102.1 The Edge live

102.1 The Edge is Toronto's alternative rock station. It broadcasts on 102.1 FM under the call sign CFNY-FM, licensed to Brampton, and is owned by Corus Entertainment. The station calls itself Toronto's Real Alternative, and the CFNY call sign is one of the most respected names in Canadian alternative radio. On this page you can listen to 102.1 The Edge live online, free and without an app.

A pioneer of alternative radio

CFNY became famous in the late 1970s and 1980s for playing new wave, punk and alternative music that most stations ignored, and its slogan "The Spirit of Radio" inspired the Rush song of the same name. Over the decades it introduced Toronto to countless alternative bands and helped launch many Canadian artists. Today, as 102.1 The Edge, it continues that tradition.

The music

The Edge plays alternative and modern rock: new releases from today's alternative bands, indie and alt-pop crossovers, and alternative classics from the 90s and 2000s. Canadian artists, from established bands to newcomers, have a strong place in the playlist. The station often gives new alternative songs their first Toronto airplay.

Concerts and culture

The Edge is closely tied to Toronto's live music scene. It presents concerts and festivals, interviews touring artists and gives listeners chances to see their favourite bands. Its hosts talk about music, culture and life in the city.

Corus in Toronto

Corus also runs Q107 for classic rock and 640 Toronto for news and talk. You will find them on this site, along with alternative stations from across Canada such as SONiC 102.9 in Edmonton and CFOX in Vancouver.

How to listen

Press play at the top of the page to start the live stream on your phone, tablet or computer. In the GTA you can tune in on 102.1 FM. There is no app to install and no account to create, and the player keeps going while you browse other stations.

• 100% free, no sign-up
• Live stream, 24 hours a day
• Listen from anywhere
• Works on phone and computer