Alt 101.5 debuted on the airwaves of the Palm Springs radio market last week. The station plays a mix of alternative music including Foo Fighters, Green Day, Portugal the Man, Muse, and more.

The station is part of Marker Broadcasting, according to Radio Insight. The company purchased a 10 watt channel from the Educational Media Foundation in October and upgraded the signal to 250 watts.

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This marks the first time alt rock has been played on Coachella Valley since M99.5 switched to classic rock ten years ago.

Update: the radio station has brought on a familiar voice on weekday afternoons.