WBER FM

WBER FM is Rochester's alternative rock lifeline, broadcasting since the late 1980s. Run by a dedicated crew of volunteers and students, the station plays deep cuts that mainstream alt-radio ignores. You'll hear The National alongside local heroes Joywave, with B-sides and rarities mixed in. The DJs have real personality. No robotic voice-tracking here. Each set feels curated for listeners who actually dig for music. Afternoons get heavier, late nights turn experimental. WBER stands out in the alternative radio United States landscape for its local focus and community involvement. They air liv…