107.1 the X

107.1 the X is Virginia's alternative rock powerhouse, and it doesn't mess around. The playlist is a fist-pump of 90s grunge, 2000s garage rock, and modern heavy hitters. You'll hear Nirvana, Foo Fighters, and Queens of the Stone Age alongside newer acts like Royal Blood and Highly Suspect. The DJs know their stuff - they don't just follow a computer-generated playlist. Morning shows have the right amount of energy, not too much chatter. Afternoons get loud. The station streams at 128kbps, which is fine for rock - you don't need pristine fidelity to catch the raw power. If you listen to 107.1…