WDZH, soft adult contemporary radio station in Detroit
WDZH is a radio station in Detroit, Michigan, broadcasting on 98.7 MHz that plays alternative rock music. The studios are located in Southfield, a suburb of Detroit, and the transmitter operates at 50,000 watts of power to reach listeners across the metro Detroit region.
The station began in 1961 as a religious broadcaster called WBFG and transformed into the rock music station WLLZ in 1980, which quickly gained popularity. It has shifted formats several times and has been an alternative rock station since 2020.
The station plays alternative rock and has built a loyal listener base in Detroit connected through its music programming. It organizes contests and concert promotions that keep fans engaged with artists and events happening across the city.
The station can be heard on FM 98.7 or accessed online through its website and mobile apps. Best listening times include car commutes or work hours when listeners want music mixed with local news about Detroit concerts and events.
The station has gone through a remarkable history of format changes, from religious programming to rock, smooth jazz, and now alternative rock. These shifts show how radio tastes in Detroit have evolved over decades and how broadcasters must adapt to stay relevant with audiences.
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