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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!

Hate It Too talks Lampshading and performing during COVID-19

September 23 2020 // Liza Volodchenko // Magazine // Interviews

Source: Hate It Too

Let’s jump into the pearls of local underrated punk, and discover what stands behind a band with the edgy name “Hate It Too”. Cédric, Marc-Antoine and Jean-Philippe are amazing conversationalists and told us all about their 2020 album release, habits and online show. Check out the full interview here!

Hate It Too is:
Marc-Antoine Dionne, guitar & vocals

Cédric Michaud, guitar & vocals

Jean-Philippe Gagnon, drums

Stéphane Simard, bass

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An Overview of ShazamFest 2020 (with Photo Gallery!)

September 18 2020 // Robert Portnoff // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Caption: The soulful Perfect Strangers rock the stage at ShazamFest 2020.

Click here to see more photos of the festival (taken by author Robert Portnoff)

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At The Movies Goes Fantasia: Week Two

September 5 2020 // Remi Caron and Danny Aubry // Film

Note: This article was written in tandem by At the Movies co-hosts Remi Caron and Danny Aubry. Remi's section follows, with Danny's starting halfway through...

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At the Movies Goes Fantasia: Week One

August 28 2020 // Remi Caron and Danny Aubry // Film

Note: This article was written in tandem by At the Movies co-hosts Remi Caron and Danny Aubry. Remi's section follows, with Danny's starting halfway through...

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Album Review: Microphones in 2020

August 19 2020 // L. Rupnik // Magazine // Music Reviews

With the band’s first release in 17 years, Phil Elverum of the Microphones shares his vulnerable yet powerful journey of becoming an artist.

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Fantasia Festival 2020: Premier Genre Film Festival is what you need to beat the heat

August 18 2020 // Magazine // Features

There are many unanswered questions in these uncertain times. This was the case when the city of Montreal decided to postpone their summer festivals, forcing many festival organizers to return to the drawing board. This is to say that I am happy that the 24th edition of the Fantasia Film Festival, the premier genre festival, will be taking place virtually, with the titles being accessible online. Even though I am going to miss the atmosphere of the Concordia theatre halls filled with the audience alongside the CJLO DJ’s, the meows, and the experience of Montreal’s downtown scene, the cinephile in me can’t wait for this year's Fantasia Film Festival happening from August 20th to September 2nd.

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“When Did Cheesy Become a Bad Thing?” Dylarama Talks Love Songs and His New EP

August 6 2020 // Alex Viger-Collins // Magazine // Interviews

Photo credit: Simon Loisir

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Remi's June Streaming Recap

July 31 2020 // Remi Caron // Film

The summer heatwaves of June and July have come to stay. While we rejoice in the nice warm weather, we know the frozen tundra is around the corner. As most of us seek the sweet relief of the indoors to cool off in a shady spot or breeze, here are some films and television series to catch up on that have been added to your favourite platforms in the month of June.

Trademark Directors (Netflix)

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Lizzy & the Fanatics Invite Us into their ‘Perfect World’ on New EP

July 28 2020 // Alex Viger-Collins // Magazine // Interviews

After playing in and around Montreal for the past three years, Lizzy & the Fanatics released their new EP Perfect World, a bilingual dreamy indie-pop EP, on the first day of summer 2020. The release date was appropriate, as the six songs on the EP conjure the nostalgia of summers past, when everything felt possible. While a quartet on the stage, Lizzy & the Fanatics is the brainchild of Lysanne Picard (Lizzy). CJLO interviewed Picard about the new EP, feel-good pop songs in these hectic times, and making playlists for her friends.