Entercom Flips WDZH/Detroit to Alternative ''ALT 98.7''

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Entercom launches Alternative "ALT 98.7" on WDZH-FM in Detroit. The station, previously known as "98.7 The Breeze," will now air a music library featuring artists like Blink-182, Cage the Elephant, My Chemical Romance, The Lumineers and Twenty One Pilots, among others. "ALT 98.7" debuts with 10,000 songs commercial free, while on-air programming details will be announced in the coming weeks.

"This is a huge opportunity to add alternative to our portfolio, and we're thrilled to further expand our content offering for Detroiters," said Entercom Detroit Senior VP/Market Manager Debbie Kenyon. "ALT 98.7 will serve as a home for some of today's top hits from premier artists in the industry, while capturing the distinctive style and flair of the Motor City."

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