CKCU

CKCU Ottawa isn't afraid to get a little weird. This station punches above its weight, championing an impressive range of alternative music that goes way beyond the typical indie rock fare. You'll find post-punk gems, lo-fi folk confessionals, and the kind of experimental electronic artists that usually live on obscure Bandcamp pages. They consistently play Canadian artists, making it a vital hub for discovering homegrown talent you won't hear elsewhere. The announcers here sound like actual music fans, injecting personality into the programming, unlike a lot of automated streams. If you're ti…