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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!

Protest The Hero @ Le National

April 6 2010 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

One of my greatest concert regrets is that I've never seen Monster Magnet live.  Also, I'm sad that I didn't catch a tour that came close to me featuring Soilwork, Devildriver, Lamb of God, and a then-non-emo Killswitch Engage.  We all have live music dreams that are unfulfilled.  Without them, what would be the point of getting excited to see anything live?  Well, this past week, I was able to scratch one of my concert "To Do"s off my list. I finally got to see Protest the Hero.

Column: The High End Theory – The Wu Brand

March 31 2010 // Magazine // Features

There was a point years ago when it seemed as though the Wu-Tang legacy was dying out. Many of the artists had released more solo records, but nothing that had anyone talking. Then 8 Diagrams was released in 2007.

The album was not without its flaws. In fact, it had many. But with RZA’s genius on "The Heart Gently Weeps" and others, it was clear that the Clan still had something in the tank.

Bitchin' Kitchen TV Launch Party

March 30 2010 // Magazine // Features

Bitchin’ Kitchen Food Network Launch Party 

KOKO | Opus Hotel 

March 23, 2010

Nadia G and the Bitchin' Kitchen crew rocked KOKO, Italian-style, with music spun by DJ FRIGID and classic canzoni performed by Marco Calliari.

For more photos of the event, click here.

Bitchin' Kitchen airs on Food Network Canada April 1st @ 11pm EST. Watch it!

Henry Rollins @ Le National

March 30 2010 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

The longest relationship I have been in to this day has been only 16 months and that is being generous. I believe punk rock to be my first love, my family to be my undying love and strength and Henry Rollins to be my future husband.

Movie Review: Until The Light Takes Us

March 29 2010 // Magazine // Features

First off, a word of warning: Until The Light Takes Us focuses on the Norwegian black metal scene that developed during the early '90s, and doesn’t really provide a concise history of the genre. This is not Black Metal 101, seeing as there is almost no coverage of black metal prior to or outside of that movement. If you’re peripherally familiar with the music and subculture, however, this film will flesh out the facts with some interesting personal perspectives which novices and diehard fans alike will very much enjoy.

Beard Of The Week - Freeway

March 29 2010 // Magazine // Features

This week's beard comes recommended from none other than CJLO's own distinguished program director/host of The Phantastiq Cypha, Doc Holidae. When trying to sell me on this particular beard, the only thing he had to say was "neck beard." Yes, this week's edition is the premier of neck beards on BOTW!

With Gay Abandon Visits... Leslie & The Lys!

March 26 2010 // Magazine // Features

THE REVIEW:

Battle Of The Bands - The Judges Pt. 2

March 23 2010 // Magazine // Features

Battle Of The Bands - The Judges Pt. 1

March 23 2010 // Magazine // Features

Attention ignorant jerks: compared to what’s about to go down, Rock Band’s masturbatory displays are for your little cousin.  Religious beliefs are gonna be suspended. Puppies ‘ll look ugly, Al Gore’s gonna apologize. Think I’m talking about the apocalypse?  Fuck you: that’s in 2012.  

I’m speaking about the upcoming CJLO Battle of the Bands – an occasion that separates the true heroic jerks from the jerk-offs, those who will go on to cut quality music versus those who’ll be in their mid-forties cutting mom’s bushes.

Battle Of The Bands - Band Profiles Pt. 2

March 23 2010 // Magazine // Features
With a decidedly digital sound and the speed of a sci-fi car chase comes Left Side Neighbour, whose lineup consist of drummer Guy Juevich and "Everything Else" player Lucas Fowles.  The sound is aggressive, menacing, clean and dirty all at the same time and at time wouldn't be out of place in a CSI evidence testing montage (in a good way!).

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