KYSR

KYSR. KYSR, also known as 98.7 FM, is a commercial radio station licensed to Los Angeles, California, and owned by iHeartMedia. The station broadcasts an alternative rock format, featuring artists like The Black Keys, Arctic Monkeys, and The 1975. KYSR competes with other Los Angeles-area stations, including KROQ-FM, owned by Entercom, and KAMP-FM, owned by Entercom.

● History

KYSR has a long history in the Los Angeles market, previously broadcasting under the call sign KMET (FM) and later as KYSR (FM). The station has undergone several format changes over the years, including a stint as a smooth jazz station, similar to WNUA in Chicago, Illinois. In the early 2000s, KYSR adopted its current alternative rock format, competing with other stations like WKQX (FM) in Chicago, Illinois, and WXRK in New York City. Notable personalities, such as Ryan Seacrest and Jimmy Kimmel, have been associated with the station, as well as Clear Channel Communications, which later became iHeartMedia. KYSR has also been influenced by other stations, including KFOG in San Francisco, California, and WXRT in Chicago, Illinois.

● Programming

KYSR's programming features a mix of alternative rock music, including artists like Foo Fighters, Green Day, and Weezer. The station also airs various shows, including the The Woody Show, hosted by Woody, and The Kevin & Bean Show, which previously aired on KROQ-FM. KYSR has also been known to broadcast Los Angeles Lakers games, as well as other sports events, in partnership with ESPN Radio and Fox Sports Radio. The station's programming is also influenced by other iHeartMedia stations, including WHTZ in New York City, and KIIS-FM in Los Angeles, California. KYSR has also featured interviews with notable artists, including Taylor Swift, Kanye West, and Lady Gaga.

● Notable Shows

KYSR has been home to several notable shows over the years, including The Adam Carolla Show, hosted by Adam Carolla, and Loveline, hosted by Dr. Drew Pinsky and Mike Catherwood. The station has also aired The Tom Leykis Show, hosted by Tom Leykis, and The Phil Hendrie Show, hosted by Phil Hendrie. KYSR has also featured guest appearances by notable personalities, including Howard Stern, Opie and Anthony, and Ricky Gervais. The station's shows have also been influenced by other notable programs, including The Howard Stern Show on Sirius XM Radio, and The Opie and Anthony Show on Sirius XM Radio. KYSR has also been associated with other notable events, including Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, and Lollapalooza.

● Awards and Recognition

KYSR has received several awards and nominations over the years, including multiple Marconi Award nominations for Station of the Year and Personality of the Year. The station has also been recognized by the National Association of Broadcasters, and has won several Radio & Records awards. KYSR has also been nominated for Billboard Music Awards, and has won several iHeartRadio Music Awards. The station's personalities have also been recognized, including Ryan Seacrest, who has won several Emmy Awards, and Jimmy Kimmel, who has won several Critics' Choice Television Awards. KYSR has also been associated with other award-winning stations, including WHTZ in New York City, and KIIS-FM in Los Angeles, California.

● Broadcast Area

KYSR broadcasts to the Los Angeles, California area, including surrounding cities like Beverly Hills, California, Santa Monica, California, and Pasadena, California. The station's signal can also be received in other parts of Southern California, including San Diego, California, and Riverside, California. KYSR is also available online, through the iHeartRadio platform, and can be streamed on various devices, including iPhone and Android devices. The station's broadcast area is also home to other notable stations, including KROQ-FM, KAMP-FM, and KBIG (FM). KYSR has also been associated with other notable events in the Los Angeles, California area, including Grammy Awards, and American Music Awards. Category:Radio stations in California