CJLO head music director Aviva talked with Montreal band knitting about accessiblity in local music, the DIY spirit, and their upcoming single "Nite Lite," out March 3rd via Mint Records. knitting embarks to the USA for upcoming showcases at New Colossus Festival and SXSW in March. 

CJLO program director Cam talked with Karsyn Henderson about conversational music, outdoor shows, the Praries and Truck Violence's upcoming US tour with stops in New York and SXSW. 

Tune into Shaking the Habitual Tuesdays at 1pm, only on CJLO. 

Founded in 2017 in Minsk, Belarus, MOLCHAT DOMA stands at the intersection of post-punk, new wave, and synth-pop. Their 2018 album Etazhi quickly became a cult classic, with its hypnotic blend of guitar and synth melodies that manage to get stuck in your head long after the music stops. This tour focused on their latest release, Belaya Polosa (2024), showcasing their growth as a band while retaining the signature sound that has garnered them a global following.

On March 8th 2011, Quebec's provincial government announced a 75% tuition hike for Quebec students. The move triggered a massive 8 month long general strike. It broke records becoming the largest student strike in Quebec's history and the longest student strike in Canada.

This episode tells that story.

Discordia is presented by CJLO 1690AM, made with the help of volunteers at the station, and funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada. New episodes air Mondays at 6pm on CJLO.

By Sydney Sheedy and Piper Curtis

Art by James Fay