93.3 THE Q

93.3 THE Q is the soundtrack to countless American commutes. Its format is familiar - classic rock and pop hits from the '70s through today, with a heavy dose of Bruno Mars and Tom Petty. The DJs are pleasant but the commercial breaks test your patience. You'll hear the same mattress store ad three times an hour. That said, the music curation is solid for mainstream tastes. It's not boutique or edgy. It's radio that does exactly what it's supposed to: play familiar songs in a predictable order. The nickname 'THE Q' suggests a local identity, and it feels like a station that's been part of the…