Features

Highlights 2014 - Seb Black + Eddie Paul @ Casa del Popolo

December 29 2014 // Brave New Jams // Magazine // Features

This is the first in a series of photo essays that take a look back at some of the highlights from the year 2014. Kicking off the series is Montreal's own Seb Black at Casa del Popolo on March 20th.

The Best of 2014

December 22 2014 // CJLO 1690AM // Magazine // Features

Releases We Loved

There is a new and exciting year ahead of us, but we here at CJLO 1690AM want to take this chance to reminisce about the wonderful music 2014 had to offer. The folks at the "little station that does!" give you their top picks of the year, and the lists reflect the different styles of music that broadcasts on CJLO every day, as well as the eclectic tastes of our DJs!

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).

Best Study Locations Near Loyola Campus

November 28 2014 // Justine Smith // Magazine // Features

Finals are upon us, and for students living and studying primarily at Loyola Campus, it often seems as though downtown gets all the luck in terms of variety of study locales. Luckily for you though, CJLO calls Loyola and NDG it’s home, so we’re here to help you move out of the library and enjoy some of the sights as you hit the books.

Loyola Multi-Faith Chapel

7141 Sherbrooke St. W.

Halifax Pop Explosion 2014

November 25 2014 // Denis Arsenault // Magazine // Features

Gus' Pub, A Love Story

Over the last few years, I was told numerous times that I would love the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Former and current residents told me it was my kind of town and I should come out some time for a visit.

Mundial Montreal 2014 Top Picks

November 19 2014 // Sugarface Nene // Magazine // Features

Mundial Montreal, Montreal's World Music Summit, is back and CJLO 1690 AM is on the scene! With 34 artists and eight workshops and panels to choose from, you might ask yourself, "Where do I start?" Well, look no further friends of CJLO, here are the top Mundial Montreal shows to check out this week, brought to you by Beat The World! 

 

Highlights of Expozine 2014

November 18 2014 // Justine Smith // Magazine // Features

This past weekend was the 12th annual Expozine, a free event dedicated to small press. Featuring over 300 artists working in print, art and even film, the festival is a must for fans of emerging artists and alternative publishing. With each passing year Expozine seems to grow and grow, fuelled by the unending enthusiasm of both artists and patrons. Just a couple of hours after opening its doors to the public, personal space becomes limited with the room vibrating with laughter, curiosity and new discoveries.

CMJ 2014: Julie's Adventures in New York City

November 7 2014 // Julie Matson // Magazine // Features

I am slowly recovering from my general malaise contracted in the city more famously known as New York City (big big city equals germs germs germs). I had a whirlwind petite adventure during the 2014 edition of the CMJ Music Marathon in October.

Spooky Tales

October 31 2014 // Angelica // Magazine // Features

Happy Halloween! Here's a CJLO Ghost Story

CMJ Music Marathon 2014 - Day 1 Recap

October 24 2014 // Andrew Wieler // Magazine // Features
Photo: Lazer/Wulf @ The Acheron in New York, October 21, 2014

Ah yes, the first day of the CMJ Music Marathon in New York City. First on the agenda, walk from SoHo up to NYU to register and pick up my badge. I never get over the strange juxtaposition of the old, I guess converted, church next to a large 12 storey or so building. Oh New York, you so crazy.

CJLO Investigates Normcore

October 21 2014 // Sarah Stupar // Magazine // Features

In this new series, the CJLO Magazine investigates subcultures and various "cores". First up, Sarah Stupar from Best of the West discusses the origins of Normcore.

Polaris Music Prize 2014 <<< WINNER

September 22 2014 // Magazine // Features

Congratulations to Tanya Tagaq, winner of the 2014 Polaris Music Prize for her album Animism.

These were the nominated albums, released between June 2013 and June 2014 (*short list):

Ty Segall & Mikey Heppner meet Psi Factor & the Cougar

September 22 2014 // Stephanie Dee // Magazine // Features

POP Symposium and SOCAN present: Psi Factor & The Cougar with Ty Segall, Mikey Heppner, and Songs

Osheaga 2014

August 4 2014 // Maiden Voyage // Magazine // Features

All photos courtesy of Osheaga

Defining the Fantasia Experience

July 28 2014 // Saturn De Los Angeles // Magazine // Features

Fantasia, what is it that makes you so cool?

Polaris Music Prize 2014 // Short List

July 15 2014 // CJLO // Magazine // Features

It's the moment we've all been waiting for! Here are the 10 short-list nominees for the 2014 Polaris Music Prize, in alphabetical order by artist:

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