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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!

Film Review - Good Neighbours

June 14 2011 // Magazine // Features

Living in Montreal can be challenging, especially when you move into your first apartment building. You will never be able to know what kind of people live right next to you. Do you knock on every door to introduce yourself? Probably not. Therefore, you grin and bear the feeling that someone who you live next to could be plotting your demise.

Mutek's Nocturne 2: Modeselektor + Anstam + FaltyDL + Jacques Greene + Sirisumo @ Metropolis

June 9 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Mutek’s Nocturne 2 was the Modeselektion night – a night of forward thinking party music whose main room line-up was curated by Germany’s Modeselektor.

Mutek's Nocturne 1: Amon Tobin + Gold Panda + Badawi @ Metropolis

June 8 2011 // Magazine // Music Reviews

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Milow + Brett Denen @ National Theatre

June 6 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Brett Dennen took the stage in front of a packed house at the gorgeous and historic National Theatre. While I disapprove of his music generally, the songsmith has an undeniable charisma, and set against the smoky, softly lit backdrop of the National’s stage his 6’5” frame is impossible to ignore. His entrance was marked by screams from the crowd, many of whom had obviously come just to hear him play.

Friendly Fires + Wise Blood @ Theatre Corona

June 3 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Hailing from the UK, Friendly Fires made a splash on the music scene when about half of their debut album was part of commercials and video game soundtracks. In fact, I only learned about this band through a commercial for Nintendo’s Wii. Their music is infectious and it’s hard to stay still while listening to them.

Mutek 2011 Starts Today!

June 1 2011 // Magazine // Features

Blackfield + Anathema @ Le National

May 31 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Blackfield… coming to Montreal? It was hard to contain the excitement! Finally, this amazing union of Porcupine Tree’s Steve Wilson and Israel’s most prominent rock musician, Aviv Geffen, were coming and I was stoked.

Lykke Li + Grimes @ Metropolis

May 28 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

The World Inferno Friendship Society @ Club Lambi

May 26 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

It was Wednesday May 18, 2011—just three days before the impending Rapture that would kick off the end of the world (as predicted by Harold Camping). In anticipation for that fateful moment, I made a list of five simple things I wanted to do before death on Saturday: 

Guitar Wolf + Cheap Time + Disablers @ Le Cabaret du Mile End

May 23 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

On Monday, May 16th, I discovered I was wrong in thinking leather pants couldn’t be cool. All the tight, glistening pairs of pants I once associated with thrift stores, venereal disease and general scumminess should be sent to Japan without hesitation. Why? Because apparently Japanese rock and roll bands like Guitar Wolf have figured out some mystical way to rock that shit.

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