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!

The Chainsaw Hookers and BVST Want Your Blood! Wed @ 7pm

June 2 2015 // Angelica C // CJLO

The Chainsaw Hookers, Australia's finest purveyors of splattery, relentless, in your face punk rock'n'roll, are back with their rip roarin' new record We Want Your Blood, and they've been nice enough to hook BVST up with some giveaway copies! Tune in this Wednesday to hear Angelica spin the record and for your chance to win a double pack of We Want Your Blood and their self-titled debut album! The fun starts at 7pm EST this Wednesday, June 3rd!

Champions of the Local Scene: APigeon live & Indie Montreal: Wed 5pm to 7pm

June 2 2015 // Joana Cumo & Frantz-Patrice Séïde Cameau // CJLO

CJLO is pleased to have APigeon & Indie Montreal on a special episode of Champions of the Local Scene, Wed June 3: 5 to 7pm! APigeon is a Montreal based electronic producer, composer and vocalist who is becoming known for both the melodic and poetic sensibilities of her music. You can catch APigeon June 6 at Divan Orange as part of Indie Montreal's Fringe Music Series in the Montreal Fringe Festival.

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. 

Phantastiq Cypha becomes Geektastiq Cypha: Tonight at 10pm!

May 28 2015 // CJLO

Tonight at 10pm, Phantastiq Cypha becomes Geektastiq Cypha with a special episode brought to you by The Retro Expo! The Retro Expo is Montreal's premier pop culture convention... TOYS! ACTION FIGURES! VIDEO GAMES! COMICS! ANIME! COSPLAY! Over 65 tables of awesome stuff- see the facebook event for further details. All of this is happening Sunday, June 7th from 10:00am to 5:00pm at Hotel Ruby Foo's, located right next to 7655 Décarie Boulevard.

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.

 

Shibuya Crossing — Anime North 2015 Music and Fashion Special this Wednesday, May 27th: 2-4pm

May 26 2015 // CJLO

An action-packed special edition of CJLO's international Japanese Music program Shibuya Crossing is in store as we explore the sights and sounds of Canada's premiere fan-run Anime and Japanese Pop Culture Convention - Toronto's very own Anime North. 

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.

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