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CJLO Top 100 of 2018

January 9 2019 // Zakary Slax // CJLO

Hear ye, hear ye! Gather round for CJLO’s top hundo of 2018!

OK, technically it’s the CJLO top 101 due to the tie at #100 but you get the point… I know it’s already a week into this so-called ‘new year’, but we mustn’t dismiss the past so soon as to commit cultural amnesia! Before we delve boldly into this strange future, let’s take a moment to reflect on the year that was in music at CJLO 1690 AM.

Choir Boy: A Review

October 19 2018 // Kaya Martin // CJLO
The first thing I noticed upon entering the Centaur Theatre to see “Choir Boy” was that almost everyone there was a senior citizen. The second thing I noticed was that they were playing Kendrick Lamar in the foyer.
 
I can’t say that I’m an avid musical-goer and therefore am not up to date with all the pre-show protocols, but this was not what I had been expecting. Kendrick was followed by Drake, who was followed by Frank Ocean. I heard a few confused murmurs throughout the crowd, and then the lights dimmed, and the performance began.
 

*CONTEST ALERT*

August 3 2018 // CJLO

CJLO is giving away tickets to Kalmunitys “SPELLBOUND,” event featuring Kelissa & Shacia Payne. With a ladies only bill you won't want to miss this show on August 9 at Petit Campus.

Montreal’s own Kya Kindu, Sam-I-Am Montolla, Joyce N’sana, Chanda, Sugarface Nene, DJ Red Rose and DJ Bles-sed will be performing.

LORDS OF CHAOS, CANADIAN PREMIERE GIVEAWAY!

July 30 2018 // CJLO

CJLO is giving away tickets to the @FantasiaFest Canadian premiere of LORDS OF CHAOS (based on the book about the 90s Norwegian black metal scene)! The screening is this Thursday at 9:45pm in the Hall Theatre on the downtown campus of Concordia University. For your chance to win, message us with your full name and email address or send an email with your name to promo@cjlo.com. Only winners will be contacted.

WIN HEAVY MONTREAL PASSES FROM CJLO!

July 12 2018 // CJLO

Heavy Montreal is quickly approaching (July 28 & 29), and we at CJLO want to give you the chance to win some tickets.  "What do I have to do?" you ask. Well, simply listen to our metal shows Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday for your chance to win.  Here's a breakdown for those that need to schedule this into their week:

  • Hot Chaud - Sunday - (July 15) 11AM - 12PM

Fantasia Film Festival 2018 Raffle

July 10 2018 // CJLO

It's that time of year again, when the Fantasia International Film Festival returns to haunt the halls of the downtown Concordia campus, and CJLO DJs spin live between films in the Hall theatre every day of the festival! Keep your ears peeled for Angelica from BVST, Andrew from Grade A Explosives, DJ Crushcast (Allison) from Femme AM, DJ Viger, a.k.a. Alex from Ashes To Ashes, Emeline from Nozin' Around, Alexandre from Transmission, and Lawrell from Fukubukuro, your 2018 CJLO Fantasia DJ lineup!

Fringe Review: I Think I’m Dead

June 29 2018 // Erica Bridgeman // CJLO

I have known Al Lafrance for many years. We originally met when he worked at CJLO, and hosted the radio show Edge of the City right after Ears Wide Shut with myself and Joshua Nemeroff. I have followed Al’s career because he has always been funny and strange and open, both in mind and in practice, and is a generally entertaining person to be around. I have always thought highly of him, but after seeing I Think I’m Dead, I think Al Lafrance might actually be brilliant. 

EXCLUSIVE: Dirt Cannon's "What Eats You" - PREMIERE on BVST

June 18 2018 // CJLO

At long last, local Southern metalcore stalwarts Dirt Cannon are back with their 3rd full length, and BVST is extremely proud to bring you the premiere! Tune in on Wednesday, June 20th at 7PM to hear What Eats You for the first time ever. This is the record CJLO's metal director Andrew Wieler referenced when CJLO was profiled by Bandcamp, and now it's finally here!

CJLO 1690AM & Weird Canada Present: Drone Day 2018

May 22 2018 // CJLO

For too long the drone has been overshadowed by the tyrants of melody & rhythm. We call upon all drones to come together annually to form a massive drone. 

CJLO - 1690AM, Sender__Receiver and Weird Canada are proud to present: Drone Day 2018: a global celebration of drone music, happening this Saturday, May 26, from noon to 1 PM.

CJLO @ SXSW: Flat Cola Presents SXSW Radio Show Special!

March 12 2018 // CJLO

Listen to Flat Cola Presents: SXSW 2018, today 6-7 PM, and discover artists, underground record labels, and official networking parties at SXSW Conference and Festivals, happening between March 9-18, in Austin, TX. 

Join your host, Mother Tongue, as she journeys to Germany, Mexico, and Colombia. From the hazy psychedelic sounds of Germany's SEA MOYA to the dreamy electronic solo project of NYC-based singer-songwriter, MARRÓN, come explore all that SXSW has to offer! 

Dirty Work Turns Eight!

March 1 2018 // CJLO

Dirty Work is celebrating eight wonderful years on the CJLO airwaves!  

CJLO is celebrating 20 years of existence in 2018!

To commemorate these milestones, Dirty Work will be airing a 20-part series of classic and current interviews with artists, bands and other interesting folks over the next few months, leading up to our 20th Anniversary celebration. We are digging into the vault to bring you some of the best conversations ever had on Dirty Work through its eight-year run.  

CJLO Begins Metal March

March 1 2018 // CJLO

It's March, and here at CJLO that can only mean one thing... it's Metal March.

What is Metal March, you ask? Well, we at CJLO play a lot of metal. By "a lot" I don't mean "we have a 3 hour show at 1AM on Saturday." No, I mean we have 8 hours of strictly metal shows and 7 additional hours of loud programming a week. Our top 30 charts every week usually consists of a minimum of 20% metal or loud bands. So yeah, we play a lot of metal.

New Electronic Music Director!

February 27 2018 // Josh Spencer // CJLO

Help us in welcoming CJLO's newest RPM (Electronic) Music Director, Holden, to the team! You might recognize his program, Multiple Tabs, which features only the most underground and boundary-pushing electronic music.

Say hello to him in person this Saturday, March 3rd at HELM Microbrasserie where DJ Multiple Tabs will be providing the soundtrack to your night from 11pm - 1am for Nuit Blanche!

A Wrinkle In Time - Giveaway!

February 26 2018 // Josh Spencer // CJLO

You can catch A Wrinkle In Time at an advance screening before anyone else does! To win, just e-mail promo@cjlo.com with the subject title "WRINKLE".

You can also win by calling into Moonstruck on Monday, Feb 26th between 4-5pm. Just wait for the prompt!

We are feeling quite generous this week. We must've missed you all this past reading week...

Good luck!

Beat The Box Office to Xavier Rudd!

February 26 2018 // Josh Spencer // CJLO

Welcome back from Reading Week students! We hope you were able to catch up on your work, have a some rest, and even a little fun. 

To celebrate your return, we're giving away a couple pairs of tickets to Xavier Rudd on July 3rd in Brossard. Tickets aren't yet on sale, so you'll get a pair before anyone else! There are two ways to win:

#1. E-mail us at promo@cjlo.com with the subject title "XAVIER" 

#2. Tune into The Commonwealth Conundrum tomorrow, February 27th form 6-7pm and call in after Rebecca's prompt

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