Trent Radio Peterborough

Community radio is often dismissed as amateur hour. Trent Radio Peterborough proves otherwise. This Ontario station is a vital force for alternative music in Canada. The playlist is painstakingly curated: indie rock, electronic, experimental, and all points between. You'll hear Arcade Fire's early deep cuts and tracks from local Peterborough bands that never hit the majors. Daytime programming leans accessible. But the late-night slots? That's where the volunteers let loose with crate-digging sets that range from post-punk to ambient drone. It's not always polished. Some transitions are rough.…