The Brains! Friday on The Reaktor

April 24 2013 // CJLO

Start your weekend off the healthy way, tune out the boredom and tune in to The Reaktor this Friday, April 26th. Montreal psychobilly band The Brains will be talking with Abby (a.k.a DJ Shaktor the Reaktor) at 3:15 PM EST about their most recent album, upcoming shows, and the local music scene. 

Wake-up Call Sleeps In

April 16 2013 // CJLO

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It looks like we can all sleep in, because the Wake-up Call, your source for local, Canadian, and International indie rock, pop, and punk music, is moving back one hour. You can now hear host Carlo S. from 7:00 to 9:00 on Thursdays. Listen in at 1690AM or www.CJLO.com

 

Sunday Metal

April 5 2013 // CJLO

It's time for CJLO's Funding Drive, and if you thought metal wouldn't be a part of it, you thought wrong. Listen in on Sunday, April 7th for all the metal you can handle from 4-9 PM with all kinds of special stuff.

Extra Smooth brings the $$$ on Midnight Love Affair

April 4 2013 // CJLO

As part of the 2nd annual CJLO fundraising drive, R&B/HIP-HOP DJ crew "Extra Smooth" will be joining Midnight Love Affair on Sunday, April 7th from 10pm - 11pm to make those pockets full of money bounce with an all ca$h money-themed DJ set.

AJ Korkidakis & Lessons Learned

April 4 2013 // Magazine // Interviews

LESSONS LEARNED. Sam and Charlie are two friends who, after being apart for many years, meet again at an old teacher's funeral. They are soon guilt-stricken as they reminisce about the childish pranks they pulled on their teachers years ago. Revelations–and regrets–quickly ensue when they decide to go apologize to another former teacher.

Q&A << Richard "Bugs" Burnett

April 1 2013 // Magazine // Interviews

Q&A by Abby Schachter, freelance journalist and host of The Reaktor (Fridays at 2 PM EST on CJLO). Follow Abby on Tumblr.

March 23rd on The Limelight

March 23 2013 // CJLO

Tune in to The Limelight on Saturday, March 23rd at 6-8 PM EST for an interview with Sarah MK and Jahsun Drms from the Kalmunity Vibe Collective. Kalmunity is celebrating their 10-year anniversary on March 30th, and we'll be talking to them about their success in the Montreal scene over the last ten years.

New Swears - Funny Isn't Real

March 18 2013 // Magazine // Music Reviews

 
Inquisitive stoned hipster asks : "So, what kind of music does your band play?" 

Also stoned hipster musician replies : "Uh.. I don't know... rock I guess.."

The world of rock and roll is about as dirty as my pile of socks that pay homage to my unbearable laziness. There are so many different sub genres and styles to take into consideration when you're describing the sound of your favourite rock band. New Swears falls into a category that isn't serious by any means, but they are tight as fuck.

Exclusive Metal Listening Party with CJLO and Roadrunner

March 18 2013 // CJLO

 

Roadrunner Records Canada and CJLO 1690AM are pleased to present an exclusive metal listening party at Katacombes in Montreal for two of 2013’s biggest releases!

On March 27th, come out and listen to Norwegian ”black & roll” innovators Kvelertak’s sophomore album, “Meir”, and Killswitch Engage’s new album “Disarm the Descent”, featuring the highly anticipated return of former lead singer Jesse Leach.

Wednesday, March 13th on Champions of the Local Scene: Jenny 5000

March 12 2013 // CJLO

Tune in to CJLO 1690 AM on Wednesday, March 13th at 6-7 pm ET for a very special episode of Champions of the Local Scene featuring our guest host and "Jenny 5000" creator Sinbad Richardson! We'll be talking about the launch of his new animated short, and spinning original music composed by Montreal artists specifically for the film. There are even more surprises coming up on the show, so you certainly want to catch Champs this week!

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