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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!


An Introduction to Othello Tunnels, The New Face of Rock

It is so refreshing to receive a new recording by a rock band in 2025 that is neither in the post-punk vein nor dripping with shoe-gaze reverb. That is not to say that either of those genres or the bands continuing to carry the torch are bad, it is just nice to hear something swimming upstream every now and then. Othello Tunnels could care less about musical trends and of-the-moment fads, and that is why they are a band to keep an eye on.


SXSW Preview: An interview with knitting

CJLO head music director Aviva talked with Montreal band knitting about accessiblity in local music, the DIY spirit, and their upcoming single "Nite Lite," out March 3rd via Mint Records. knitting embarks to the USA for upcoming showcases at New Colossus Festival and SXSW in March. 


SXSW Preview: An interview with Karsyn Henderson from Truck Violence

CJLO program director Cam talked with Karsyn Henderson about conversational music, outdoor shows, the Praries and Truck Violence's upcoming US tour with stops in New York and SXSW. 

Tune into Shaking the Habitual Tuesdays at 1pm, only on CJLO. 

 


I'm Still Here: A Review

I’m Still Here  (Currently playing Original Portuguese with VOA Cineplex Forum VOA/Original Portuguese with STF Cinema Beaubien and Cinema Du Parc)

Dir Walter Salles

Staring: Fernanda Torres, Selton Mello

Runtime: 138 Mins


Molchat Doma Hypnotizes MTELUS

Founded in 2017 in Minsk, Belarus, MOLCHAT DOMA stands at the intersection of post-punk, new wave, and synth-pop. Their 2018 album Etazhi quickly became a cult classic, with its hypnotic blend of guitar and synth melodies that manage to get stuck in your head long after the music stops. This tour focused on their latest release, Belaya Polosa (2024), showcasing their growth as a band while retaining the signature sound that has garnered them a global following.


Silverstein, Thursday, Arm’s Length, and Split Chain Bring Emo and More to l’Olympia

Silverstein, Thursday, Arm’s Length, and Split Chain, took over l’Olympia this past Saturday, February 15th. It’s Silverstein’s 25th-anniversary tour, and they brought a stacked lineup, ranging from 2000s legends Thursday to steadily rising Arm’s Length and new kids on the UK block Split Chain.


Whats to come from Out of Order - A Behind the Scenes Look at What the Band Has Been Up To

Out of Order is a street rock and roll band from Montreal. Together since 2001, they have put together five albums over time. Two years ago, they released Under the Knife, a hard-hitting and heart-felt OI album. Now, they are working on releasing their much-anticipated sixth studio album called Edge of the Tracks.


BHM: An Interview with NFB Spokesperson Anne-Claire Lefaivre

Remi interviews Anne-Claire Lefaivre, spokesperson for the National Film Board of Canada about this year's edition of Black History Month programming.

 


Dead Beats Reviews: Nosferatu

As the lights dimmed and the audience (mostly) hushed, Nosferatu opens with a blank screen and a quiet lullaby followed by heart-wrenching tears. Immediately, we are thrown into the familiar yet unfamiliar as we witness Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp) make her first contact with Count Orlock (Bill Skarsgård).


How Open Wide Redefines Inhaler's Sound

Entering a dreamscape where reflection and exhilaration entwine, Inhaler presents their much-awaited third studio album Open Wide.


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