Sacramento State?s radio station, KSSU 1580 AM, is preparing to enter it?s 11th year of offering music to students.

Originally opened in the fall of 1991, the radio station, also known as the Apex, switched locations several times before settling next to the student store in the University Union.

The station can be heard on campus and in some outlaying areas, Loud Rock reporter James Willig said.

Each DJ plays their choice of music while in the studio, however students are encouraged to call in requests. Although, due to FCC regulations, the station cannot play music containing profanity.

Willig suggests listening to the station to hear music you might not hear on other stations and said the station will expose people to more local bands trying to make a name for themselves who might not otherwise get a chance to be heard.

This semester, the Apex is hoping to offer concerts featuring local groups, giving them the opportunity to showcase their talents before an audience.

“Keep checking the website, we?re going to hopefully hold a few concerts, rock and roll, hip-hop, mostly featuring local groups, although some groups may be coming in from San Francisco as well,” Willig said.

Willig, a senior majoring in Social Sciences admits that he personally goes to see local bands perform in places like the Capitol Garage at 1427 L St., the Distillery at 2107 L St. and Fox and Goose at 1001 R St.

Local groups looking to audition for upcoming concerts are encouraged to call 278-3343 to set up an interview as well as visit the website for information.