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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!

FRINGE 2015: A Nightmare for Oberon

June 11 2015 // Sarah Stupar // Magazine // Features

A Nightmare for Oberon asks the question “what happens when Shakespeare's women collide?”

Written by Toronto-born Concordia student Julie Foster, the script is the strongest part of the production. The worlds of Faerie Queen Titania, Hamlet's Ophelia, and the Lady Macbeth collide in a magical forest, and through the lens of Shakespeare we are presented arguments around gender, sexuality and femininity.

FRINGE 2015: APigeon at Le Divan Orange

June 11 2015 // Danilo Bulatovic // Magazine // Features

Montreal’s own Annie Sama (alias APigeon) brought her tour to an end at Le Divan Orange on Saturday June 6th, in support of her 2014 debut album “APigeon is Born”.

The electricity was tangible in the air as patrons milled into the venue on a deceptively long spring evening, as the very last of the sun absorbed by the window faded into darkness. Perhaps it was a shared subconscious anticipation for the summer, or the volatile cosmic combination of Mercury in retrograde and a Sagittarius moon that made APigeon's innovative sound particularly potent that evening.

FRINGE 2015: Je pense donc je suis

June 9 2015 // Frantz-Patrice Séïde Cameau // Magazine // Features

On June 8th, we went back stage with Jade Ghalila, director of "Je pense donc je suis”, a few minutes after the Générale devant Public* at La Maison des Amis du Plateau Mont-Royal, a community oriented, non-profit organization. Here is the conversation, translated into English from the original French-language interview.

*Fun fact: Générale devant Public means the dress rehearsal in front of a live theatre audience.

Frantz: How’s the stress level?

FRINGE 2015: A SILVER-PLATED STARTER KIT

June 6 2015 // Saturn De Los Angeles // Magazine // Features

Welcome to that time of the year where the sun shines bright and a wild, creative, euphoric, and unpredictable three-week party takes in full stride. #FringeBuzz is beginning to take the city by storm and we’re here to keep you company!

CJLO has been blazing with extensive coverage of this year’s St-Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival as they celebrate their 25th Silver Anniversary. Whether you are new to the Fringe or you have been a patron of this one-of-a-kind summer experience, we got you covered.

Learn what we have in store just for you in this pocket-size silver-plated starter kit.

FRINGE 2015: TRANTASY

June 5 2015 // Sarah Stupar // Magazine // Features

I mean, you know who Tranna Wintour is right?

The readers of CULT MTL voted Tranna among the hottest and best dressed Montrealers with a killer Instagram account to boot. She is also performing at The Wiggle Room as a part of the St-Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival, so if you don’t know who Tranna Wintour is, now is a good time to find out!

What is Pouzza Fest, Really?

May 31 2015 // Abby E. Schachter // Magazine // Features

Pouzza Fest is just a baby in the musical festival world. It has been around a mere five years, but in that short time it has skyrocketed in popularity. This three-day festival showcases punk bands from just about everywhere. This brings us to Pouzza's goal and ultimate message: Punk is still alive, and whoever said it was dead is stupid. Okay maybe that isn't necessarily a quote from their organizer Hugo Lecurie, or even something anyone has said, or necessarily their mission statement. Nonetheless, the festival proves that PUNK is not just a passing trend. It is a lifestyle, an attitude... but sometimes punk still has this really bad rep. 

Geektastiq

May 28 2015 // Brian 'Döc' Holidæ // Columns

Origins

Hozier, Ballet and the Death of an Artist

May 28 2015 // Sarah Stupar // Magazine // Features

Dance is one of the lesser consumed cultural products, and ballet especially is still seen as a niche market. While it's true that ballet is not for everyone, it hardly tries to be (so much so in fact that often certain types of bodies are actively excluded from it). Ballet and pop culture mixes are rare, and this is no accident, as ballet projects an image of being above popular culture. This is why the other day I was surprised, yet excited when I stumbled upon this video.

 

Pouzza Fest 2015 - Seeing Pouzza Through Fresh Eyes

May 26 2015 // Simone Grenier // Magazine // Features
Photo: Simone & Annette

Simone Grenier was born in Quebec but has spent most of her life living in Corsica, a French island located on the Mediterranean Sea. Her parents made one hell of a good decision. Although the island is owned by France, it is closer in region to Northern Italy. A few years ago, Grenier decided at the young age of 18 to move back to the city she barely remembered—Montreal. This summer will be her last here, and she wanted to share with us her personal Pouzza festival experience. She is fan of punk, her favourite band is Guerilla Poubelle and in this write up/farewell she compares the differences and similarities within the North American and European music scenes.

Pouzza Fest 2015 >> Photos

May 26 2015 // Photography and text by Robert Portnoff // Magazine // Features

The fifth edition of Pouzza Fest, Montreal's punk music festival, kicked off the summer festival season. Or should I say, slammed and surfed over the Victoria Day weekend. Taking place at several locations spread out through downtown Montreal and the red light district. Headlining the festival was Municipal Waste, and this year the outdoor stage featured more bands than ever, with such notables as The Bruce Lee Band and The Planet Smashers.

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