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The FIZZ Radio Retro Pop & Classic Alternative
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Beat Breakdown Mia Johnson
THE AFTERNOON FIZZ
Monday thru Friday, 2pm to 7pm
When the workday starts to drag and the “3 PM slump” begins to loom, it’s time to pop the top on a fresh batch of “end of the millennium” nostalgia. Welcome to The Afternoon Fizz, your high-octane soundtrack for the drive home and the ultimate antidote to the mid-day grind. Airing weekdays from 2 PM to 7 PM, this show is designed to inject maximum energy into your afternoon with the best retro pop and classic alternative from the end of the millennium.
The Power of the Palette
The Afternoon Fizz more than just a radio show. It’s a masterclass in music curation. We’re reaching into Hurricane Andrew’s colossal, personal CD collection to pull out the high-energy tracks that demand to be played at window-shaking volumes. We feature a heavy-hitting rotation of retro pop and classic alternative staples that keep the momentum red-lined. Expect the infectious hooks of OK Go, the alt-rock brilliance of Weezer, the legendary sounds of Genesis, and those niche indie gems that you haven’t heard since you were burning your own road trip mix CDs in 1999.
The Drive-Time Persona
The Afternoon Fizz is delivered with the polish and punch of major-market CHR radio. Hosted by a vintage voice of Rockford radio, JY Kelley brings an upbeat, humorous, and slightly irreverent personality to the airwaves that will jog memories from back in the day. From hitting the post on the latest Fountains of Wayne track to sharing the stories behind the liner notes, we keep the “Fizz” in the foreground. It’s the vibe of a classic 90s afternoon show, fast-paced, personality-driven, and always centered on the listener experience.
Bridging the Gap
Whether you’re navigating the streets of Rockford or streaming us worldwide on your Alexa, phone, or tablet, The Afternoon Fizz is your connection to an era when the internet was coming of age and music felt more personal. We bridge the gap between the physical media of the past and the digital streaming of today.
So, ditch the boring talk radio and the repetitive playlists. Turn up the bops you forgot you loved and let us take you through the finish line of your workday.
The Afternoon Fizz: Keeping the end of the millennium bubbly, loud, and totally irreverent.
The FIZZ: Retro pop and classic alternative from the end of the millennium. Stream us 24/7 everywhere you’re connected.