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Where the Z96.5 DJs eat in Kalamazoo: a local food tourOn-air personalities at alternative radio stations across America often double as the unofficial ambassadors of their town's culinary underbelly. At Z96.5, the…
Tuning in: alternative music podcasts curated by Z96.5 DJsAlternative music moves through headphones, car speakers, and late-night studio sessions with the same restless energy that powers a live set at The Tote in…
How Z96.5 connects Southwest Michigan high school sportsFor families in Kalamazoo and across Southwest Michigan, high school sport is part of the weekly rhythm. A Friday night game can bring together students,…
How to Find the Indie Band You Heard on Z96.5A late-night song can stay with you long after the final guitar line fades. Maybe it was a restless post-punk track, a hazy dream-pop single or a sharp,…
What’s New in Z96.5's Studio Technology This YearZ96.5 WZOX continues to connect Kalamazoo and Southwest Michigan with alternative music through FM radio, online streaming and mobile listening. This year’s…
Z96.5’s guide to streaming the station on smart speakersA smart speaker can turn Z96.5 WZOX into background music for a kitchen, home office, workshop or weekend gathering, even when you are listening from…
The rise of female-fronted alternative bands in MichiganAcross Michigan, women are shaping alternative music with a mix of sharp guitars, electronic textures, folk harmonies and emotionally direct songwriting. Their…
How to Enter Z96.5’s Weekly Ticket GiveawaysWeekly ticket giveaways can be an easy way to pick up entry to concerts, festivals and other live events while staying connected with the alternative music…
Sun, sound, and local anthems at the Z96.5 summer block partyThe back lot behind the Z96.5 studios turned into a living mixtape last weekend, as listeners, bands, and station crew gathered for the broadcaster's signature…
Kalamazoo Vinyl Shops Worth the Trip for Alternative CollectorsKalamazoo, Michigan, is the kind of city where a serious record hunt can still feel personal. Independent shops, college-town energy, local bands and a strong…