A shining light in the darkness that is corporate radio. My life wouldn't be as complete without Radio 1190. Seriously. Music is one of my biggest passions, and Radio 1190 consistently gives me soul food for my ears. Where else can you hear Cut Copy, Hank Williams Sr., Atmosphere and Sharon Jones, all in one set? They truly cover the entire spectrum of music, and their only limitation is that they won't play music that you can hear on mainstream radio. Their specialty shows kick major ass. I especially like Route 78 West (honkey tonk and trucker music), Beats from the East (contemporary Indian and Bollywood music), and the Local Shakedown (local music, duh!). They sponsor local music events, showcase up and coming bands, and give a ton to the Denver/Boulder music community. Sure, the DJs can be pretty sloppy and amateurish, but that's part of their charm as they're not pros, just music lovers. And yes, they're an AM station that broadcasts in mono (listen online for the full stereo experience), and yes, they have to power down when the sun goes down, but that just makes you appreciate it more. You never know what you're going to hear. You might love the current song and hate the next, but you'll never get bored, that's for sure. Viva the AM revolution! Cheers! read more

Best music station in Denver/Boulder. Period. I cringe at the horrible radio selections available in the metro area. That's why Radio 1190, and all the publicly funded radio stations, are my bastion. These are the only places you will hear new, unique and original music. If you wanna listen to Lady Gaga all day, this probably isn't the place for you. I especially love the wide variety of shows. From hip-hop, dance, reggae, LOTS of indie, funk, folk/bluegrass, metal/goth/industiral, jazz, creole, many local artists . . . they're bound to have something you'll like. Save yourself from Clear Channel and move towards the light. There is a brighter side to Denver/Boulder radio. read more

I am so, so grateful for radio 1190. They are by far the best radio station in Denver/Boulder. They play bands I didn't even know I loved. I have discovered so much new music, gone to so many free shows, and been saved from shooting myself while stuck in traffic on several occasions thanks to them. Amazing. No other way to put it. Take that Clearchannel! read more

This radio station is the wind beneath my wings. I *heart* it. The best independent non corporate no commercials - the best indie, noise, rock, and whatever else that can't be categorized. Listen up citizens! read more

Radio 1190 is your best source for independent music. The DJ's eclectic taste and the diversity of shows give you an option unheard of when it comes to mainstream media. Your musical senses will be titillated. You can listen to music and genres you never heard of--sub pop, shoegazer, trip hop, chill out, americana, J-Pop, riot grrl. The radio station is commercial free and the DJs are fresh and knowledgeable. Radio 1190 really is an independent gem. Listen and enjoy! read more

I've never used my Shazam app as much as when I listen to Radio 1190. If you have to listen to the radio, make it this station and get ready to have your musical mind expanded. read more

NOT GOOD for a listener who loves 98.1 KKFM in Colorado Springs. It's unfortunate this college radio station, KVCU is now simulcasting on 98.1 FM. I like my classic rock over this college radio station any day! This sucks because I used to have not much problem pulling KKFM's signal from the Springs driving in Denver areas. In DTC areas where I live and work, both signals fight over each other. I hope KVCU doesn't last on 98.1; hoping its just temporary! read more

I love Basementalism. Listen 4-7 pm Saturdays for underground & indie hip hop. I've discovered so many new groups & songs for free. They also give out tons of free tickets to shows. Don't forget to buy watts during their pledge drives. read more

It's like I walked down some stairs and came out in Williamsburg. Cute little hipsters everywhere you look, decent collection of LP's, and some people who actually pay attention to local music trends. yea, I listen. read more

Could not agree more - some of the craziest sounds i have heard in a while! Really refreshing I'm definitely digging Beats From The East! Bringing in some seriously good international blends of all genres! as well as Coup De Style to help me up on Saturday mornings. Screw corporate radio! They need more djs like these! read more

Radio 1190 is simply the best radio station in Denver---"An independent outlet for creative music on your AM dial." There is a great eclecticism that rules the airways of this independent college station, which is refreshing considering the vast majority of Denver stations are owned by the Clear Channel Corporation. The station even stands out among other college radio stations. Radio 1190 plays anything from underground electronic music to jazz, honky tonk, reggae, and hip-hop. Friday's underground hip-hop show, Basementalism (4 to 7 PM) is particularly acclaimed. Personal favorites are Tuesday's Bandit Heights, "Music from the Jazz Age," (9-11 PM) and Saturday's Systemaddict, playing IDM and Noize (7-9 PM). The station is fully run by student personnel, with the exception of a professional GM and is community funded, holding weeklong fundraisers bi-annually. Delightful is the imperfect DJ-ing of college students as well as the surprise of never knowing what will come next. Year after year Radio 1190 wins best radio station in Denver by prestigious local newspaper, The Westword. read more

Radio 1190 - Radio Stations Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Radio 1190 has sponsored so many of the shows I have attended, it was the least I could do to review, thx to Donnybrook Academy for the lead to the radio 1190's website, http://radio1190.org/index.html . I can't wait to get more intuned with the shows, radio events, and website. Thx for an alternative Radio 1190 and staff. The featured artists blogs save my listening-pleasure-sanity. read more

I have been a listener for what seems like forever (before even Alissa, Milkman Dan and some others, so maybe Loki was doing the morning show), but the point is that this station is the best around by far if you want to listen to independent music. I do not like everything that is played, and some of the djs are charmingly silly, but if you love music and want to hear a relatively unconstrained variety of stuff, this is place. read more

They play Menomena, The Innocence Mission, Loney, Dear, and Emiliana Torrini. 'Nuff said. read more

All week, these kids have all week to play any good music at all and they only do it on Saturday. Johnny trash plays the only good show on their whole program, and he's like 40. I constantly turn it on to hear some good ol' college indie, like pavement, gbv, rem, or whatnot. All I ever hear instead is independent music made by 5 year olds: no talent, no guts, just rotting faux cali-surfer/williamsburg hipster stuff. And heck, their version of hipster is indi, so they're a grade below p4k for frick's sake. C'mon little kids, get some fricking taste for once. AND, You're the only station in denver that isn't clear channel-owned, and you can play anything, why independent drone crudd, hm? How about letting the kids play whatever they want instead of 70% indi? To have the ability to play whatever you want, like really good music, and choose not to because you want to seem trendy, or worse, responsible, is a sin. There are college radio stations in the midwest with half your budget whose playlists put you to shame. I hope you're satisfied. read more