The Best of 2016

December 20 2016 // Robo DJ // Magazine // Features

Releases We Loved

There is a new and exciting year ahead of us, but we here at CJLO want to take this chance to reminisce about the wonderful music, film and television, events, and FUN that 2016 bestowed upon us. The folks at the "little station that does!" give you their top picks of the year, and the lists reflect the amazing radio that broadcasts on CJLO every day, as well as the eclectic tastes of our DJs, volunteers, and staff!

And while you're here, have a look at our on-air schedule for more information on our programming, or click on a DJ's show page, all hyperlinked for your convenience below (because we care, man).

BVST goes Santapalooza V! - December 21

December 19 2016 // CJLO

On the Wednesday before Christmas, here at CJLO,
It's time for the annual special BVST show. 
Angelica is back with her special guest
Matt Kiernan, who knows which Christmas music is best.

Santapalooza is back for another year, 
With all the jolliest tracks you can't wait to hear.
Originals and covers, songs old and new,
All of this music he's handpicked for you.

On December 21st at 7pm,
make sure you tune in to this annual gem.
This is the 5th Santapalooza on BVST,
You'll love it, I promise you won't disagree!

Tonight at 5PM: Sender/Receiver Puts the Spotlight on Local Music

December 14 2016 // CJLO // CJLO

Join our Station Manager Michał Langiewicz tonight from 5-6PM as he dives into the Montréal music scene on Sender/Receiver on CJLO 1690AM! Today's episode is jam-packed with:

Scissorfight & Backwoods Payback interviews on CJLO!

December 13 2016 // CJLO
The only thing better than an interview with a badass band is two interviews with two badass bands, and that's what's coming your way in the next few days here on CJLO. 
 

Dive Into Our Archives with Paupière and Ashes to Ashes!

December 13 2016 // CJLO // CJLO

Say what?! You've never check out our archives? Well, it looks like we've caught you at a good time. 

At The Movies: Holiday Special!

December 12 2016 // CJLO // CJLO

Tune in tomorrow from 8-10 AM as At The Movies will be hosting their annual traditional holiday episode of spending your holidays at the movie theatres. Remi and Danny will count down their top 5 films that would keep them from celebrating the holidays, and send them to the theatres. Remi will deliver his top ten things to expect from the holiday season at the movies.

Tonight at 11PM: BODY META International Discothèque Take-Over CJLO

December 12 2016 // CJLO // CJLO

BODY META, dj duo featuring Dimitri and Nico Sé dedicated to worldwide obscurities, are bringing their International Discothèque to CJLO for a very special radio take-over! Tonight at 11pm with Mother Tongue, BODY META will bring the funk. Having shared the stage with Omar Souleyman, Thundercat, and King Britt, there will be no shortage of afro boogie, habibi jamz, disco, and cumbia rarities on the airwaves.  Furthermore, BODY META are joining forces with more great Montreal djs for a Holiday Jam on Saturday, December 17th at Groove Nation to help collect non-perishable food items for the NDG Food Depot/Depot alimentary NDG.

Rusted on Grade A Explosives today from 4 - 6PM

December 11 2016 // CJLO

Today on Grade A Explosives, Montreal 80s metal revivalists and all around good dudes will stop by and perform some acoustic version of some of their songs as well as talk about their new live album which they'll be launching on Friday at Piranha Bar. For more info on that, feel free to check out the event page here!

They'll also be premiering a brand new track on the show, so you surely don't want to miss that. All this and more from 4-6PM.

Asap Ferg, Metropolis, November 30th

December 9 2016 // Akeem J. Pierre // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Photo Credit: Jason Bergman 

If there is one word to describe the Asap Ferg Turnt & Burnt experience, it would have to be: energetic. 

On Wednesday November 30th, American rapper Asap Ferg heated up the city by bringing the Turnt & Burnt tour to Metropolis, with Young Mob associates, Playboi Carti and Rob $tone in attendance as well. 

Today @ 6-8PM: A Jam-Packed Hooked On Sonics!

December 8 2016 // CJLO // CJLO

Tune in for a jam-packed Hooked On Sonics tonight with yours truly, Omar Sonics! If you're feeling lightheaded, you should probably stop readin' this now: 

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