iHeartRadio and TikTok have partnered to launch TikTok Radio from iHeart, a new station blending viral songs and trending creators. The station debuts on March 13 on the iHeartRadio app and 28 nationwide radio stations. It will kick off live from SXSW in Austin, Texas, featuring real-time festival content.
The partnership between iHeartRadio and TikTok, announced last fall, introduces TikTok Radio from iHeart as a fast-paced audio experience that mirrors the platform's For You feed. Set to launch on March 13, the station will stream on the free iHeartRadio app and broadcast across 28 radio stations in major cities including New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Nashville, Miami, and Austin.
Designed to capture internet culture, TikTok Radio mixes viral hits, rising artists, rediscovered throwback songs, trending stories, creator moments, and cultural conversations. Signature segments include Behind-the-Charts, a weekly countdown of the top 10 TikTok songs with their stories; Hacks on the :20s, featuring trending life hacks hourly; Hot Takes, with debates on lifestyle and culture; New Music Fridays, spotlighting new releases; and On The Verge, highlighting emerging mainstream artists.
The launch coincides with SXSW in Austin, Texas, where the station will broadcast live interviews, surprise guests, and reactions from the festival crowd. TikTok creators such as Grace Wells, Madison Tevlin, Eric Sedeño, and Bree Stephens will appear, shaping content in real time alongside fans.
A rotating lineup of iHeart personalities will host, including Kayla Thomas from KIIS FM Los Angeles, Ashlee Young from Houston, Jon Comouche from MYfm Los Angeles, Becky Mits from San Diego, and Angelina Narvaez from San Francisco. Listeners can follow @tiktokradio on TikTok for updates.
Complementing the station, the TikTok Podcast Network debuts shows like "Suite 305 with Lele Pons," a cultural discussion series; "Caroline's Closet" with fashion creator Caroline Vazzana; "Sports Slice" with Tim Martin; "The Clifford Show" with Clifford Taylor IV; and "The Set List" with Carter Gregory. Clips from these podcasts will integrate into TikTok Radio broadcasts.
