ALT2K

ALT2K does something most modern stations won't: it actually plays oldies without irony. Not dad-rock nostalgia, but genuine '80s and '90s alternative that shaped the sound. The mix flips between Pixies-era alternative and early 2000s pop-rock with the kind of confidence that comes from knowing what you're playing. Morning drives get the upbeat pop tracks, but stick around and the alternative deep cuts emerge. Skip the algorithm. This station has actual taste. Rock purists might want more guitar-driven aggression, but if you grew up with MTV's "120 Minutes" and never quite moved on, you've fou…