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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!

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.

Allstar Weekend + Done With Dolls + Action Item @ Corona Theatre

May 20 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Would I have decided to go to see three pop bands on my own? Not a chance! However, I did what any great mother would do - I decided to take on this task, because my daughter Samantha is a major fan of Allstar Weekend. So this review is a collaborative effort, as Samantha Munroe’s opinions are reflected here too.

Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings + Black Joe Lewis and The Honeybears @ Metropolis

May 17 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings is kicking off a new tour and her first stop is Montreal at Metropolis. This meant the crowd had the pleasure of getting her fresh and excited.

Tame Impala @ Café Campus

May 17 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Deftones @ Metropolis

May 12 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

The American ‘metal’ band Deftones reigned over a full house on May 4th. Metropolis was at full capacity; people could barely walk to the bar without bumping into someone. Personally, I had never seen the venue so crowded. Fans flocked from all over the country just to see these guys perform live. “I bought my ticket off some dude from Vermont,” exclaimed one fan that had searched craigslist for a ticket after he found out that the show was already sold out.

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