Rice Radio (former callsign: KTRU) is a college radio station broadcasting a freeform-eclectic music format on the air via a digital subchannel of KPFT. The station is owned by Rice University, and is managed by its students. Rice Radio's broadcast tower, FM frequency and license were transferred to the University of Houston System, and the station ceased broadcasting on the 91.7 FM frequency on April 28, 2011.
Rice Radio's programming includes variety of genres including modern classical, reggae, indie rock, screwed and chopped, spoken word and local experimental noise bands. During evening hours, the station broadcast shows geared to particular musical genres and themes.
The station has promoted and sponsored independent and local music through sponsoring shows at local venues and on its university campus. The station organized a Rice battle of the bands and an outdoor show featuring local and touring bands during the spring semester.
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