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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!

SUBSTANTIAL - Sacrifice

May 13 2008 // Magazine // Music Reviews

By Adrian “A-Dubs” Warner - Eclectricity - 09/11/2007

I discovered Substantial a few years ago when I saw his name on a 12” single posse cut. I found him and the others on the track to be typical, talented underground rappers. When I heard he released a full length CD, I was very intrigued. Then, when I heard the first few tracks of Sacrifice, I discovered he was perhaps a bit more talented than I thought. He has a track named “That Damn Good” and I am inclined to agree.

STREETLIGHT MANIFESTO @ Le Studio

May 6 2008 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

By Eli Levinson - Bender Night - 04/25/2008

As I came up to le Studio Juste Pour Rire on Friday April 25th to see Streetlight Manifesto, I saw something that made me apprehensive: tons of similarly dressed teenagers. They had a similar punk/suburbia/ska look to them, and you could tell they were REALLY looking forward to the show that was about to start. But how would they react? What sort of crowd would it be?

HOT CHIP @ Metropolis

May 5 2008 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

By Simon Howell - A Listening Ear - 04/15/2008

While critical reactions to Hot Chip's third album Made in the Dark have been mixed, the album's go-for-broke approach to pop eclecticism seems to be a hit with music fans -- the last time the 'Chip hit town, it was at La Sala Rossa only a year and a half ago, promoting their breakthrough release The Warning. This time around, they sold out the 2300-capacity Metropolis -- a mixed blessing, as while it's nice to see love for the band, it's easily one of my least favorite venues to negotiate.

DEAD MEADOW + The High Dials @ Club Lambi

May 5 2008 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

By Simon Howell - A Listening Ear - 04/23/2008

BUCK 65 feat SCRATCH BASTID + Cadence Weapon @ Le National

May 5 2008 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

By J-Nice - The Limelight - 04/19/2008

T-PAIN & FAMILY @ Metropolis

May 4 2008 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

By Lindsay Wood - Through Being Cool - 04/13/2008

I wish someone had bought me a “drank” or a bottle before I sat through this show. Many people warned me about going to it. They said, “Lindsay, it will be T-Pain singing along over his own voice,” or “he won’t sing very well because of his voice being so digitalized.”

AUTECHRE + Massonix @ Club Soda

May 4 2008 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

By Dan Stefik - The Ground-Up - 04/13/2008

As far as I know, Autechre fans haven’t yet reached a definitive verdict on their latest LP, Quaristice. The camps appear divided: while some feel that a recent departure from their tried and true approach is nothing short of blasphemy, others argue that the LP’s shorter tracks and more minimal stylings are strangely affecting. However, neither camp could contest the explosive energy of Sean Booth and Rob Brown’s performance at Club Soda last night.

TAPES 'N TAPES + White Denim @ Cabaret Juste Pour Rire

May 4 2008 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

By Comma Chameleon - Semicolon Cancer; - 04/01/2008

ANTI-FLAG - The Bright Lights of America

April 21 2008 // Magazine // Music Reviews

By Josh Mocle - The Kids are So-So - 04/01/2008

SAUL WILLIAMS @ La Tulipe

April 21 2008 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

By Eli Levinson - Bender Night - 04/13/2008

As I entered La Tulipe on Sunday April 13th, I immediately got a feeling of anticipation. It came from behind the black doors that lead to the main room. The thumping beat emanating from behind those doors was a sign and I followed it into the packed main room. Ladies and gentlemen, presenting Saul Williams!

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