Film Review : Ladybird

December 3 2017 // Sarah Foulkes // Film

At this year’s New York Film Festival, Greta Gerwig, writer/director of Ladybird, asked the crowd, “What is Boyhood, but for a girl? What is The 400 Blows, but for a girl? What is personhood for young women?” Ladybird fits somewhere in between both of those films, while remaining singularly unique. Saoirse Ronan’s Christine, or Ladybird as she prefers to be called (prefers is a generous word, more like demands), is in her senior year at an all-girls Catholic School in Sacramento. It would be a mistake to call her a troublemaker or a ‘bad girl’. Gerwig is far too nuanced in her writing to create a female character that could categorized as such.

CJLO TOP 30 (NOV 21-27th)

December 1 2017 // Zach Slax // CJLO

FRIDAYS = CHART DAYS!!

Above is CJLO's weekly TOP 30 from November 21st to 27th. Our charts are compiled from actual airplay on our airwaves, broadcasted on 1690 AM in Montreal and its surrounding areas, as well as live via our website at CJLO.com

Montreal Locals: Gutser, Total Bliss, BBQT, The Barr Brothers, Tshizimba, Shem G

Canadian: Casper Skulls, Odonis Odonis, METZ, Cardinals Pride, Biblical, Beliefs, Mauno, Alice Glass, King Khan, Chad VanGaalen, Lo Siento

CJLO's Electronic Music Dept. Presents

November 30 2017 // Josh Spencer // CJLO

We are super happy to announce our third of five CJLO music department showcases at Casa del Popolo!

Our next showcase is on Thursday, January 11th presented by out Electronic (RPM) Department and features live performances from four amazing local artists: Max T, Raveen, CELESTE and Jaiden Davis-Jones. You can buy tickets at the door for only $7 (pay-what-you-can).

Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton - GIVEAWAY!

November 28 2017 // Josh Spencer // CJLO

Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton (also known for her work in Metric and Broken Social Scene) is performing on December 4th at a beautiful church in Sainte-Thérèse.

Thanks to the wonderful people at Festival Santa Teresa we got two pairs of tickets up for grabs!!

To win, send us an e-mail at promo@cjlo.com with the subject title "Emily Haines". We'll be announcing the winner Thursday afternoon!

DJ SPOTLIGHT #5 - DJ Mister Vee

November 27 2017 // Mike Vo // Magazine // Features

Ever wondered who exactly was behind your favourite show on CJLO? CJLO 1690 AM presents DJ Spotlight, a brand new series aiming to connect the station's DJs to the public. All the DJs answer the same fixed questions—meaning it's up to them to make their answers worth your while. This week, we introduce you Mike Vo, or DJ Mister Vee, host of Beats from the East.

Support for Dominique Fils-Aimé

November 27 2017 // Josh Spencer // CJLO

Dominique Fils-Aimé is a singer-songwriter from Montreal whose musical journey draws its influences from the 40's - 60's and the great soul divas like Billie Holiday, Etta James or Nina Simone. After joining The Voice in 2015 she released her first album, The RED EP, at the end of 2015. You might even have seen her perform in various venues across the city, as she was involved in events such as Montréal en Lumière, C2 Montréal, Movin'On, and the Kalmunity Vibe Collective. 

CJLO Top 30 (Nov 14-20th)

November 24 2017 // Josh Spencer // CJLO

FRIDAYS = CHART DAYS!!

Above is CJLO's weekly TOP 30 from November 14th to 20th. Our charts are compiled from actual airplay on our airwaves, broadcasted on 1690 AM in Montreal and its surrounding areas, as well as live via our website at CJLO.com

Montreal Locals: The Barr Brothers, Technical Kidman, Gutser, Smokes and Tshizimba

Canadian: Beliefs, Counterparts, Alvvays, Odonis Odonis, Mauno, Tough Age, Partner, Teenager, King Khan, METZ, The Rural Alberta Advantage

Concert Review: Welcome to the Free 6LACK Tour

November 21 2017 // Krystal Christine // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Hundreds of fans filed into Corona Theatre, on Wednesday November 15, to welcome Sabrina Claudio for her first Montreal visit and to welcome back 6LACK since his last appearance at Osheaga this summer.

Half-Cuban, half-Puerto Rican, Miami native Sabrina Claudio was the opening act for the night. Only 21 years old and Sabrina Claudio’s lyrics are wise beyond her years. Even though she’s never been in love, she sings about it a lot. In an interview with Ebro Darden of Beats 1, Sabrina Claudio admitted that she’s a great storyteller. Most of her songs are based on situations that her friends and family have experienced and shared with her.

DJ SPOTLIGHT #4 - Gordon Weekes

November 20 2017 // Gordon Weekes // Magazine // Features

Ever wondered who exactly was behind your favourite show on CJLO? CJLO 1690 AM presents DJ Spotlight, a brand new series aiming to connect the station's DJs to the public. All the DJs answer the same fixed questions—meaning it's up to them to make their answers worth your while. This week, we introduce you Gordon Weekes, host of Anatomy of Caribbean Music and World Beat News.

The Barr Brothers Giveaway!

November 20 2017 // Josh Spencer // CJLO

We at CJLO love The Barr Brothers and their new album Queens of the Breakers! 

And don't only take our word for it. Exclaim! gave the latest record a 9/10 review, calling it a "rich and compelling record that deserves and rewards your close attention". Read the full review, HERE. 

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