About This Station

Radio K (KUOM) is the student-run college radio station of the University of Minnesota, branded as "Real College Radio." Its free-form music format leans heavily on independent, alternative, and local sounds, as reflected in its new-album rotation and reviews spotlighting artists like Phoebe Bridgers, Andre Cymone, and The Womack Sisters. The station's website promotes live events such as The Big Show and the Cold Front Block Party, alongside The Kolumn, an official blog written by staff and volunteers. Broadcasting in English, Radio K also engages its audience with bumper stickers and community-oriented programming, serving as a hub for emerging music and campus culture in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area.