DCX Rocks

DCX Rocks does exactly what its name promises - straight-ahead American rock with no frills. The station's DNA is rooted in classic rock: think Springsteen, ZZ Top, Tom Petty. But the programming adds enough modern grit - Cage the Elephant, The War on Drugs - to avoid sounding like a museum piece. Mornings tend to be safe, but afternoons bring riskier picks. I've heard Them Crooked Vultures followed by a deep cut from The Replacements. That's the kind of unexpected pairing that keeps you listening. The DJs have personality, too. No robotic voice-tracking here. You get real enthusiasm between t…