Oldies Radio 🇺🇸

Oldies Radio is not a single station, but a format dedicated to playing pop, rock and roll, and soul music that charted well from the 1950s through the 1970s. The exact time period can vary, with some stations extending into the early 1980s, appealing to listeners who grew up during that era, including baby boomers and older Gen Xers. The format is music-intensive, where DJs provide brief introductions, share trivia, and offer local news and weather updates. Oldies stations are owned by large media corporations such as iHeartMedia, Cumulus Media, or Audacy, as well as smaller, independent broadcasting companies. The music selection focuses on familiar songs that evoke nostalgia, transporting listeners back to their youth, and are well-known and instantly recognizable. Advertisers are attracted to oldies stations because they reach a specific demographic with disposable income. Many oldies stations stream online, making them accessible worldwide, and compete with other formats like classic rock, classic hits, and adult contemporary. The specific songs played can vary depending on the local market, reflecting regional popularity and local culture. Examples of artists commonly played include The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, The Beach Boys, Motown artists such as The Supremes and The Temptations, Aretha Franklin, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, The Four Seasons, and Simon & Garfunkel. You can find these stations by scanning the AM and FM dial on your radio, looking for stations identifying as 'oldies,' 'classic hits,' or 'golden oldies.' Online radio directories like TuneIn, iHeartRadio, or Radio.net also stream these types of stations, and many have their own mobile apps. Searching for 'oldies radio [your city]' on Google can also help you find local stations.