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The Dedication Factor: Stories Behind Listener-Loved Alternative Anthems on Z96.5Alternative radio has always been more than a frequency; it has been a meeting place. Across cities like Kalamazoo in southwest Michigan, and stretching as far…
How Z96.5 Connects with Western Michigan University StudentsFor Western Michigan University students, radio can be more than background sound between lectures. Z96.5 WZOX gives Kalamazoo’s alternative music audience a…
The Off-Duty Playlists of Z96.5's Alternative DJsThe broadcast booth at Z96.5 WZOX goes still when the sun drops below the Michigan horizon, but the music keeps flowing for the personalities behind the mic.…
Z96.5's Album of the Month deep dive into alternative soundsEvery month, Z96.5 WZOX turns its collective ear toward a single record, building a week of programming, interviews, and digital features around one album. The…
Kalamazoo's 1990s: The Bands That Defined a GenerationWhen alternative rock broke through the mainstream in the early 1990s, the spotlight mostly fell on Seattle grunge and the British shoegaze revival. Yet a…
A Listener's Guide to Z96.5's Weekend Specialty ShowsZ96.5 has carved out a distinct identity across Kalamazoo and Southwest Michigan as the destination for alternative music discovery. Weekday rotations serve…
How Z96.5 Keeps Drivers Updated on Road ClosuresWhen you are stuck in a queue on the Mitchell Freeway or crawling along the Princes Highway near Moruya, knowing which route is blocked can save more than just…
Capturing the Moment: Z96.5's Iconic In-Studio PerformancesLive studio performances have always occupied a strange and beautiful corner of music broadcasting. Stripped of arena pyrotechnics, festival roars, and the…
Z96.5’s Guide To Local Sports You Can Hear On-AirFor listeners in Kalamazoo and across Southwest Michigan, sports coverage is part of the daily rhythm of local radio. A game update can fit between alternative…
Why Kalamazoo’s alternative scene is thriving right nowKalamazoo has the scale of a close-knit regional city and the cultural energy of a much larger market. That combination is giving alternative music a…