97X 97.1 FM live

97X is Madison's Christian rock station. It broadcasts as WIXL-LP, a low-power FM station on 97.1 FM licensed to Madison, Wisconsin, and is owned by City Church, Inc. On this page you can listen to 97X live online, free.

Christian rock

WIXL-LP plays a Christian rock format — faith-filled rock for listeners who like their music loud.

A low-power station

As a low-power FM station, 97X serves the Madison area with a smaller, local signal.

On the air since 2007

After many delays, WIXL-LP went on the air in August 2007, just ahead of an FCC deadline.

Church-owned

97X is owned by City Church, Inc., a Madison church.

Rock, anywhere

Press play and 97X starts in seconds — on the Beltline, at UW or far from Wisconsin. The stream on this page carries the same music you hear on 97.1 FM.

Why listeners tune in

For Christian rock fans in Madison — students, families and anyone who wants positive music with an edge — 97X is a rare, local station built around the genre. With a low-power signal, the stream on this page is often the easiest way to hear it across town and beyond.

How to listen

You can hear 97X on the radio on 97.1 FM across Madison, but you do not need a radio at all: this page plays the live stream in any browser, on a phone, tablet or computer. Press the play button at the top, wait a second or two for the stream to connect, and keep browsing while it plays — the player stays on as you move between pages. It is ideal for the drive or a workout, and it costs nothing: no account, no subscription and no app to install.

Below the player you will find 97X's frequency and home city, the genres it plays, answers to common questions and a list of similar stations, so when you want a change you can jump to another station in the same format or the same area with one click.

• 100% free, no sign-up
• Live stream, 24 hours a day
• Listen from anywhere
• Works on phone and computer