PopRocks
 | |
| Broadcast area | United StatesCanada |
|---|---|
| Frequencies | Sirius XM Radio 6Dish 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
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
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
References
- ^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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