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Why Southwest Michigan is a hidden gem for alternative music fansMost Australians chasing the pulse of American alternative music instinctively picture Austin's dive bars, Seattle's rain-soaked grunge heritage, or the…
Z96.5 storm watch: behind the local weather segmentWhen skies darken over Kalamazoo and the surrounding counties, listeners across the dial know that the next voice on Z96.5 WZOX is not just a voice — it is a…
How Z96.5’s Android App Keeps You Connected AnywhereZ96.5 WZOX brings the alternative music scene of Kalamazoo and Southwest Michigan to your Android phone, making the station easier to follow beyond a…
Z96.5 Listener Survey: Songs Played on Repeat This YearA song played once can be enjoyable, but a song played repeatedly becomes part of a listener’s routine. It may fill the drive to work, soundtrack a late-night…
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Kalamazoo’s Best Outdoor Venues for Live Alternative MusicKalamazoo, Michigan, has a lively outdoor gig culture that suits listeners who prefer guitars, independent artists and a little unpredictability. In warmer…
Inside a Rising Alt-Rock Interview at Z96.5What it’s like to interview a rising alt-rock star at Z96.5 is less glamorous than a red-carpet exchange and far more rewarding. The setting may be a compact…
Z96.5’s Most Influential Albums of the 2000sThe 2000s changed alternative music from the inside out. Guitar bands returned with sharp, economical songs, indie labels reached global audiences, hip-hop…