102.1 the Edge Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Note: The original title of this story was “Singer Scott Weiland Dead of an Overdose?,” which was based on some

The CASBY Music Awards–the long-running (since 1981, actually) were held at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto last tonight. Here

Making an Impact, Together! – Kate McKenna & Donnovan Bennett in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 022 February 22, 2021
Personality, intelligence, and work ethic can take you a long way in life. In the media business, however, these traits are simply not enough. Not only will you have to sacrifice to make your dreams come true, but those closest to you will have to share that commitment and all that comes with it. Now […]
Mark Silver
Chasing a Dream – Keith Pelley in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 021 February 8, 2021
From a young hotshot TV producer to one of the world’s top sports executives, Keith Pelley continues to chase his dreams. As Keith puts it, “life is about adventures”, and what an epic one he’s been on, culminating with the European Golf Tour where he’s now CEO and Commissioner. In this episode Keith shares stories […]
Mark Silver
Who’s Ready for a Monkey Knife Fight? – Nic Sulsky in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 020 February 1, 2021
Long before the dawn of the internet, fantasy gaming and betting were already wildly popular pastimes for sports fans and gamblers. Fast forward to today, and the internet has more than caught up, it’s the dawn of a new day! We’re seeing explosive growth in the market cap and revenue of dozens of fantasy and […]
Mark Silver