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Music across the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s

This station carries decade tags for the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. Unlike a genre label, a decade gives a time reference: pop, rock, dance and other styles can belong to the same period. This helps distinguish a retrospective selection from a focus on new releases; the tags do not mean that every recording falls exclusively within those decades.

Classic Rock radio

Classic rock looks back to established guitar-led recordings rather than concentrating on new releases. Album tracks, riffs and band performances are central reference points, although stations differ in which decades they cover. The label is useful when choosing a rock-oriented alternative to a broader oldies or classic-hits selection.