PopRocks explained

Format:	Pop rock
Class:	Satellite radio station
Owner:	Sirius XM Radio
PopRocks
Frequency:	Sirius XM Radio 6 Dish Network 6017
Former Frequencies:	Sirius XM 17 (2017–2020)Sirius XM 12 (2020-2023)
Airdate:	August 17, 2017
Area:	United States Canada

PopRocks is a satellite radio music channel that plays pop rock music from the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s. It airs on Sirius XM Radio (channel 6) and Dish Network.

History

PopRocks debuted on August 17, 2017, as a full-time channel devoted to the pop-rock genre of music from the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s.^{[1] [2]}

On June 18, 2020, PopRocks moved from channel 17 to channel 12, replacing WHTZ (Z100). The Bridge took over PopRocks' former slot.^[3]

On November 8, 2023 PopRocks moved from channel 12 to channel 6.

Selected artists played

• Avril Lavigne
• Coldplay
• Dave Matthews Band
• Fall Out Boy
• Gin Blossoms
• Goo Goo Dolls
• Green Day
• Maroon 5
• New Radicals
• Nickelback
• No Doubt
• Sheryl Crow
• The Killers
• Third Eye Blind
• Train
• Weezer

See also

• List of Sirius XM Radio channels

Notes and References

1. Rutherford . Kevin . August 17, 2017 . SiriusXM Launches 1990s/2000s Rock Stations Turbo, PopRocks . Billboard . subscription.
2. News: SiriusXM Adds Two New Channels Appealing To Millennials. . Cook . Zachary . August 16, 2017 . Inside Radio .
3. News: Z100 Leaves Satellites As Dave Matthews Band Radio Becomes Permanent On SiriusXM Lineup . Venta . Lance . RadioInsight . RadioBB Networks . June 18, 2020 . June 18, 2020 .