The Ophelias: The Universality in the Specific

June 6 2025 // Ayomide Ojo // Magazine // Features

Here I am, in the BAnQ Library, typing on a public computer after what felt like an unforgettable night. Last night, I wandered through the Plateau, from Parc La Fontaine to La Banquise, then down Duluth Street at 1 am, beneath a heavy cumulonimbus sky, blasting The Ophelias on my busted JBL speaker, trying to gather my thoughts together about their music. 

Throughout, I kept asking myself, Who are these people? What makes them special to me and to you, the reader?

An Interview with imy3

June 2 2025 // Ari Boon // Magazine // Interviews

Past Tense host Ari spoke with imy3's Emily and Finn at P'tit Ours in the midst of their cross-continent tour, discussing their debut album imy2, ongoing tour, and future plans for the band. 

Listen to hear secret song names, the myriad of terrific bands imy3 has played with across the continent, and about imy3's minimalist approach to making dynamic music.

Check out there album here

Ari Boon is the host of Past Tense which airs Mondays at 10pm on CJLO 1690 AM.

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“The Roots of The Kooks: How Luke Pritchard and Hugh Harris Transport Their Audience Back in Time”

June 2 2025 // Sofia Dawson // Magazine // Concert Reviews

If you were to take Morrissey’s crooning vocals infused with the rhythm of The Cure and The La’s’ piercing optimism, you’d be left with the nostalgic sound of The Kooks.

Malcolm Todd Lights Up Le Studio TD

May 28 2025 // Adelina Petkova // Magazine // Concert Reviews

On a gloomy, rainy day in Montreal, Malcolm Todd lit up the Studio TD with the vibrant energy from his debut album, Malcolm Todd, bringing it to life just months after its April release. Before the show, I was wandering around in the city, near the venue, where about 6 people were already queuing at about 2 pm.

Carpe Diem, Moonman: A Review of Psychedelic Porn Crumpet's Newest Psychedelic Overload

May 28 2025 // Oshra Levy-Beck // Magazine // Music Reviews

Since the teaser of an EP they released on March 27th, I have been impatiently waiting for Psychedelic Porn Crumpets to release their seventh studio album, Carpe Diem, Moonman. It was finally released on May 15th, and it is every bit as good as I was expecting.

High Notes and Hip-Hop: The O CANADABIS Tour 2025 Blazes Through Place Bell

May 23 2025 // Naia Ballman // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Cypress Hill’s O CANADABIS 2025 Tour came to Place Bell on May 20th, featuring The Pharcyde and De La Soul. Each of these groups are extremely important in Hip-Hop history, redefining the genre and inspiring future generations of artists.

YWHW Nailgun Brings Perfectly Orchestrated Chaos to L'Escogriffe

May 23 2025 // Iola Nieman // Magazine // Concert Reviews

YHWH Nailgun hit Montreal this Wednesday night as one of their last stops on the Healing Chariot Tour. After touring the UK, US and Canada, they’ve evidently gained momentum. The four-man experimental rock group have found their groove, bestowing as much of a musical experience as one of performance.

SHEBAD Shines at Blue Dog

May 20 2025 // Joel Sawmadal // Magazine // Concert Reviews

With their debut album Music is the Answer, Guelph-based music and art project SHEBAD lay bare their identity, sonically and as a collective. The LP flutters across the worlds of indie neo-soul and experimental R&B, carried along by intricate jazz melodies and intimate, pensive lyrics.

Peter Hook Interview - May 19, 2025

May 19 2025 // Lisa Rupnik // CJLO

That's right, CJLO's got you for an exclusive interview with Peter Hook. Station Manager Lisa can confirm that there's nothing blue about this Monday. Some sneak peaks from the interview include Hooky's latest obsession with the Silver Jews, advice for bands just starting out and what its like to revisit New Order's Get Ready in time for the tour.

Big fan yourself? Make sure to check out Peter Hook and the Light this Thursday, May 22 at MTelus where they will be performing Get Ready in its entirety and a celebration of the best bits from New Order and Joy Division.

Machinehead, In Flames, Lacuna Coil and Unearth bring an intense and devoted crowd to MTELUS

May 5 2025 // Libby O'Meaera // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Machinehead, In Flames, Lacuna Coil and Unearth took over MTELUS on April 27th, 2025. Machinehead is a groove thrash metal band hailing from Oakland, California.

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