*Alternative radio that defined a scene*
Step back to when KCMU 90.3 FM was the beating heart of Seattle's underground music culture. Broadcasting from the University of Washington campus, this pioneering station helped launch the careers of countless Northwest bands and introduced listeners to sounds they couldn't hear anywhere else on the dial.
This premium cotton t-shirt celebrates the radio station that helped build Seattle's musical revolution. The distressed, vintage-style design pays tribute to the beloved community radio station that first aired many of the bands that would define the grunge movement and alternative rock explosion of the early 1990s.
*About the Shirt:*
- Premium Gildan 5000 heavyweight cotton (5.3 oz)
- 100% preshrunk cotton for lasting fit
- Classic unisex cut that works for everyone
- Tear-away label for maximum comfort
- Available in sizes S-5XL
- Multiple color options to choose from
- Front print only; clean back design
- Printed using cutting-edge direct-to-garment technology
*The Legend Behind the Design:*
Founded in 1972, KCMU became legendary for its fiercely independent programming and commitment to local music. DJs like Jonathan Poneman and Bruce Pavitt (who would later found Sub Pop Records) used their shows to champion emerging local bands. The station was instrumental in breaking artists like Nirvana, Mudhoney, and Soundgarden to early audiences. Though later evolving into KEXP, KCMU's legacy lives on in the vibrant Northwest music scene it helped create.
Perfect for:
- Seattle music historians
- College radio supporters
- Alternative rock fans
- Northwest culture lovers
- Independent music advocates
*Care Instructions:*
Machine wash cold, tumble dry low. Turn inside out before washing to protect the print.