89x Apr 2026

For over three decades, has been a cultural cornerstone for listeners in Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan. Known for its "New Rock Alternative" branding, the station has navigated a turbulent history of format changes, layoffs, and a highly anticipated comeback in late 2025. The Golden Era: 1991–2020

: The station became one of North America's most influential alternative rock platforms, known for discovering new music and supporting local Canadian and Detroit-based artists. For over three decades, has been a cultural

: It hosted massive local traditions like the annual "The Night 89X Stole Christmas" and the "89X Birthday Bash," featuring bands like Oasis and The Tragically Hip. : It hosted massive local traditions like the

89X first launched on , with its first song—"Stop!" by Jane’s Addiction—setting the tone for its influential presence in the modern rock scene. For over three decades