CIUT 89.5FM

CIUT 89.5FM is the kind of radio station that doesn't box itself in. Based at the University of Toronto, this community-run outlet serves up an unpredictable mix of genres - indie rock, world music, jazz, spoken word, you name it. One hour you'll hear a deep cut from a Canadian indie band, the next an Ethiopian jazz record you've never encountered. The DJs are passionate volunteers, and their enthusiasm bleeds through every set. Sound quality is lo-fi at times, but that's part of the charm. It feels like you're peeking into someone's personal record collection. Not for listeners who crave poli…