KOLA 99.9 Redlands, CA

KOLA 99.9 broadcasts from Redlands, California, and has held down an oldies format for decades - 1950s through 1980s rock and pop, the soundtrack to drives through the Inland Empire. It's FM radio in its most traditional sense: no streaming gimmicks, no algorithmic shuffling, no attempt to be hip or ironize the format. The station employs human DJs who actually care about consistency - you hear the same voices day after day, which creates an odd comfort and reliability. The playlist spans early rock and roll through 1980s New Wave, which is a wide range but they navigate it with skill. You'll…