Today at 1pm: Landisles on Ashes to Ashes

Tune into Ashes to Ashes today at 1pm to hear an interview and live performance recorded with Montreal group Landisles!  The band, who accurately describes their sound as a mix of some “Michael Jackson and Scritti Politti,” came to CJLO’s the Oven studio to perform a few tracks from their debut self-titled album and discuss the group origins.  You won’t want to miss it!


TONITE: Big Shiny Tunes 3 at La Vitrola #CJLOFUNdrive

Tonight is the night! CJLO - 1690AM's annual Big Shiny Tunes Night is BACK and BIGGER than ever at La Vitrola (4602 St Laurent) as we take on the iconic Big Shiny Tunes 3!


Pokemon Sun and Moon: A Journey into the Seventh Generation

There is officially only about a month left until the release of Pokémon Sun and Moon, and Nintendo has kept up with rolling out reveal after reveal. September alone was chock-full of new Pokémon, Z-Moves, new characters and exciting new features, but the first week of October held one of the most anticipated announcements: the second evolutions of the starter Pokémon. There have been theories, speculations, hypotheses, concept drawings and all kinds of other synonyms for guesses towards what our adorable little owl, smooth looking feline and awkward little clown seal would grow into.


Next Music from Tokyo vol. 9 - An Interview with Steven Tanaka

Few events excite Canadian fans of Japanese music as much as the Next Music from Tokyo tours. On Saturday October 1st, CJLO's own Japanese indie music specialist DJ Lawrell of Fukubukuro (Sundays @ 11 AM - 12 PM) called and chatted with Next Music from Tokyo organizer Steven Tanaka, just in time for the ninth edition of the tour. The Montreal show will be tonight, at Le Divan Orange, at 7 PM!

Tonight: Hip Hop Night & Cypher at Reggie's- #CJLOFUNdrive

CJLO's FUNdrive continues tonight- So why not have a hip hop show + cypher on campus at Reggie's (1455 de Maisonneuve) to celebrate good music and talented artists, while raising funds for campus/commnunity radio? Come out and network with us 'cause you never know, your next collabration could be waiting for you at CJLO's Hip Hop Night!


Today at 1pm: Ashes to Ashes interviews DIANA

Tune into today’s special fundrive edition of Ashes to Ashes at 1pm to hear an interview with Toronto synth-poppers DIANA!  The trio, consisting of Carmen Elle, Kieran Adams, and Joseph Shabason, will be releasing their sophomore album, Familiar Touch, on November 18th, and have so far released two singles off the album, “Slipping Away” and “Confession.”  Be sure to tune in to hear them discuss the new album, as well as their upcoming tour, which was kicked off with a performance at


Hooked on Sonics interviews Echo Beach Tonight @ 6 pm

Tonight at 6pm be sure to catch Omar of Hooked on Sonics interview experimental drone artist Julie of Echo Beach. You may also recognize Julie's voice from her hit CJLO show Beyond the Black Rainbow which airs every Monday from 4-5pm. This is exactly what you need to unwind after a long day at the office, be sure to tune in!


Today @ 5 PM: Nennen Live Session and Interview on Dirty Work

Tune in today at 5pm to catch Montreal soft metal rockers, Nennen, perform a special live set on CJLO's hit show Dirty Work. Beautiful slowcore sounds to lull you into the best kind of head space.


THURSDAY @ 12PM: LATEEF MARTIN ON FATAL ATTRACTION

Tomorrow at 12PM on Fatal Attraction, Patricia interviews Lateef Martin: a creative director illustrator, writer, cosplayer, actor, storyboard artist and musician! He’ll tell us all about Z’Isle: a comic & game set in Montreal 7 years after a zombie apocalypse. Bike-forged weapons & roof-bound communities have kept people safe. But for how long? Help make Z'Isle come to life by funding it on Kickstarter! Donation perks include digital copies of the game, its soundtrack, artbooks, t-shirts and a chance at having your own character appear in the game!


Thursday at The Wheel Club: Bluegrass n Bingo- Hillbilly Edition!! #CJLOFUNdrive

Bluegrass & Bingo vol. 2: Hillybilly Edition w/ Bloodshot Bill & The Hick-Ups + Hard Up 

Thursday, September 29th- 7:00pm at The Wheel Club!


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