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Cherry Chapstick + Arman At The Bazaar + Doldrums + Zorch @ O Patro Vys

Fresh noise rock band Zorch from Austin, Texas opened first at O Patro Vys. With panning projections, Zac and Shmu played out elongated versions of songs from their debut EP. Shmu, the drummer and vocalist, played wickedly to his band mate Zac, who could sometimes be seen simultaneously playing on three synthesizers... don't ask me how. Together, they delivered syncopated rhythms, distorted echoes and soaring arpeggios that basically made my jaw hit the floor. They played to please and I was hooked. Really, they were a treat to hear, and the guys are sweet and sincere... I had to buy a t-shirt.

Under his Doldrums moniker, Airik Woodhead has become quite adept at building dramatic sound collages out of almost anything he can get his hands on. As he was twisting knobs, cuing samples and singing, Woodhead was also conducting guest Schmu on the drums and it was a f-l-y improvised consummation. After their first successful collaboration, Airik confessed from the stage that "...we just started playing together and it's love. It's kind of cute." Couldn't be more dead on, Doldrums.

Afterwards, the stage shifted from a plethora of noisey absurdity that would make your mother cry to a more minimal, chill pop vibe. Arman At The Bazaar won the award for the biggest crowd of the night. Using a loop and effects pedal to construct quirky songs about fake love, he made all the cute indie girls and their boyfriends cut loose. I'd heard about this guy before, and I usually go ape over one-man bands, although I maybe got a little deterred when I started hearing his dubstep rendition of "I's the B'y"; everyone else really seemed to like his tribute to the Newfies. He said it was a new song, so maybe he has some fine tweaking to do. Or maybe I'm just falling out of touch with what is genteel.

The crowd dissipated to half its size when Cherry Chapstick stepped on stage. With three front men taking turns to sing each song, I felt as though I was listening to three different bands. Maybe their intentions on switching up vocalists was to make their sound multidimensional, which is not an easy feat or the wisest choice for some bands, or maybe their lips were too dry to have just one of them sing all the songs. That being said, they played well and the crowd was diggin' the feel. Hopefully CC keeps up with their music long enough for it to become a bit more of a mature, uniform sound. Shoegazy glam rock just might not be in right now, maybe someday it will make a comeback. Like I said before, I might just be out of touch with what kids these days are listening to.

-Michael Cota

August 31, 2011

Produced by: Carlo Spiridigliozzi

Stories by: Nikita Smith and Sarah Deshaies

Read by: Sarah Deshaies

50 / 50 Movie Pass Giveaway - Click Here

CJLO Radio and Promo Avenue is giving away two passes to an advance screening of 50/50; a dark comedy starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt as a young man with cancer. The film also stars Seth Rogen, Anna Kendrick, Bryce Dallas Howard and Anjelica Huston

To enter send a tweet, post a message on facebook or email us at contest@cjlo.com. Names will be drawn on Friday, September 9th. Good Luck

Police have no suspects in CEGEP student's murder

A young Gatineau woman's body was laid to rest Wednesday afternoon. But the police say they sill have no suspects in the slaying. Eighteen-year-old Valerie Leblanc's body was found behind her school, Cégep de l'Outaouais, last week. Her body had been beaten and burned.

Gatineau police chief Mario Harel said that despite having no suspects, his officers are putting all their energy into the investigation.

But Senator Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu told Radio-Canada that provincial police should have taken over from the local officers. Boisvenu's own daughter was found dead in 2002, and he founded the Murdered or Missing Persons' Families Association.

Harel said the Sûreté du Quebec is being consulted, and local police have started a Facebook page to find leads. A hotline has been set up to also gather information, at 819-243-2346 ext. 6677

Police are also investigating whether four people who first found Valerie's body may have manipulated the body and potentially compromised the investigation.

Teacher wants sexual assualt charges dropped

A teacher charged with sexual assault has asked a judge to dismiss her case due to court delays.

41 year-old Tania Pontbriand allegedly had a sexual relationship with one of her with a male student while she taught at Rosemere High School, on Montreal’s North Shore.

