SONiC RADiO launches in Vancouver and the Fraser Valley

A new local alternative music station has launched in B.C. on 104.9 Vancouver, 107.5 Chilliwack, and 92.5 Abbotsford.

SONiC RADiO made its debut Thursday morning with The Angela Valiant Show, the first ever solo female-fronted music morning show in Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Listeners will hear everything from Florence & The Machine to The White Stripes, and more, along with a new lineup of shows.

“We’ve seen huge success with our SONiC brand in Edmonton, serving listeners who are looking for an alternative to pop music,” said Christian Hall, Content Director, SONiC RADiO & JACK 96.9.

“We can’t wait for listeners to meet this fantastic group of entertaining personalities who are unapologetically themselves, and all share a passion for alternative music,” Hall added.

Hall says the shows will be hosted by some of Canada’s most sought-after on-air media personalities.

Alex Carr will take the mic from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., followed by Carly Meyers and Jay Brody for the afternoon weekday drive. Marc Michaels and Katlynn Millions are the evening hosts.

Many took to social media ahead of the launch to wonder about the change, after Rage Against the Machine’s “Killing in the name” played on repeat Wednesday, in a move known as “stunting.”

People will want to tune in on the weekend as well, as SONiC RADiO will bring local funnyman Graham Clark to the airwaves, along with Garner Andrews, Millions, Darren Worts, and Andrew Berridge.

SONiC RADiO can also be heard online at www.sonicradio.ca, smart speakers, and on the Radioplayer Canada app.

SONiC RADiO is a part of the Rogers Sports & Media, the parent company of CityNews.