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Reflecting on my 40 years in the radio business

November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 Alan Cross 0 Comments 102.1 the Edge, 40th Anniversary, CFNY-FM, CFQX-FM, KX-96, Q94-FM, Radio

[I passed a milestone this past weekend. I covered it in my weekly column for GlobalNews.ca – AC] This is

Record Collecting

It’s the 25th anniversary of the release of this Edge compilation. It’s pretty damn solid, too.

May 22, 2021May 22, 2021 Alan Cross 5 Comments 102.1 the Edge, CFNY, Compilation

Back in the day when money flowed like water through the music industry, radio stations, record labels, and record stores

Movies Music History Radio

Producer of a CFNY/Martin Streek documentary could use your help (UPDATED WITH MORE VIDEO)

April 16, 2020April 16, 2020 Alan Cross 0 Comments 102.1 the Edge, CFNY, Documentary, Martin Streek, Wil Dunlop

For the past couple of years, filmmaker Wil Dunlop has been piecing together a documentary that seeks to cover off

Random music news for Saturday, October 12, 2019

October 12, 2019October 11, 2019 Alan Cross 0 Comments 102.1 the Edge, Bruce Springsteen, Guns N'Roses, Linkin Park, Mike Shinoda, Tom Petty

Today is National Album Day in the UK. The ask is that you listen to at least one album from

Reflecting on 30 years at CFNY/102.1 the Edge

October 4, 2019October 4, 2019 Alan Cross 15 Comments 102.1 the Edge, CFNY

At exactly 12 noon on October 3, 1986, I climbed the stairs at the strip mall at 83 Kennedy road

Let me explain the news about me, Q107, and 102.1 the Edge. (Relax: It’s all good! Really!)

September 25, 2018September 27, 2018 Alan Cross 10 Comments 102.1 the Edge, Corus, Q107

You may have seen this story at Global News earlier this week. Toronto’s beloved radio station, Q107, is returning to rock

Remembering one of radio’s biggest fans: RIP Larry Bates of the “Bring Back the Spirit” Campaign

June 23, 2018June 23, 2018 Alan Cross 8 Comments 102.1 the Edge, CFNY, Larry Bates, The Spirit of Radio

It was a rough, scary time for the staff and fans of CFNY-FM (now 102.1 the Edge). In 1988, the station,

Join me for a rock’n’roll tour of London UK this spring. But hurry because the deadline to book is TODAY.

March 15, 2018March 15, 2018 Alan Cross 3 Comments 102.1 the Edge, Flight Centre

A rock’n’roll tour of London! Who’s with me? It’s the perfect thing for anyone who wants to combine a love

Human Kebab of USS Gets a Radio DJ Gig

November 2, 2017 Alan Cross 4 Comments 102.1 the Edge, DJ, Human Kebab, USS

DJ Human Kebab, one half of USS, is going to start a new Saturday night radio show on 102.1 the

Recommended Music

Your Alt-Rock Xmas Mix for 2016: It’s Weird But Fun

December 21, 2016 Alan Cross 1 Comment 102.1 the Edge, Carly Meyers, Christmas

Carly Meyers, who works with me at 102.1 the Edge/Toronto, put together this mix drawn from theoretical interpretations by alt-rock

I Need More Citizen Edge Contributors, Writers and Reviewers!

February 11, 2016February 12, 2016 Alan Cross 33 Comments 102.1 the Edge, Citizen Edge, Reviewers, Writers

NOTE: Make sure you read both the comments and my replies to them. We’ve got a healthy discussion going here.

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