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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!

CJLO's Best of the Decade

December 31 2019 // Magazine // Features

As the decade comes to a close, we at CJLO, have taken the time to look back at the past 10 years to document our favourite albums, artists and movies. Join us on this blast from the past and see if you agree with our choices!

See you in the New Year! 

Alex hosts Ashes to Ashes every Tuesday from 8 p.m.

CJLO BEST OF 2019

December 16 2019 // Magazine // Features

As 2019 comes to an end, it's time to look back at our favourite content of the year! Each of our DJs have sent in their own curated list of "Best of" content for the year. Do you agree with their picks?

Francella is CJLOs Station Manager and hosts Superconnected every Monday at 11 a.m.

The Sand Enigma: A Look into the Creative Energy of Montreal/Cairo’s Jazz Group Land of Kush

December 7 2019 // Julia Warren // Magazine // Concert Reviews

On November 11th, 2019, I was sneaking my way into a sold out Sala Rossa to catch the launch of Sam Shalabi’s Montreal-based big band Land of Kush and their newest work entitled Sand Enigma. I was led to the very back of the room, weaving and cautiously stepping between the mush of people. In through the green room, and on to what is usually the stage, there are chairs set up for an additional audience perched above and behind the massive setup of instruments and chairs on the ground. Taking my seat in the dark, I look out into the room. People sitting, standing shoulder to shoulder, all anticipating what is to come.

Into the Wild with Laurence-Anne

December 3 2019 // Alex Viger-Collins // Magazine // Features

Photo Credit: Geneviève Grenier

Album titles can be a tricky thing to finalize. Along with its cover, an album’s title will ideally evoke some sense of what to expect when you listen to it. With Première apparition, Montreal singer-songwriter Laurence-Anne picked the most vividly descriptive title that I’ve heard in quite some time. Released in February 2019, her debut album title suggests the existence of an otherworldly nature to the artist’s particular set of alternative pop songs.

Gringe Brings the Heat To L’Astral

December 2 2019 // Jean-Philippe Giroux // Magazine // Concert Reviews

On November 29th, France-based rapper Gringe, otherwise known as Guillaume Tranchant, played an energetic show at L’Astral in the downtown core. The second Gringe took the small stage, he was able to effortlessly command the room's unsurmountable energy. Rapping with eloquence, maturity and ease, the France-native delivered a solid performance and proved himself to be an effective storyteller.

Daniel Caesar at Place Bell, November 12th, 2019

November 16 2019 // Aliah Guerra // Magazine // Concert Reviews

On November 12th, thousands of young Canadians trekked through the cold and filled Laval’s Place Bell to see Daniel Caesar. 
 
Unfortunately, the opening act did not perform, so the audience anxiously waited for Daniel Caesar - and it was definitely worth the wait. The roaring audience was thrilled to see Daniel. The stage set, complete with the silhouette of the band displayed upon a huge canvas while Daniel stood centre stage with four divine back-up vocalists accompanying him, made for an incredible show. 

An Interview with "This is Not a Movie" Director Yung Chang (Audio)

November 14 2019 // Remi Caron // Film

For At The Movies Reviews on Location Remi interviews Yung Chang, the director of This is Not A Movie playing at this year's Rencontres Internationales du Documentaries de Montréal (RIDM) festival. The documentary follows The Independent journalist Robert Fisk as he covers conflicts in the Middle East.

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Montreal’s RIDM Festival: Uniting Cinephiles Through the Medium of Documentary

November 9 2019 // Remi Caron // Film

Documentary films have the power to entertain as well as educate the cinephile, and for that reason I have a deep appreciation for the genre. The Montreal International Documentary Festival (RIDM) is making a return in 2019 for its 22nd edition. Hosted from November 14th-24th, the festival showcases some of the best short and feature length documentaries from across the globe.

Toro Y Moi Live in Montreal

November 7 2019 // Akeem Johnson // Magazine // Concert Reviews

 Chaz Bear aka Toro Y Moi packed the Corona Theatre alongside his band and Channel Tres. 

 

The Blair Witch Project: An Anniversary Viewing from One of the Best Years of Film

November 5 2019 // Remi Caron // Film

It is noted by many film critics that 1999 was one of the best years in film. Indeed, this statement is true having previously looked back on the year highlights on At The Movies with anniversary reviews of The Matrix, The Sixth Sense, American Beauty, and soon a November review of Eyes Wide Shut.

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