PopRocks
Broadcast areaUnited States
Canada
FrequencySirius XM Radio 6
Dish Network 6017
Programming
FormatPop rock
Ownership
OwnerSirius XM Radio
History
First air date
August 17, 2017
Former frequencies
Sirius XM 17 (2017–2020) Sirius XM 12 (2020-2023)
Technical information
ClassSatellite radio station
Links
Websitesiriusxm.com/channels/poprocks

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.

Selected artists played

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References

  1. ^ Rutherford, Kevin (August 17, 2017). "SiriusXM Launches 1990s/2000s Rock Stations Turbo, PopRocks". Billboard.
  2. ^ Cook, Zachary (August 16, 2017). "SiriusXM Adds Two New Channels Appealing To Millennials". Inside Radio.
  3. ^ 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.

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