Used to be a great alternative station, but not anymore! Lauren Hunter is the best part of the…read morestation! The same songs, every single day, loses me as a listener!

SONiC 102.9 is the freshest sounding commercial radio station in Edmonton. It is a Modern Rock…read morestation which means that no classic rock or current mainstream nausea is allowed. For the most part. They are owned by Rogers Communications, so they're not as "indie" as they probably want us to think they are. So unfortunately, bands like Green Day, Blink 182, and Offspring still claim squatter's rights on SONiC's airwaves. Garner Andrews' morning radio show transcends the other stations' wacky morning zoo crews. Andrews is laid-back and natural, and I enjoy his off-beat sense of humour. His "salute to substandard service" and the "Bring Back Pie" movement are funny stand-outs. Garner Andrews (to my knowledge) has never staged a sex act with a stripper and leaked the video online for publicity like another Edmonton morning DJ whose name rhymes with Ball Gown. One thing I don't like about SONiC is how they ignore their roots. There were a lot of bands from the '80s that spawned the type of music that SONiC plays, such as The Smiths or Hüsker Dü that the station doesn't ackowledge. They rarely ever play anything pre-1990s. The '90s are oldies for them. I know they're called "Modern Rock" but that's just a stupid industry adjective to describe a genre that we used to refer to as "Alternative." If you're sick of hearing "Stairway to Hotel California" on K-97 and the Bear is testing your sanity, turn it to SONiC. You will probably discover some new music that you will like.

The bounce is a hit music station in Edmonton. They used to be the only option for pop rock, hip…read morehop and current top 40 hits, but now we also have Hot 107 as well. I don't mind the bounce but like other reviewers have written, it has gone mainstream. I think this was destined from the start, but ahh well. The music isn't bad, but there is a lot that they play that I hate. I do like the radio personalities they have on in the morning. Pepper & Dylan used to annoy me a lot, but now I like listening to them on my early morning drive. Truth is, I switch back and forth between this station and Hot 107, but I prefer this station to Hot 107 because it has local hosts, unlike Hot 107 that has Ryan Seacrest hosting from god knows where.

The bounce used to be good and then it got so mainstream and annoying. I don't understand why they…read moreplay so much bubble gum pop music it feels like no one likes it. Don't get me started on the commercials. I feel like you have to wait 10 minutes before you get to hear a single song. They had a new thing going that was commercial free Monday's but I have heard commercials on Monday's so I am guessing that dream is dead. I think Hot 107 plays a better selection of music and they change it up from pop to r&b to hip hop often so it keeps things fresh. They also have less commercials. I think the Bounce might be losing steam.

no personality left at this radio station. they fired everyone and outsourced their shows from…read moreother stations in other provinces. since cruz 95.7 let go all of thier awesome radio dj's and staff, there has been a big downturn of listeners. whom have switched to listening to k97 due to them still having local radio dj's who still engage with their listeners. this station used to alot better. now its crap. who ever made that decision to fire everyone should be fired themselves. worst decision ever.

This is my new radio station! I started listening a few months ago and it is the main station that…read moreI tune into throughout the day and evening too. They play a great rock, pop, and new wave music from the 70s to 2000s. One minute it could be KISS and then the next is Rick Astley! Every hour they have Cruz Control where listeners can vote on the website or app for the song of the hour between 3 songs. The app has concert information, song lists, and contests through their Cruz Club. They give away concert tickets, but they had awesome contests giving away 3 cruises; Caribbean, European, and the KISS cruise, and trips to Antigua! The radio personalities are great, and Claire in the afternoons often makes me laugh with her chat. She's really engaged on social media and texting too. Love this radio station while working, exercising, or in the car!

*.. Where's the music? lol* I asked a question (no, not asking where the music is ) in live chat to…read morebe met with passive aggression (x2 occasions, one with a host and one with a live chatter) & Savannah just sounds like she has no idea what she's talking about half the time (just a bonus that her voice gets on my nerves now) Like last week talking about Oilers Vs Knights and the Kings. Going off and talking about medieval times.. I get it but.. It's 2025 and we're talking about HOCKEY girl. Used to be a good channel (in my opinion) and it now just annoys me as soon as I turn on the radio to hear Savannahs (Pretty sure) loud high pitched voice. Now looking for new recommendations. I'm glad other people still love the show! just not in my personal taste anymore. :)

Love love love the morning show and the rest I listen too…read morepodcasts every day as can't hear the show while working as a caregiver. If I have podcast on sometimes I'm like oh I am gonna txt about whatever story it is and duh realize it's not live Ps crash and mars get your own luffa hahahaha if you know you know

Edmonton 104.9 Virgin Radio with Kiran/Shannon are Awesome hosts! They're genuine and play Great…read moremusic! I listen daily . Highly recommend ~ Enjoy listening and following them on FB, Insta, X, Tic.

