On September 2, 2012, at 6:20 p.m., KQBW changed its format to Top 40 (CHR) as "96-1 KISS FM". Simultaneously, the "Brew" name and format moved to their HD2 channel. On September 12, 2012, KQBW changed call letters to KISO to match the "KISS FM" moniker.
On September 2, 2012, at 6:20 p.m., KQBW transitioned from its previous format to Top 40 (CHR) as "96-1 KISS FM". Simultaneously, the "Brew" name and format moved to their HD2 channel. On September 12, 2012, KQBW changed its call letters to KISO to align with the "KISS FM" branding.