Rochester Reformatory

WROC 88.9, known around town as Low Tide Frequency Radio, broadcasts from a tidy building on the edge of Rochester, where the sidewalks thin out and the trees grow taller. Its antenna rises high above the treetops, carrying a signal that feels like part of the town itself. The station is Rochester’s everyday companion, offering local news, community updates, and a warm mix of music that fits the hour. Daytime programming includes school announcements, weather reports, small business features, and a blend of light folk, soft rock, and classic tunes. Locals call in to share birthdays, bake sales, or gardening tips. In the evening, the music shifts to relaxed indie and quiet acoustic sets. A late-night segment invites listeners to call in with messages of love, missed connections, or quiet reflections—voicemails shared gently between songs. The building is small but welcoming, filled with show notes, postcards, and donated records. WROC is always on, always nearby, and always local.

The building is small and tidy, with a welcoming facade adorned with colorful postcards and show notes. An antenna rises above the treetops, symbolizing its reach into the community.