Radio K 106.5 FM - KUOM

KUOM operates as a student-run college radio station associated with the University of Minnesota, broadcasting on 106.5 FM under the "Radio K" brand. The station is recognized for its commitment to independent and alternative music discovery, maintaining an active rotation of emerging artists and underground releases across genres including post-punk, indie rock, electronic, and experimental sounds. Radio K compiles an annual ranked list of notable albums, reflecting the station's curatorial approach to music programming. Beyond recorded music, the station promotes live events in the Minneapolis area, partnering with local venues to highlight upcoming performances by artists aligned with its programming ethos. Artists featured in new rotation additions have included musicians drawing comparisons to post-punk acts and experimental electronic artists. The station also produces on-air interviews and engages a street team for community outreach, maintaining a visible presence in the local independent music scene.