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Independent, provocative, now! The CJLO Magazine is the resource for features, reviews, and interviews. Established in 2004, and run by dedicated CJLO volunteers, the magazine covers the latest and best in local and international music, art, theatre, film, festivals, and more!

The Raveonettes + Tamaryn @ La Tulipe

April 8 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Last Friday night saw The Raveonettes return to the stage at La Tulipe, celebrating the release of their new album Raven in the Grave. Tamaryn opened with dripping, reverb-infused goth tunes, playing to a mighty crowd of twenty-something music nerds. By the time The Raveonettes took to the stage, the audience was ripe with anticipation.

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DeVotchKa + Beta Love @ Le National

April 4 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

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Nelly + St. Lunatics + Cali Swag District + Page @ Metropolis

April 3 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

When I heard Nelly would be coming to Montreal I was pretty excited. In 2000 Country Grammar was released as Nelly's first solo project and the single of the same name became a number one hit. I loved the song; I knew it by heart, but, to be honest, I had no real clue what it was about. With references to a “street sweeper” and something about puff and pass, I was somewhat lost.

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Mantecoso - Afro-Latin Soul @ Les Bobards

April 3 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

-Photo by Luciana Braga

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DJ Nu-Mark & DJ Cosmo - Get Nice Fridays @ Blizzarts

April 3 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

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Film Review - Hobo with a Shotgun

March 31 2011 // Magazine // Features

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Royksopp @ Club Soda

March 30 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

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Travie McCoy + Black Cards + Bad Rabbits @ Le National

March 29 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

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Cold War Kids + The Balconies @ Le Theatre Corona

March 28 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Montreal is known for a lot of things: poutine, riots, gorgeous people, riots, a vibrant nightlife, riots, riots, riots. What it is not known for, however, is quiet, limp, lethargic concert crowds. Sit down, Cold War Kids fans, because you will most likely not enjoy this review.