Pontbriand’s trial was set to start Tuesday, but was postponed by a day.

According to the student, he and Pontbriand had more than 200 sexual encounters between 2002 and 2004 in her car, at the school, and at highway rest stops. The student went to police in 2007.

Pontbriand’s lawyer argues that the time it took for the case to make it to trial was acceptable and should proceed as planned. No decision has been made by the judge.

Rebecca Munroe

What is your DJ alias? & what are its origins?
Rebecca Munroe

What is your show name?
Originally, Canucks Kick It but I'll be starting The Commonwealth Conundrum Wednesday, September 7th.

What genre?
Mainly Alternative, punk, hardcore and more

How long have you been at CJLO?
4 years

What is the best thing about working at CJLO?
This is a loaded question... but I must say it is the underground music that I have really got to know and of course the CJLO crew!

Describe your show as a potential life partner. What are its qualities?
My new show is going to focus on music of the Commonwealth. Each country produces amazing music and I truly wanted to focus on it. Also I love ranting about a particular new subject that has pissed me off, looking for and broadcasting new music news, informing the public about great concerts in the city, as well as what fun there is to do in the city.  I can't forgot to mention that I love to end my show with a chat with Nassim!

Two reasons you host a show
1) To gain broadcasting experience
2) and my dual love of talking and music!

What do you think makes your show unique?
The fact that I don't just stick to one genre of music, but I make sure that all of the music, regardless of genre, is music of the commonwealth.  I can't stress enough, how much I love the commonwealth countries and the phenomenal music they produce.  I will do my best to promote the wonderful talent they each have.

If you weren't doing your show, in what other ways would you express yourself?
Mother, Radio Producer, Actress, Dancer and Partier!

What was the biggest turning point in your musical journey?
Meeting famous radio DJ's Scruff Connors and John Gallagher.

Fill in the blanks
If I could travel back in time and bring back anyone, I would bring back My Grandmother. Because she is missing seeing me embark on my dream and she has never met my daughter Samantha.

What are your 2 favorite albums of all time?
Pretty Hate Machine (NIN) & Rubber Soul (The Beatles)

What is the one piece of technology you cannot live without?
My MacBook/IPhone

Describe yourself in 3 words:

relentless | curious | LOUD!!!

Gadhafi's Family Flees

The National Transition Council in Libya, the current temporary governing party, is angry at Algeria for housing Gadhafi’s family.

Algerian press reported early Monday morning that Gadhafi’s wife and three children crossed the border between Libya and Algeria after rebel forces took control of his compound.

A spokesman for the NTC said they are determined to catch and try entire Gadhafi family. He also said that Algeria’s decision was an aggressive act against Libya.

Algeria defends its decision saying there is a “holy rule of hospitality” in the region.

Meanwhile analysts worldwide recognize the importance of the move.  To many this shows that Gadhafi and his family are no longer safe anywhere in Libya.  It is another step in toppling his regime.

For the people of Libya, the feelings are mixed. Some are happy and wish to bid farewell to turmoil and begin rebuilding. Others are angry and want justice.

The Lonesome Strangers Sad Goodbye

After 7 years on the CJLO airwaves, “The Lonesome Strangers” are calling it quits...
Mike is moving to Ottawa, where he’ll continue making mix-tapes for imaginary girls.

Tune in Tuesday, August 30th from 8pm - 10pm for the final broadcast on CJLO 1690AM

News August 29th 2011

Read by Shaun Malley

Produced by Erica Bridgeman and Jashawn Adams

Stories written by Jacqueline Di Bartolomeo, Chris Hanna and Sofia Gay

Montreal hit by high winds and heavy rainfall

Hurricane Irene was downgraded to a tropical storm when it hit the Northeastern United States, but Montrealers still felt her wrath Sunday. 

High winds and heavy rainfall caused power outrages through Southern Quebec. According to Hydro-Quebec, as many as 180,000 people were without power. 

The 100 kilometers per hour winds also sent two office building windows crashing at the corner of Mansfield and Cathcart streets in downtown Montreal. No one was hurt. Police say it is probably because so few people were outside during the most severe parts of the storm. 

 

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