'Love and Mercy' captures the musical talent of Brian Wilson

September 8 2015 // Remi Caron-Liss // Film

Directed by Bill Pohlad

There is no doubt that Brian Wilson is both extremely talented and an individual who is hurting deep down, as seen in Bill Pohlad's new film, Love & Mercy. The film succeeds at telling Brian Wilson's story, but at times the editing is very choppy. Paul Dano is convincing as a young Brain Wilson, however there are some issues with seeing John Cusack as a much older Brian Wilson. The songs are all there as they go through the surfer-boys phase, right up too Brain Wilson's Smile. Yes, Love & Mercy captures the musical talent of Brian Wilson and his personal issues, however it lacks the social background of the era.

Beat The World: Interview with Little Lab about Samedis Internationaux : NOUVELLE-ORLÉANS | 5 septembre: NOON

September 4 2015 // CJLO

Coming up tomorrow on Beat The World, we will be talking to Aristote Simonini of Little Lab, organizer of Village au Pied-du-Courant's Samedis Internationaux : NOUVELLE-ORLÉANS | 5 septembre! This event is happening from 3pm to 11:30, so Aristote will be phoning in from the site to tell us all to get down there!

'Mad Max: Fury Road' goes back to basics of classic action films

September 4 2015 // Remi Caron-Liss // Film

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), directed by George Miller and written by Miller, Brendan McCarthy and Nico Lathouris

Inside Out

September 3 2015 // Remi Caron-Liss // Film

Let me cut to the chase and just post my first initial reactions to Disney Pixar's new film Inside Out: Man tears flowed out of me while I reminisced on childhood days. Inside Out is the best film I have seen so far this year, and it is possibly one of the best animated features I have seen in a while. It finds the long lost spirit and heart of Pixar.

Pitch Perfect 2

September 3 2015 // Remi Caron-Liss // Film

Universal Pictures 2015 - Directed by Elizabeth Banks and written by Kay Cannon

Oh no! It's the dread of having to review another sequel, which only means that it has to supersede its primary, the first one in the series. After the strong success of the first Pitch Perfect (2012), a sequel was bound to happen in the hopes to answer the fan's question, "whatever happened to The Bellas?" Luckily, Pitch Perfect 2 retains its core to showcase great musical numbers set to choreography, a great cast ensemble who make up The Bellas, and the witty banter of John and Gail. This film is a directorial debut for Elizabeth Banks.

Obscene Extreme 2015: Hey, that kind of rhymes!

September 3 2015 // Sean Z. // Magazine // Concert Reviews

"Montreal needed this, and it needed it sorely."

Champions of the Local Scene: New Media Artist Frances Mckenzie w/ Harley Smart from Anteism + "Borealis" Premiere: Wed @ 6pm

September 1 2015 // CJLO

On this Wednesday's episode of Champions of the Local Scene- we are happy to bring you a jam-packed episode, full of creativity- fresh for this back-to-school season! We will have new media artist Frances Mckenzie in studio, telling us about her current indiegogo campaign: Glossed Over- her augmented reality book set to come out on Montreal publishing house Anteism.

Kaisha Lee on World Beat News: Tues Sept 1: Noon

August 31 2015 // CJLO

Tuesday, Sept. 1 at Noon, World Beat News will have a special guest: Montreal reggae sensation: Kaisha Lee. Kaisha's album #IHeartReggae has been a chart-topper at CJLO, and she will do a live performance at CJLO's Live Broadcast Party at The Caribbean Curry House Oct 3 at 1pm as part of CJLO's Funding Drive.

BSTB Interview

August 31 2015 // Omar Sonics // Magazine // Features

Chances are good that if you live in Montreal and you're a fan of independent music, you've been to a Blue Skies Turn Black show. Known for bringing some of the best acts to the city, as well as helping excellent local music get its start, these storied local promoters are celebrating their 15th anniversary this year: #BSTB15. How did they get their start? CJLO's Music Director Omar Sonics recently caught up with Meyer Billurcu from Blue Skies Turn Black.

Why did you decide to start BSTB, what was the first event?

This Saturday! Anatomy of Caribbean Music interview with Reggae artist Mikey Dangerous

August 28 2015 // Anatomy of Caribbean Music // CJLO

Do you love upbeat rhythms and traditional vibes with a taste of something fresh? Well, we've got an interview just for you: Tune in to Anatomy of Caribbean Music this Saturday, August 29th when Gee Weekes sits down to chat with award-winning artist Mikey Dangerous! With one Juno Award under his belt for the single "Don't Go Pretending" in 2008, Mr. Dangerous was nominated for a second Juno this year with his timeless recording, "Wake Up". He continues to break barriers and is fast becoming a household name in Reggae music, captivating audiences and generating new fans across the globe!

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