Virgin Radio has snagged Chelsea from the afternoon drive on Cisn and I'm thoroughly enjoying…read morelistening to her on the morning show now. Located just off Stony Plain Road in the complex that also houses CTV (across the street from Walmart). The parking lot is a little stranger and basically behind the building and off to the side (West if you are standing on Stony Plain Road and looking at the building). They have an intercom buzzer system here to get in, so don't stand at the door confused like me; come to think of it, I think this is the only radio station in town where I had to be "buzzed" in. They do tons of giveaways on air and some pretty significant ones, too. Like the current Spring KaChing where they give away 5K 5 times a day to caller 30 - Yep, it's that simple! Now, all I have to do is actually get through on the phone.

I have long been a fan of CKUA radio. It is a great radio station with a wide variety of content,…read morefeaturing Alberta-focused content and all sorts of diverse shows. I came to this actual building for a tour of their music library as part of an Edmonton Public Library Learn Downtown event and was wowed about the purpose-built space. The music collection is lovely and there really is more space down here than I expected. This area isn't normally open to the public but it is essential for the DJs preparing their setlists. We also saw some really great old-fashioned media. I wish I could have stayed longer and seen more. I'm super happy to have been able to visit the music library and get an even greater appreciation for one of my all-time favourite radio stations.

I was in the CKUA building for Jesse and the Dandelions new record release. This was a fun space…read moreand the sound in there was perfect. They have a good vestibule area for people entering the building and for launch events this is filled with vendors. There was merch tables and drink options when we were there. No food but they had free snacks - hard pretzels and chocolate covered strawberries. Entrance Fee was $20 it's cash only. So don't spend your only money on a CD then head out to Jasper Ave to find a cash machine like me. Inside it's pretty and the twinkling fairy lights make the space really appealing. There is lots of room for high tables and audience seating, as well as standing area in front of the stage. A great space for about 80 people. Cool place to hang and watch live music.

Wake up every morning to latest news weather and traffic. Even though I'm retired it always…read moreimportant for my daily walk.

It's a great way to get up in the morning, or on the trip home. Good information, frequent weather…read moreand traffic updates (even though I walk to work). Still miss Dispatches, but good content when I'm walking to work or driving.

If you're into listening to the same songs day in and day out then this is your station! With well…read moreover 100 million songs out there it boggles my mind why radio stations do this. I've asked the question but no one has let me know.

I guess I can start by saying repetitive radio is pretty much what you get from radio in Edmonton…read morebesides CJSR, but this station takes it to a whole new level. I have the misfortune in having to listen to this where I work because no one can change the station. The morning hosts that aren't funny at all, and besides Terry Evans, Cory and Amy are next in line for talking way too much about their personal lives. Up (har, har) next we got the afternoon show. Gods below, people (and the radio station) claim Shannon has an infectious laugh, but anyone can tell when a person forces a laugh, and she is the Queen of that department. She tries to do these 'mix tapes' which are nothing but the same repeat garbage they would have played anyway. It doesn't help she often enjoys singing the last bit of some songs. yeah, if I wanted karaoke, I would visit Lee Gardens. Duncan is tolerable. Thank the gods I don't have to listen to this on weekends. Onto the music. It's tired, boring, repeats, oops! I mean 'Edmonton's Greatest Hits', of songs everyone has heard a million times. I don't know how anyone can enjoy listening to the same 3 or 4 tunes by Queen, Alanis Morissette, Rush, Nickelback, and the plethora of overplayed music at damned near the same time everyday. You could probably set your watch to it. All in all, now and then they will play something half decent, but it isn't worth it.

CapFM was my favourite radio station a few years ago. It was the one I would wake up to in the…read moremorning, listen to at work, and in the evenings too! Rob and Audie have their morning show and are veterans in the business. They should get rid of the Morning Mindbender though. They ask a question and have people calling in with their guess. With the internet, most people can just find the answer. I also liked Shane Michaels with the afternoon show. They have the Hall of Fame weekends and will play songs from featured artists. I became bored with the repeated songs, and found a new radio station that is now my main one. I will still listen to CapFM when nothing is good on the other station I tune into. They also have a great listener club that you can accumulate points and redeem for event tickets.

Station goes dark for long periods. Is the sound engineer sleeping? Hey what personality can't…read moreget it on the air (so to speak), at 21:30 Monday 17 Aug 2020. So to speak moistley, I cant hear you on internet or google mimi. Again. Maybe if I wait it will come back or not. Bad for sponsors. Good night.