As far as I can make out, "edgy" occurs when middlebrow, middle-aged profiteers are looking to suck the energy—not to mention the spending money—out of the "youth culture". So they come up with this fake concept of seeming to be dangerous, when every move they make is the result of market research and a corporate master plan. –Daria Morgendorffer

This semester, CJLO welcomes an awesome array of brand new programming to the 1690AM radio family.

You can hear the fine selections of a classical connoisseur on Wagner's Beard (Friday, 1:00 - 2:00pm.) Those with heavier tastes will appreciate Sublime State of Doom, which features the most brutal doom and grindcore (Monday, 8:00 - 9:00pm.) Meanwhile, Play & Pleasure explores sex and sexuality from an open and inclusive perspective (Tuesday, 8:00 - 9:00pm.)

CJLO is ushering in a new school year with a bunch of awesome music-related events to get everyone excited for fall and to initiate those MTL-newbies to the best venues and the best music in the city!

Metal Showcase (17 Sept., 7 pm)

Baritone singer Philippe Sly will be stepping into The F Hole for an interview hosted by Erica Bridgeman. Tune into to CJLO 1690 AM on Monday, September 16th from noon to 1pm for a riveting discussion about Sly's life, accomplishments and performances.

Philippe Sly will be in Montreal from the September 12-17, 2013, performing La Damnation de Faust with l'Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal, conducted by Kent Nagano.