WKMJ-FM won’t win a battle for your Spotify playlist. But it’s not trying to. It’s a refuge from algorithm-chasing, from lo-fi beats to study to, from the tyranny of the skip button. Tune in during a thunderstorm or a late-night drive. Let a Shostakovich string quartet remind you that complexity can be beautiful—and that radio, done right, still feels like a secret handshake.
is a public radio station licensed to Louisville, Kentucky , United States. It serves as the primary news and information outlet for Louisville Public Media.
Classical newcomers, burnt-out NPR devotees, anyone who misses curation without condescension. Skip if: You need bass drops before 9 AM. wkmj-fm
The station utilizes Westwood One’s Hot AC format , delivering chart-toppers from artists like Taylor Swift and Maroon 5 alongside 80s and 90s classics from Madonna and Michael Jackson.
Listeners can use the Civic Media app or third-party platforms like TuneIn and myTuner Radio . WKMJ-FM won’t win a battle for your Spotify playlist
In addition to his morning show, Hembroff is the longtime "Voice of the Huskies," serving as the radio play-by-play commentator for hockey games.
WKMJ-FM has undergone several transformations since its inception. During the 1980s, it was known as , broadcasting a Contemporary Hit Radio (CHR) format. Over the decades, it explored various formats, including oldies and contemporary Christian music, before settling into its current Hot AC identity. Tune in during a thunderstorm or a late-night drive
WKMJ-FM operates as part of a triad of radio stations under the Louisville Public Media umbrella. While WKMJ is the "News" station, its sister stations provide complementary formats: