Detroit rock fans have something to celebrate as 89X officially returned to the Windsor Detroit market this morning at 8:08 AM. The station dropped its country format and brought back the alternative rock sound that defined it for decades.
The relaunch began with the same song that kicked off 89X in 1991 and closed it out in 2020, “Stop!” by Jane’s Addiction. For now the station is running without DJs but plans are underway to bring back live local programming in the coming weeks.
For many in Metro Detroit this return is more than just a format change. It is the revival of a cultural staple that helped shape the modern rock scene on both sides of the border.
