# Rock Legend Music Channels AC/DC Radio on Sirius XM By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-09-14 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ac-dc-radio References: [biz.yahoo](http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/080909/nytu109.html?.v=101) & [xmradio](http://www.xmradio.com/index.xmc) AC/DC fans will have a new reason to tune in to Sirius XM when the legendary rock band’s [music channel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radio-ocean), AC/DC Radio, launches on Monday, September 15. AC/DC Radio, which will be broadcast on XM channel 53, will celebrate the band’s career and [entire music catalog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rush-50). It will also help promote the upcoming release of Black Ice, AC/DC’s first album in eight years. [Band members](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freaks-store-2) Angus Young, Malcolm Young, Cliff Williams, Brian Johnson and Phil Rudd will all be on hand to add stories and commentary to AC/DC Radio. They’ll also give listeners an exclusive preview of Black Ice, which is scheduled to be released on October 20. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Music Channel Expansion:** The launch of AC/DC Radio on Sirius XM signals a trend of expanding music channels to cater to specific fan bases. - **Artist-curated Stations:** The inclusion of band members providing commentary and exclusive previews on AC/DC Radio highlights the trend of artist-curated radio stations for a more personalized listening experience. - **Promotional Radio Channels:** The creation of AC/DC Radio specifically to promote the band's upcoming album exemplifies the trend of using radio channels as promotional tools. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Streaming Radio:** The launch of AC/DC Radio on Sirius XM demonstrates the potential for growth and innovation within the streaming radio industry. - **Music Promotion:** The use of AC/DC Radio as a promotional tool showcases opportunities for innovation in the music promotion industry. - **Music Streaming Platforms:** The trend of artist-curated radio stations like AC/DC Radio presents opportunities for music streaming platforms to differentiate themselves and provide unique content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Satellite Radio TV Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vizio-tv-app.md) - [Royal Streaming Service Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kings-music-room.md) - [Retro AI Radio Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fizz-fm.md) - [Lightning-Shaped Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-ject-audio-system.md) - [Sneaker Culture Radio Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-air-max-day-2023.md) - [Smart TV Radio Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-radio.md) - [Hip Hop-Focused Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundcloud.md) - [Deluxe Music Albums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rush-50.md) - [Radio-Style Chat Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amp.md)