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Independent, provocative, now! The CJLO Magazine is the resource for features, reviews, and interviews. Established in 2004, and run by dedicated CJLO volunteers, the magazine covers the latest and best in local and international music, art, theatre, film, festivals, and more!

POP Montreal: Thursday

October 21 2024 // Sam Kitch, Lisa Rupnik // Magazine // Features

POP Montreal returned for its annual weekend of concert after concert spread over 5 days, with over 400 artists and bands playing at over 50 venues across the city. On Thursday, CJLO staff attended a few of the shows POP had to offer

 

Lisa Rupnik

Fontaines DC @ MTELUS

October 19 2024 // Cole Paquet // Magazine // Concert Reviews

It’s not often you witness a band’s rise to stardom unfold in real-time, but for Irish post-punkers Fontaines DC, it’s evident they’re on the fast track to world-renowned rock star status. With every new release, the shows grow larger, the crowds become more fervent, and the band’s presence in the music world becomes increasingly undeniable.

A Piece of Inspiration: A review of the new “Lego Movie”

October 18 2024 // Micaela Kira // Film

There are truly no words to properly articulate how much I enjoyed Piece by Piece,  released on October 11th, 2024.

La Luz @ Bar "Le Ritz" P.D.B

October 18 2024 // Paul Brown // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Arriving at the venue not too long before 8:00 PM proved to be just in the nick of time, which was a stark reminder of how much condo developers in Montréal have changed the live music landscape. In light of the recent closing of La Tulipe and the loss of Le Divan Orange back in 2017, both over noise complaints by new neighbours, venues like Bar "Le Ritz" P.D.B seem to be pushing the start times earlier to avoid the same consequence.

Lightning Bolt turns Club Soda into a beautiful chaos machine

October 15 2024 // Simon Bowrin // Magazine // Concert Reviews

I’m writing this about a week after seeing Lightning Bolt live because I cannot seem to get the night out of my head. The show was something I had been looking forward to since they announced it back in July, and after a venue change and a scare of selling out, my expectations were set very high.

A Candlelit Fusion: Jazz Meets Hip-Hop with Lavender Town’s Take on MF DOOM and More at The Balcony

October 14 2024 // Safa Hachi // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Under the soft amber glow of candlelight at The Balcony, Toronto-based collective Lavender Town delivered a soulful night that blurred the lines between jazz and hip-hop. 

How Sega Bodega captivated the Mile End on a Wednesday

October 12 2024 // Thea Trelawny // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Salvatore Navarette, known by his stage name Sega Bodega, is a UK-based Irish-Chilean artist making waves globally in the electronic and club music scenes.

The Apprentice Film Review

October 11 2024 // Remi Caron // Film

The Apprentice (In Theatres October 11th 2024)

Dir: Alli Abbasi 

Starring: Jeremy Strong, Sebastian Stan, Maria Bakalova

Run Time: 122 min

The Lemon Twigs @ Theatre Fairmount

October 9 2024 // Paul Brown // Magazine // Concert Reviews

The scariest words a music journalist can hear have to be, “Sorry, you’re not on the list.” Which is how my evening began after walking up the steep stairs from Parc Avenue to the will-call window at Théâtre Fairmount this past Friday night. Frantically texting and emailing anyone who could remedy this situation for me, I spent an anxious twenty minutes before doing what I never like to do, but when dealing with a sold-out show it is sometimes the only thing left to do.

It’s About the Journey, Not the Destination - The Hotline TNT Experience

October 6 2024 // Ceylan Borgers // Magazine // Concert Reviews

The first time I saw Hotline TNT live was last May in Vigo during their European tour. During the bus ride from Portugal to Spain, my friend Amanda and I could not contain our excitement that we were about to see our favorite band perform live in Spain. While there is some novelty behind the idea of travelling long distances to see a band perform live, poor planning and a few misunderstandings led to us nearly missing the entire show. Luckily enough, we made it for half of the last song and the encore.

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