KTRU 91.7 FM Houston Rock Radio
Selecting Houston's best supplier of over-the-airwaves music can seem like an
exercise in picking the lesser evil. Between corporate-held stations controlled
by focus groups and a public station run by a general manager who seems intent
on destroying its democratic ways, our city's radio offerings don't exactly
inspire listeners to switch off the CD player. But Rice University's KTRU is
different -- very different. The 50,000-watt outlet is a throwback to a time
when stations were programmed by people who really liked music. KTRU's weekly
programming list is beautifully color-blind: hip-hop, classic rock, world music,
spoken word, reggae, jazz, hardcore and forms of sound that defy classification.
There's even a two-hour block each weekday morning dedicated to readings for the
blind. That sounds to us like a station fulfilling its educational mission. KTRU
likes to call itself free-form, and it is, not only with its music but also with
its on-air "talent," which can be refreshingly awkward. For sheer audio
adventure, no station tops
KTRU.
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music you want to hear. contact the station at 713-348-ktru or
make a request online
Local
Scott W, Justin C 8-10 Tue
Hardcore
Scott W, Daniel M Thurs 10-12
Metal
Wes W 10-12 Sunday
ktru current on-air schedule
This is a listing of the various shows we have on at various times. for the most
part, we're on air 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. if you have any requests or
questions about the music we're playing, feel free to call the station at
713.348.ktru, and we'll try to help you out. Also note, that some of our normal
programming is pre-empted for sporting events.
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