Tonight we will have a special double edition of Champions of the Local Scene, with Montreal band Punchline 13 live in studio at 7pm. Punchline 13 wil be playing Pouzza Fest May 17 & 18th at TRH Bar- 3699 St Laurent, more information here! Tune in tonight at 7pm for this special episode hosted by Abby of Psychic City.
Today on a special edition of Champions of the Local Scene, we have Montreal DJ/ producer Ryan Playground in studio with participants from the Taking Hold program. Taking Hold is a program to empower and educate girls aged 13 to 15 through music production. The program is run in seven high schools across Montreal through the Black Community Resource Centre.
Summer, where are you? Nanimal, a Montreal-based band releasing their debut full-length Presentation, seem to have an idea. It's a follow-up to their previous release, Karma Kamikaze EP, which was recorded at Montreal's finest radio station, CJLO (heard of it?). Nanimal make music you listen to with the windows open and your mind adrift.
After three long months spent on the road in support of Future Islands, Operators found themselves back in the city where they recorded last year’s rousing EP 1. Montreal is a city with a lot of history for lead singer Dan Boeckner (Wolf Parade, Handsome Furs, Divine Fits) and his new band was eager to showcase their sound by playing a couple of shows at last November’s M For Montreal.
CJLO is stoked to have an exclusive interview with Ghostface Killah- talking all about his show Friday night, April 3 at Theatre Telus- brought to you by Champagne Productions! Tune into Something for the Radio between 3 and 4pm today! We'll be playing the interview towards the end of the hour and announcing the winners in our Ghostface Killah/ GZA/ Cappadonna contest.
British songstress Jessie Ware will be in town Friday, April 3 at Theatre Corona and CJLO is pleased to be covering the event-- stay tuned... and in the meantime to win a pair of tickets- Text CJLO- 514-848-7471: "Jessie Ware", your name, and a number between 1 to 100! Winners will be contacted Fri Apr 3 at noon. If you can't stand the suspense, get your tickets here!