Features

Black Muses

March 13 2016 // Annick MF // Magazine // Features

Place-des-Arts is a very important arts center for this city and as the largest arts complex in Canada it is well renowned and respected. So its no small thing that the Montreal's Black History Month roundtable and Place-des-Arts have been collaborating for the past four years to bring Black-centric expositions to the public in the espace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme during Black History Month. This year's exposition was named Black Muses and featured 12 Black female musicians who have greatly impacted Canadian music and paved the way for their sistren.

CJLO Goes Metal for Metal March

March 9 2016 // Angelica // Magazine // Features

The first ever Metal March is upon us, and that can mean only one thing... once again, some of CJLO's staple shows have thrown their previous format right out the window and embraced their darkest side. As part of their rebrand and relaunch, these shows have unveiled brand new logos that embody their new sounds. 

TV Binge 2015!

December 7 2015 // Remi Caron-Liss // Magazine // Features

Many people know me as the movie guy, and for sure my list of the Top 10 Movies of 2015 is on way, but let me start out by reflecting on the best in television this year. Here are seven shows that I have been binge-watching, and a bonus video game!

POP Montreal 2015: Three songwriting tips from Andy Kim!

September 21 2015 // Stephanie Dee // Magazine // Features

"The Icon: Montreal's Andy Kim talks songwriting", presented by SOCAN

POP Montreal 2015: Just Say Yes!

September 15 2015 // Sue Snyder // Magazine // Features

Sue from the 'Cult of Yes' picks her POP favourites

Look, we can fight about it if you want. Sure, classes have begun and we'll soon be drowning in pumpkin spice everything, but I say summer's not over until POP Montreal is over. Stamped it, no erasies. POP is a five-day party featuring hundreds of your favourite bands (and new favourite bands) plus symposia, visual art, film, crafts galore at Puces POP and so much more. So gather 'round, let's plan out our last hurrah before the summer officially slips away, shall we?

Wednesday, September 16th

POP Montreal 2015: The Best Concert Ever

September 11 2015 // Stephanie Dee // Magazine // Features

#CJLOgoesPOP picks by Stephanie Dee from Yeti Dreams

BSTB Interview

August 31 2015 // Omar Sonics // Magazine // Features

Chances are good that if you live in Montreal and you're a fan of independent music, you've been to a Blue Skies Turn Black show. Known for bringing some of the best acts to the city, as well as helping excellent local music get its start, these storied local promoters are celebrating their 15th anniversary this year: #BSTB15. How did they get their start? CJLO's Music Director Omar Sonics recently caught up with Meyer Billurcu from Blue Skies Turn Black.

Why did you decide to start BSTB, what was the first event?

Hillside Music Festival 2015

August 20 2015 // Brave New Jams // Magazine // Features

Hillside 2015: Heat, humidity, ethno-chaos, and peace!

Photography by Robert Portnoff

 

THINKBOX THINKS: Ilesoniq 2015

August 20 2015 // Thinkbox // Magazine // Features

Fans wait year-round for the events that are the cornerstones of their passion, where they're free to be weird and let their freak flags fly.

Review: Osheaga Music and Arts Festival 2015

August 7 2015 // Krystal Christine // Magazine // Features

Reminiscing About Osheaga

CJLO's Krystal Christine reviews the 10th Annual Osheaga Music and Arts Festival held at Parc Jean Drapeau on July 31 to August 2, 2015. Be sure to tune in to The Trend on CJLO with Krystal and Camille every Tuesday at 9 PM for a full dose of entertainment and hot topics.

 

Day 1: July 31st, 2015


FKA Twigs

Osheaga 2015: 10th Anniversary Preview!

July 21 2015 // Krystal Christine // Magazine // Features

Summer would not be complete without attending at least one concert, better yet a music festival. Montreal is home to one of the biggest music and arts festivals, which is none-other than Osheaga. This year Osheaga is celebrating its 10th Anniversary at Parc Jean Drapeau starting July 31 and running until August 2nd. Most packages are sold out by now, but if you're lucky enough, you can still purchase a single day pass. Hopefully the weather will be great so that we can dance the night away.

Joining the Movement : A recap of AIM's debut weekend

July 3 2015 // Thinkbox // Magazine // Features

How do you start a movement? I'm not sure, but the organizers and DJs of the first ever Art Innovation Movement festival - or AIM - sure know how.

The inaugural edition of AIM ended just a few days ago - and I'm still wishing it hadn't. My goal in attending the festival was to see if I would be able to find the beauty of house and techno music. As someone who got their start in trance and dubstep, I got to the festival with my nose up in the air, and left with my feet in the dirt; humbled by the weekend's beautiful sound and experiences.

FRINGE 2015: A conversation with Choses Sauvages

July 3 2015 // Frantz-Patrice Séïde Cameau // Magazine // Features

On Thursday night June 20th, two bands performed at le Divan Orange during the homestretch of the Music at the Fringe Festival series.

The bombastic Mehdi Cayenne Club opened at 10. Mehdi, the lead singer of the band with a happy-go-lucky personality, added some extra spice to their already explosive musical set.

FRINGE 2015: Fringe Tunes – Mozart's Sister

June 29 2015 // Joana Cumo // Magazine // Features

June 19th. It was the last Friday night of the Fringe Fest.

On the streets of Montreal’s Plateau neighborhood, flocks of cheerful and light-hearted people were meandering from one venue to another hoping to witness their favourite theatre show.

Amidst all of the commotion, I was dashing through the crowded streets to reach my destination when a silhouette – much like a ghost – walked right past me and evaporated into thin air as quickly as it had passed through the doors of le Divan Orange..

Completely unfazed by the unusual yet underwhelming apparition, I continued to walk towards my own finish line.

FRINGE 2015: Is This Pretentious?

June 26 2015 // Danilo Bulatovic // Magazine // Features

Team Greco’s play Is this Pretentious? borrows the conventions of a well-loved reoccurring comedy sketch in a late night variety show, à la Saturday Night Live.

The bare bones set, the larger than life foil characters, and the line deliveries that keep character interactions feeling semi-improvisational, are all defining features of this short, and conceptually strong show.

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