Shockwaves in Chilliwack: SONiC Radio’s Bold Overnight Format Shift Leaves Fans Reeling!
KISS Throwbacks: A Nostalgic Turn for Chilliwack and Abbotsford
Hold onto your headphones, music lovers! If you were tuning into SONiC this past Thursday morning and thought you’d twisted the dial by mistake, fret not; you were not alone in this tuneful whirl. On June 19, our beloved station took a bold leap into nostalgia, emerging as the newly christened KISS Throwbacks, with the charismatic Rick Campanelli leading the charge as the morning maestro.
Gone are the days of alternative rock echoes. Now, KISS Throwbacks promises to serenade listeners with a melodious mix of “all the hits of the ’90s and 2000s.” Just imagine a symphony of classic bangers beaming from 107.5 FM in Chilliwack, 92.5 FM in Abbotsford, and 104.9 FM in Vancouver, a true homage to the glorious era of pop culture. Their Instagram tantalizingly encourages fans to follow their journey, donning a new sonic identity that’s both fresh and nostalgically familiar.
This seismic shift comes three years after the station first spun into the realm of alternative rock, making waves (and headlines) back in June 2022 with a 30-hour loop of "Killing in the Name" by Rage Against the Machine. Media outlets across North America buzzed about that stunt, especially following the high-profile exit of radio hosts Kevin Lim, Sonia Sidhu, and Tara Jean Stevens. Ah, the drama of radio!
Then comes Rick Campanelli – a familiar face from the MuchMusic days and now a vibrant presence on Breakfast Television. He’s joined by a stellar lineup of on-air personalities: Jonny Staub, Bri Cook, Juliette Nunes, and Greg Burns. This crew is here to weave the fabric of our collective musical memories, reminding us of weekends spent dancing under strobe lights and singing our hearts out in the car.
Let’s not forget the lineage of CKKS-FM, the station’s official ID, serving the Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley with a proud history under the umbrella of Rogers Radio. This media giant also operates CKSR-FM, affectionately dubbed Star FM, another beloved station broadcasting from Chilliwack.
So, dear listeners, if you’re craving nostalgia wrapped in upbeat energy, tune in to KISS Throwbacks. With a playlist that’ll have you humming along and a lineup that radiates charisma, this station is poised to become the heart and soul of your radio experience, reigniting those cherished memories one hit at a time!
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