(WWJ) There's good news for fans of alternative rock in metro Detroit.
Entercom on Thursday announced the immediate launch of ALT 98.7 (WDZH-FM), Detroit’s new alternative. The station, previously known as 98.7 The Breeze, will boast a vast music library featuring artists like Blink-182, Cage the Elephant, My Chemical Romance, The Lumineers and Twenty One Pilots, among others.
“This is a huge opportunity to add alternative to our portfolio, and we’re thrilled to further expand our content offering for Detroiters,” said Debbie Kenyon, Senior Vice and Market Manager, Entercom Detroit. “ALT 98.7 will serve as a home for some of today’s top hits from premier artists in the industry, while capturing the distinctive style and flair of the Motor City.”
ALT 98.7 will launch with 10,000 songs commercial free. On-air programming details will be announced in the coming weeks.
This news came just as the longtime Detroit alt-rock staple 89X flipped to country; fans of the genre calling it "the end of an era."
Listeners can tune in to ALT 98.7 (WDZH-FM) in Detroit on air, as well as nationwide on the RADIO.COM app and website. Fans can also connect with the new station on social media via Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.