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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!

AJ Korkidakis & Lessons Learned

April 4 2013 // Magazine // Interviews

LESSONS LEARNED. Sam and Charlie are two friends who, after being apart for many years, meet again at an old teacher's funeral. They are soon guilt-stricken as they reminisce about the childish pranks they pulled on their teachers years ago. Revelations–and regrets–quickly ensue when they decide to go apologize to another former teacher.

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Q&A << Richard "Bugs" Burnett

April 1 2013 // Magazine // Interviews

Q&A by Abby Schachter, freelance journalist and host of The Reaktor (Fridays at 2 PM EST on CJLO). Follow Abby on Tumblr.

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New Swears - Funny Isn't Real

March 18 2013 // Magazine // Music Reviews

Inquisitive stoned hipster asks : "So, what kind of music does your band play?"

Also stoned hipster musician replies : "Uh.. I don't know... rock I guess.."

The world of rock and roll is about as dirty as my pile of socks that pay homage to my unbearable laziness. There are so many different sub genres and styles to take into consideration when you're describing the sound of your favourite rock band. New Swears falls into a category that isn't serious by any means, but they are tight as fuck.

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SXSW 2013 << Tour Diary << Kestrels

March 11 2013 // Magazine // Features

Montreal-Toronto-Halifax trio Kestrels kicked off their second US tour last week, and are now heading down to Austin, Texas for SXSW. In this CJLO exclusive tour diary, guitarist/vocalist Chad Peck gives CJLO Magazine readers a sneaky peek into the daily grind as the band tours from one city to another, and the people, places, and things they encounter along the way. Check back often for new updates and photos!

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Grouper - The Man Who Died In His Boat

February 26 2013 // Magazine // Music Reviews

Some albums must be heard on a good system in order to capture minor nuances in sound. The Man Who Died In His Boat, the latest release from Liz Harris better known as Grouper, demands a proper listen. Harris' ethereal voice, combined with simple guitar strums and multi-layered drones envelops the listener like a dense fog.

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Unknown Mortal Orchestra - II

February 22 2013 // Magazine // Music Reviews

I had never really heard Unknown Mortal Orchestra before listening to this album. I joked with some people at the station that it sounded like it should be a name for a metal band but it is far from it - I found this album to be quite boring really.