Galaxie emerged from Montréal as a pioneering force in curated electronic and ambient music programming. Originally established in 1997 by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the collective built a reputation for sophisticated music curation and continuous streaming, showcasing diverse electronic genres across multiple specialized channels.
The project became instrumental in bringing quality electronic, ambient, and electronic-adjacent music to mainstream audiences through innovative multi-platform distribution. Galaxie's approach to music programming emphasized artistic discovery and genre exploration, influencing how electronic music reached listeners across North America before evolving into the broader Stingray Music platform in the 2010s.