PopRocks

Not to be confused with Pop Rocks candy.

For other uses, see Pop rock (disambiguation).

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.

PopRocks

Broadcast area	United States Canada
Frequency	Sirius XM Radio 6 Dish Network 6017
Programming
Format	Pop rock
Ownership
Owner	Sirius XM Radio
History
First air date	August 17, 2017
Former frequencies	Sirius XM 17 (2017–2020) Sirius XM 12 (2020-2023)
Technical information
Class	Satellite radio station
Links
Website	siriusxm.com/channels/poprocks

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.

Content

The show is currently hosted by Karen Carson, Kat Corbett, and Julia Cunningham.^[4][5]

A selection of artists from the 1990s and 2000s are played by the channel including: The Killers, Coldplay, Sheryl Crow, Goo Goo Dolls, Train, No Doubt and Matchbox 20.^[6]