PopRocks
 | |
Broadcast area | United States Canada |
|---|---|
| Frequencies | Sirius XM Radio 6 Dish Network 6017 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Pop rock |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Sirius XM Radio |
| History | |
First air date | August 17, 2017 |
Former frequencies | Sirius XM 17 (2017–2020) Sirius XM 12 (2020-2023) |
| Technical information | |
| Class | Satellite radio station |
| Links | |
| Website | siriusxm |
PopRocks is a satellite radio music channel that plays pop rock music from the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s. It airs on Sirius XM Radio (channel 6) and Dish Network.
History
[edit]PopRocks debuted on August 17, 2017, as a full-time channel devoted to the pop-rock genre of music from the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s.[1][2]
On June 18, 2020, PopRocks moved from channel 17 to channel 12, replacing WHTZ (Z100). The Bridge took over PopRocks' former slot.[3]
On November 8, 2023 PopRocks moved from channel 12 to channel 6.
Content
[edit]The show is currently hosted by Karen Carson, Kat Corbett, and Julia Cunningham.[4][5]
A selection of artists from the 1990s and 2000s are played by the channel including: The Killers, Coldplay, Sheryl Crow, Goo Goo Dolls, Train, No Doubt and Matchbox 20.[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Rutherford, Kevin (August 17, 2017). "SiriusXM Launches 1990s/2000s Rock Stations Turbo, PopRocks". Billboard.
- ↑ Cook, Zachary (August 16, 2017). "SiriusXM Adds Two New Channels Appealing To Millennials". Inside Radio.
- ↑ Venta, Lance (June 18, 2020). "Z100 Leaves Satellites As Dave Matthews Band Radio Becomes Permanent On SiriusXM Lineup". RadioInsight. RadioBB Networks. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
- ↑ kevincarter (2022-06-10). "Kat Corbett Joins SiriusXM's PopRocks". RAMP - Radio and Music Pros. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ↑ Fruge, Charese (2024-11-15). "For Sirius XM's Kat Corbett It's About Music Discovery". barrettmedia.com. Retrieved 2025-05-14.
- ↑ "SiriusXM Launches New Music Channels Showcasing Music from the 1990s and 2000s" (Press release). Sirius XM Holdings Inc. Retrieved 2025-05-14 – via PR Newswire.
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