Whistle FM

Whistle FM doesn't try to be flashy, and that's exactly why it works. The playlist moves from classic rock staples to current indie darlings without ever feeling jarring. Canadian acts get plenty of airtime here - think Arcade Fire, Leonard Cohen, and Broken Social Scene. The DJs are more relaxed than their American counterparts, letting the music breathe between tracks. It's the kind of station you'd have on during a road trip across the Prairies or while making coffee on a Saturday morning. The low-key energy is its biggest asset. The weekend morning shows lean into folk and acoustic sets, a…