102.9 the Whale

102.9 the Whale doesn't try to be clever. It's a straightforward music station from the United States that plays what people want to hear. The playlist leans heavily into rock, think Tom Petty and Fleetwood Mac, with occasional deep cuts that remind you why radio still matters. It's not competing with Spotify algorithms. It's being the soundtrack to a road trip or a lazy Sunday. Talk shows? No. News breaks? Rarely. The music flows for long stretches, which is exactly the point. You can listen to 102.9 the Whale live and get solid, familiar songs that never outstay their welcome. That's rare. F…