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CJLO Celebrates International Women's Day

Happy International Women's Day! In celebration, we've curated special programming to air throughout the day.

CJLO stands in solidarity with all women, including trans and gender nonconforming people, who face heightened levels of discrimination, social oppression, and political targeting.


TONIGHT: David Lines of A Devil's Din on Brave New Jams

Brave New Jams is proud to announce that David Lines of Montreal psych band A Devil’s Din will be joining host Clifton Hanger in the CJLO studio, Saturday, March 4 at 10 p.m. Back from their critically acclaimed tour of the United Kingdom, the band is back in the studio working on their third album. A Devils Din is propelled by lead singer David Lines, Thomas Chollet on bass, and Dom Salameh on drums.  


Gene King / Great House Music / Tonight 2-4am

Yes you heard right, the Godfather of House Music himself, Gene King, will be live in CJLO studio's this Saturday, Feb 18th, 2-4am (Friday night for some)

Growing up in Montreal in the 70s and 80s, Gene King was well surrounded by music. He had an interest in playing instruments at the age of 13 but quickly discovered his passion for djing there after, playing high school dances and roller skating rinks.


Kid Koala on Waves of Honey

Tomorrow night on Waves of Honey, Kid Koala will be calling in for a short interview to discuss his latest album "Music to Draw to: Satellite," in collaboration with Emiliana Torrini. The Canadian DJ, turntablist and musician music travels from classic hip hop beats, breaks, and hints of heavy guitar, to electroacoustically filled soundscapes. Tune in Sunday, February 5th at 10 p.m.


CJLO’s Monthly Workshop Series - ELAN Quebec - Wednesday, February 1

CJLO is proud to present a brand new project: our Monthly Workshop series! We’re launching the project next week, on Wednesday, February 1, by holding our first event, featuring non-profit organization ELAN Quebec.


Today on Yonic Youth: The Future is Female [3PM]

Today on Yonic Youth!

Christina is speaking with Toronto based comedian, Natalie Norman of The Crimson Wave. They will fill you in on her funny feminist practice, and the show she is organizing tonight in Montreal! Tune in to be reminded why The Future is Female and learn why you want to spend this Friday evening at Psychic City. 


CJLO 1690AM is looking for a new Director of Promotions, Sponsorship and Funding!

CJLO 1690AM is looking for a full-time Director of Promotions, Sponsorship and Funding. Our ideal candidate for lives and breathes community radio and is ready to take our station to the next level. If you think this position is for you, head over to our Job Postings page for full details. 

Hope to hear from you! :) 
 


Mogwai Calls In to Dirty Work This Thursday 1/12/17

Mogwai's Stuart Braithwaite will be calling into "Dirty Work" early in the show this afternoon to talk about their latest score for the documentary Atomic and their upcoming performance of said score in Montreal January 31st - tickets are still available!


Today @ 9AM: Listen to Brian Eno's Reflection [Full Album Stream]

CJLO - 1690AM is honoured to be one of three stations in North America airing Brian Eno's new album, Reflection tomorrow at 9AM EST.


BVST goes Santapalooza V! - December 21

On the Wednesday before Christmas, here at CJLO,
It's time for the annual special BVST show. 
Angelica is back with her special guest
Matt Kiernan, who knows which Christmas music is best.

Santapalooza is back for another year, 
With all the jolliest tracks you can't wait to hear.
Originals and covers, songs old and new,
All of this music he's handpicked for you.

On December 21st at 7pm,
make sure you tune in to this annual gem.
This is the 5th Santapalooza on BVST,
You'll love it, I promise you won't disagree!


Tonight at 5PM: Sender/Receiver Puts the Spotlight on Local Music

Join our Station Manager Michał Langiewicz tonight from 5-6PM as he dives into the Montréal music scene on Sender/Receiver on CJLO 1690AM! Today's episode is jam-packed with:


Scissorfight & Backwoods Payback interviews on CJLO!

The only thing better than an interview with a badass band is two interviews with two badass bands, and that's what's coming your way in the next few days here on CJLO. 
 

Dive Into Our Archives with Paupière and Ashes to Ashes!

Say what?! You've never check out our archives? Well, it looks like we've caught you at a good time. 


At The Movies: Holiday Special!

Tune in tomorrow from 8-10 AM as At The Movies will be hosting their annual traditional holiday episode of spending your holidays at the movie theatres. Remi and Danny will count down their top 5 films that would keep them from celebrating the holidays, and send them to the theatres. Remi will deliver his top ten things to expect from the holiday season at the movies.


Tonight at 11PM: BODY META International Discothèque Take-Over CJLO

BODY META, dj duo featuring Dimitri and Nico Sé dedicated to worldwide obscurities, are bringing their International Discothèque to CJLO for a very special radio take-over! Tonight at 11pm with Mother Tongue, BODY META will bring the funk. Having shared the stage with Omar Souleyman, Thundercat, and King Britt, there will be no shortage of afro boogie, habibi jamz, disco, and cumbia rarities on the airwaves.  Furthermore, BODY META are joining forces with more great Montreal djs for a Holiday Jam on Saturday, December 17th at Groove Nation to help collect non-perishable food items for the NDG Food Depot/Depot alimentary NDG.


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