CKKQ (Victoria, BC)

CKKQ-FM, also referred to as 100.3 The Q or simply The Q, is a radio station located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It transmits its signal online and operates at a frequency of 100.3 MHz on the FM band. Since it started broadcasting, CKKQ has primarily featured a mainstream rock format, but in 2001, it shifted to a more classic rock style. This change coincided with the launch of its sister station, CKXM-AM/FM, which rebranded as The Zone @ 91.3 and adopted an alternative rock format. Before Pattison took over the station from OK Radio, it had a focus on adult album alternative music.

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In The Q New Music Lab: Bryan Adams

2 weeks ago | theq.fm | Scott James

Image: Bad RecordsNever Ever Let You Go is the third single from Bryan’s new album Roll With The Punches, which will drop in August. VIDEOLove, Dr. Scott James
In The Q New Music Lab: Black Keys

1 month ago | theq.fm | Scott James

Image: Warner RecordsAfter teasing The Night Before, back when they gave that interview about their not-great 2024 – during which they parted ways with their management and cancelled an entire tour due to lackluster tickets sales – The Black Keys have officially unveiled the new album from which it was taken; No Rain, No Flowers will drop Friday August 08, and we now have the title track.
The Q’s Classic Album For Wednesday May 14 2025

1 month ago | theq.fm | Scott James

Image: Vertigo RecordsDire Straits‘1985 album Brothers In Arms – the very first to shift more than a million copies in Compact Disc format – is our latest Classic Album selection. Marlon Martens will play all nine tracks on Brothers In Arms for you Wednesday night at 8 on The Q. Love, Dr. Scott James
The Q’s Classic Album For Friday May 09 2025

1 month ago | theq.fm | Scott James

Image: Elektra RecordsStudio album number five from The Cars, Heartbeat City, dropped March 13 1984, and was their first produced by someone other than their longtime collaborator Roy Thomas Baker – namely, Mutt Lange. That comeback album is our latest Classic Album selection, and I’ll play all ten tracks Friday night at 8, during your Softub Eighties Weekend on The Q. Love, Dr. Scott James
The Q’s Classic Album For Thursday May 08 2025

1 month ago | theq.fm | Scott James

Image: Apple RecordsLet It Be, the twelfth and last studio album from The Beatles, dropped May 08 1970 – about a month after we got the news that the band were calling it quits. It’s our latest classic album selection to get the full play treatment: on its 55th birthday, I’ll play all twelve tracks on Let It Be Thursday night at 8 on The Q. Love, Dr. Scott James
The Q’s Classic Album For Wednesday May 07 2025

1 month ago | theq.fm | Scott James

Image: Universal Music CanadaTom Petty‘s debut “solo” album – air quotes ’cause it also featured Heartbreakers Mike Campbell, Benmont Tench, and Howie Epstein along with his Wilburymates George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, and Roy Orbison – dropped in April of 1989, and it’s our latest Classic Album selection. I’ll play all twelve tracks on Full Moon Fever for you Wednesday night at 8 on The Q. Love, Dr. Scott James
Official Day Of Remembrance For Lapu-Lapu Day Victims

1 month ago | theq.fm | Scott James

Image: YouTubeEvents are being held across the province to remember the eleven pcople who died in the Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy in Vancouver Saturday night, after the BC government declared today an official day of remembrance and mourning. There’s a book of condolences in the main lobby at Vancouver City Hall, which is available now until Thursday May 15. There’s also a book in Victoria at the BC Legislature, and you can also share your message of condolence online.
In The Q New Music Lab: Sammy Hagar

2 months ago | theq.fm | Scott James

Image: Big Machine RecordsRock And Roll Hall Of Famer Sammy Hagar has dropped a personal new single, Encore. Thank You. Goodnight., which he cowrote with Joe Satriani. The Red Rocker says the tune was inspired by a dream he had about the late Eddie Van Halen; it features him on vocals, Michael Anthony on bass, Joe Satriani on guitar, and Kenny Aronoff on drums. “This song is my final bow to that part of my life,” says Sammy.
The Q’s Classic Album For Wednesday April 30 2025

2 months ago | theq.fm | Scott James

Image: Capitol RecordsBob Seger‘s eighth studio album Beautiful Loser, which is fifty years old this month, is our latest Classic Album selection; Ryan Awram will play all nine tracks on Beautiful Loser Wednesday night at 8 on The Q. Love, Dr. Scott James
In The Q New Music Lab: Alice Cooper

2 months ago | theq.fm | Scott James

Image: YouTubeThis summer, Alice Cooper will drop the first new album with (most of) his original band in about fifty years. The Revenge Of Alice Cooper will arrive Friday July 25, and will feature contributions from The Doors‘ Robbie Krieger. Original lead guitarist Glen Buxton passed away in 1997; the album is dedicated to him, and Nashville axeman Gyasi Hues is on board in his place. The first single from The Revenge Of Alice Cooper is Black Mamba. Love, Dr. Scott James