96.5’s guide to the upcoming high school football seasonHigh school football is returning to Kalamazoo, bringing late-week crowds, marching bands and another season of community stories for listeners across…
Kalamazoo’s most iconic music landmarks Z96.5 lovesKalamazoo’s music identity is unusually easy to trace. The Kalamazoo River runs through a city that balances manufacturing, universities and an independent…
How Z96.5 Manages Listener Requests During Busy HoursWhen a favourite track suddenly comes to mind, sending a request can feel like a direct line into the station. During a quiet afternoon, a message may be easy…
The most played local band on Z96.5 this yearLocal airplay is one of the clearest signs that a band has moved from being part of the Kalamazoo music scene into the wider listening habits of Southwest…
Z96.5’s favorite local breweries for post-concert hangoutsWhen a Z96.5 concert ends in Kalamazoo, the loudest part of the night does not have to end at the venue. A local brewery taproom can turn the final chord into…
A Step-by-Step Guide to Streaming Z96.5 on Your Android DeviceZ96.5 WZOX delivers alternative music from Kalamazoo, Michigan, to listeners through its FM signal and digital services. Its Android app, live stream, current…
Why Z96.5 is a go-to source for alternative music newsAustralian listeners already have a strong connection with alternative music radio through Triple J, ABC station networks, community broadcasters and the many…
How Z96.5 Connects Music With Kalamazoo’s Art SceneA radio station can be much more than a place to hear new songs. In Kalamazoo and Southwest Michigan, Z96.5 WZOX operates as a meeting point for musicians,…
How Z96.5’s blog covers local politics and newsZ96.5 WZOX is best known for alternative music across Kalamazoo and Southwest Michigan, but its website shows how a radio station can extend that identity into…
Z96.5’s weekend preview: what to listen forKalamazoo’s alternative music station WZOX reaches listeners through FM, live digital audio and a playlist that changes across the day. Z96.5’s Weekend…