Corus Alternative “102.1 The Edge” CFNY-FM Toronto has shifted to a Classic Alternative presentation joining its two sister stations in Calgary and Winnipeg under the “Iconic Alternative” presentation.
The station lists Foo Fighters, Tears For Fears, Green Day, Florence and the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Talking Heads, The Beaches, David Bowie, The Killers, and the Arkells as core artists.
Corus VP/FM Audio Tammy Cole said, “Two years ago, we partnered with Max Media to bring Iconic Alternative to Canada with the launch of Edge Calgary. From there, the momentum continued, expanding into Winnipeg and proving the power of this standout format. Now, that success comes full circle as Iconic Alternative officially launches on our flagship station, 102.1 the Edge.”
Corus Ontario Regional Program Director Samantha Payne stated, “102.1 the Edge has always represented the sound, spirit, and attitude of Toronto and the GTA. As part of the Iconic Alternative Network, our focus remains local – serving our audience with the music that defines the Edge, supporting artists that are shaping the genre today, and staying closely connected to the city.”
The station is featuring a limited amount of currents and recurrents but mostly focusing on music from the 1990s and 2000s. The 4pm hour on Friday, April 10 featured:
- Boy Golden – Suffer (current)
- No Doubt – Sunday Morning
- Theory of a Deadman – Santa Monica
- Beastie Boys – (You Gotta) Fight For Your Right To Party
- Lola Young – Messy
- Flys – Got You (Where I Want You)
- Green Day – Longview
- Sloan – The Rest of My Life
- The Black Keys – Howlin’ For You
- The Tragically Hip – Three Pistols
- Jack White – That’s How I’m Feeling
- Spacehog – In The Meantime
- Weezer – Buddy Holly
- Talk – Run Away To Mars
