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Mundial Montreal Spotlight and Give-Away on "Champs of the Local Scene"

Mundial Montreal, The Gateway to North America's World Music Network, is back for its 6th edition, November 15-18th with the theme Music Without Boarders. From spotlights on Aboriginal Sounds, Canadian and International artists, learn how a group of musicians and music lovers work together by creating music projects to help heal communities.

With some of the best world music artists from Canada and abroad, panels and workshops, showcases, and networking activities, you are surely to discover a new sound or make a new friend! 


Today @ 1PM: Sorry Girls on Ashes to Ashes!

Tune into Ashes to Ashes this afternoon at 1pm to hear an interview with Montreal duo Sorry Girls!  Consisting of Heather Foster Kirkpatrick and Dylan Konrad Obront, the duo recently released their debut EP, entitled Awesome Secrets.  Be sure to catch Sorry Girls tonight at 8pm for the EP's release show at La Vitrola. You won't want to miss it!

Ashes to Ashes is your weekly dose of music from the 1980's that has stood the test of time, featuring bits of indie rock, alt-country, electronic, hip-hop, funk, and even a dash of reggae; hosted by Alex, every Tuesday from 1-2 PM!

 

 


Looking for your dream job? We're hiring!

Do you live and breathe for community projects, radio and music? Well, we've got the job for you! CJLO 1690AM is looking to the future and we hope that you'll come along for the ride. We're currently building our team and looking to fill a number of positions including: 

  • Program Director ​
  • Magazine Director 
  • Additional Content Editor 
  • RPM Music Director 

For full details, check our job postings page. Deadlines to apply vary per position. 

 


Breathe with BVST on CJLO Tonight!

While heavy, angry music is a great way to soothe the savage beast, tonight, you deserve a two hour break. Take a deep breath and join Angelica for a very special BVST on CJLO. Instead of your customary best (& worst) of rock'n'roll, country, punk and metal, come enjoy a smooth, relaxing mix of sounds, music, and audio clips designed to make the harsh reality of the day melt away, so you can rise ready to rage again tomorrow. Experience a quieter, gentler BVST tonight from 7 to 9pm ET, only on CJLO 1690AM / www.cjlo.com!

Tonight 10/27 @ 6pm: Best Fern performs live, and Jenn Wasner of Flock of Dimes calls in on Hooked on Sonics

Coming up tonight 6-8pmET on Hooked on Sonics, Montreal duo Best Fern drops by to promote their latest EP and play a live session including a new cover they've been working on. Also, Jenn Wasner of Flock of Dimes calls in to talk about her new project. Flock of Dimes will be performing this weekend Saturday Oct 29 @ The Ritz Tune in!


CJLO x RBMA- Waves of Honey interviews Oklou & Suicideyear: 7pm

Tune into to CJLO's last Red Bull Music Academy takeover tonite- starting with Head Music Director Omar Sonics (Hooked on Sonics) at 6pm and continuing with the notorious Honeydrip of Waves of Honey at 7pm, who will be interviewing Suicideyear and Oklou! Tune in for a good dose of mellow hip hop and electronic, to help you through yet another scandalous week...


CJLO 2016 FUNdrive Raffle Winners! Thanks for your support!

Hey everyone, so the results are finally in! Here is the list of winners for this year’s FUNdrive Raffle! Thanks to everyone that bought raffle tickets, made pledges and showed their support by coming to an event! Thanks to you, we can continue to keep campus/ community radio healthy in 2017!! Major thanks to all of our sponsors for their donations- we couldn’t do it with out your help!


TONITE: CJLO live from Red Bull Music Academy w/ Ghost Wavvves, Tay Salem, & Casey M: 6-8PM

Tune in tonight, 6-8pm, when CJLO will be live from Red Bull Music Academy for interviews with Ghost Wavvves, Tay Salem, and Casey M Q! Join two of our brightest Music Directors, Kell Bell Fo and DJ Lady Oracle as they take on the second semester of Red Bull Music Academy's session in Montreal!


Tomorrow @ 1pm: Lucid Living on Ashes to Ashes

Tune into Ashes to Ashes tomorrow at 1pm to hear an in-studio performance and interview recorded with Shirin Delsooz, aka Montreal artist Lucid Living!  Delsooz spoke about her new EP, Warriors, trying to make a change as an artist, and getting people to dance to socially-conscious lyrics.  You won’t want to miss it!


THURSDAY @ 12PM: JESSE STONG & PATRICIA TALK PUPPETS

Tomorrow at 12PM on Fatal Attraction​, Patricia has the pleasure of interviewing local theatre creator/puppeteer and recent graduate of National Theatre School of Canada: Jesse Stong! He'll tell us all about his upcoming project: ♥︎puppets! He'll be living at the MainLine Theatre, creating non-stop puppetry and object performances for 5 DAYS STRAIGHT!!


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!


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!


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