Fantasia 2016: Live Long and Prosper!

July 14 2016 // Danny Aubry // Magazine // Features

My objective throughout this article is to describe and outline to you in great depth the fun-filled international film festival known as Fantasia. I shall go into great detail about what's involved in this festival and discuss why it would appeal to anyone and everyone. I will mention films I'd like to see while I am there, and why I want to see them. Afterwards I shall conclude with my personal opinion and insight on why I look forward to attend the event, and why I would recommend anyone to attend it.

TOMORROW: STRANGE FROOTS EP LAUNCH PARTY #BTFFT

July 13 2016 // CJLO

DON'T MISS OUT TOMORROW!! As part of our artist residency program set up with the generosity of the CFRC, we invite you to an amazing night as Strange Froots, our hip-hop group in residence, launches their EP on July 14th!

Come on down for an amazing night of groovy tunes by Montreal's finest artists!

Opening acts:
C'nee Starlette and Aralune

TONIGHT @ 9PM: Geektastiq Montreal Comiccon Special

July 13 2016 // CJLO

When it's all said and done, who survived the Montreal Comiccon?

Tune into Geektastiq Cypha this Wednesday at 9PM for a Montreal Comiccon special! This week Doc is joined by Kalil from Perfect Strangers as well as his fellow Franklin Armstrong Collective members. The crew will be discussing the pros and cons, comics, guest, cosplay and all the things in between.

4PM: Nuits d'Afrique Special

July 13 2016 // CJLO

TUNE INTO CJLO 1690AM TODAY @ 4PM - Kelly Belfo from Beat The World will be hosting a fantastic Festival International Nuits d'Afrique special!

TODAY @ 6PM: Kickdrum Summer Marathon Preview Special

July 13 2016 // CJLO

Tune into CJLO 1690AM tonight at 6pm for a special live broadcast of Champions of the Local Scene from Blanc de Blanc for a preview of the KickDrum Summer Marathon! The lovely Rebecca from The Commonwealth Conundrum will interview KickDrum founder Josh Spencer, Jesse Speed and Eric Séguin of Raveen.

Fantasia 2016: Third Time's the Charm

July 13 2016 // Remi Caron-Liss // Film

This my third time attending the Fantasia Film Festival, one of the crème de la crèmes of genre cinema. It is also the 20th anniversary of the festival. I have seen the triumphs of films like Boyhood, Frank, Tangerine, and Cop Car have been my past favourites of Fantasia. I was so excited for this festival reveal that I got up at 4 AM, 5:30 AM, and 6 AM when my alarm finally went off, even though the press conference was only at 11 AM. The festival has over 130 diverse features from North America and around the globe.

Today at 2pm: Wake Island live on CJLO! #CJLOxKickdrum

July 13 2016 // CJLO

Today at 2pm, we are beyond stoked to have Montreal / Beirut electronic duo Wake Island come do a live session in CJLO's The Oven! Wake Island will be playing KickDrum Summer Marathon at La Vitrola (4602 St Laurent) this Friday with CO / NTRY, Tracer Flare, and Smokes. Tune in to hear some live tracks and catch up with Wake Island, (recently back from their POP-off European tour) to hear what's coming up next!

Montreal Comiccon: The Penguin, Meeting Jessica Nigri, and Firely Banter

July 12 2016 // Phil Aveline // Magazine // Features

Here is DJ Philliam's final Montreal Comiccon recap! Thanks again to the fine folks at Comiccon and Palais des congrès for another great year! Main photo by Brian 'Döc' Holidæ from Geektastiq Cypha. Check out our Instagram @CJLO1690AM for more photos Montreal Comiccon cosplayers!

 

KickDrum Summer Marathon d'Été

July 11 2016 // Stephanie Dee // Magazine // Features

Well our loyal CJLO listeners, we have some good news for you. Montreal has a brand new music festival to feast your ears on! KickDrum Summer Marathon d'Été is a dark horse in the running looking to (pun intended) kick the more "popular" international music festivals out of our venues and fill them back up again with the brightest homegrown indie acts this city has to offer. Even better, KickDrum aims to entertain and inspire you without emptying your wallet, because all shows are 11$  or less!

Montreal Comiccon: Dizzying Games and Star Trek's 50th Anniversary

July 11 2016 // Phil Aveline // Magazine // Features

Montreal Comiccon has come and gone, but we've got more recaps right here in the CJLO Magazine for those who missed it. Philiam from Turn on the Darkness takes us through day two of the conference, with quick game reviews and funny anecdotes from the Star Trek 50th anniversary panel. Main photo by Brian 'Döc' Holidæ from Geektastiq Cypha.

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