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"The EricTheTutor SexTape" is a mixtape curated by the host of The Limelight, DJ Eric The Tutor. It is pure sex magic.

Track List

1. Jeremih - Fuck You All the Time
2. The Weeknd - Trust Issues 
3. Frank Ocean feat. Andre 3000 – Pink Matter
4. Alex Clare – Damn Your Eyes (Etta James Cover) 
5. Ellie Goulding – High for This (The Weeknd Cover) 
6. ANGO – Get Out of My Life (*Tutor's Pick*) 
7. Marvin Gaye - Ain’t That Peculiar (Summer Madness Remix) 
8. Janet Jackson – That's the Way Love Goes (Kaytradamus Remix) 
9. Miguel – Kaleidascope Dreams
10. Aakuyah feat. Drake - Enough Said (EricTheTutor’s Drakeless cuz Drake done swore too much edit) 
11. NVS – Between My Thighs 
12. Miguel - Vixen
13. Los Rakas Play
14. Drake – Fall for Your Type (Original) 
15. Jeremih - Late Nights
16. I/O – You Slay Me
17. SWV – Rain (Kaytradamus Remix)
18. Miguel - Adorn (Already on a previous mix but mad peeps calling for it)
19. The XX – Swept Away (Sleeper track!! Brrraaand new)

*Myriam's Bonus Track Selection*

20. Jhene Aiko - For My Brother

Work On Love, the recent release by Montreal’s Stab Ability (by way of Chicago and Halifax), is a nine-track electro space vehicle that transports you to far off galaxies. This album showers the listener with a variety of electric noises and sounds, which are playfully added and subtracted throughout the entire 50 minute LP. At times you feel as if these noises could be the sound coming from your aural spaceship, at other times you think maybe you’ve stumbled on some distant life form eaves dropping on their conversations, or perhaps it’s the sound stars make when you pass them by. Amongst the pulses and cacophony of noises and effects, Stab Ability’s Eli Hason and Jon Hill, ensure that there is just enough structure so that you don’t make a wrong turn and head down some one-way vortex. 

The album begins strongly with the aptly named “Wander”, whose upbeat feel fills you with a desire for exploration. “Coin Locker” builds from a slow wave to a blob of a pulse that ensnares you.

“Catface Mountain Tidepools” continues with a darker narrative infused with really dissonant sounds. These sounds are eventually subdued only to claw there way back near the end of the track in a dizzying mix of noise and chaos.

A true highlight of the album, “Here Come The Summerpunks” is a track engulfed by wafts of synth that seem almost endless in length. Alongside which are beautifully interwoven subtle sounds.

“Divine Swap” begins with a variety of different noises pulsing in and around your head, slowly building to a nice steady groove. 

The album’s otherworldly theme is held throughout, accentuated by its dissonant sounds. An album such as this has the potential to fall of the rails, but this does not happen in this case. Montreal’s music scene is wonderfully diverse and Stab Ability’s Work On Love adds to this tapestry. 

 

FINAL MARK : B+

 

Abby from CJLO's The Reaktor (Fridays 2-4 pm) chats with Christina Vincelli, also known as Nox Cadaver, owner and founder of Dead Relics vintage clothing.

Dead Relics Soundtrack!

 

Abby Reaktor: You own an online vintage shop (Dead Relics). What made you decide to start your own business?

Christina Vincelli: A couple of years ago I worked for a high-end fashion company where I met a good friend of mine. We were both Etsy buffs and through her I became interested in selling vintage online. It became an addiction. I love fashion, history, and costume, being creative with old clothes and reinventing styles. Selling vintage on Etsy seemed like an amazing way to have fun rediscovering old styles and making extra cash on the side, and a way to not feel guilty about all the shopping I do at a regular rate. I was also all over the fact that I ran the show, and no one would be telling ME what to do in this business venture.

AR: Is having an online business easy? How much time do you have to put into your site?

CV: Being your own boss and working for yourself is probably the most difficult and time consuming job you will ever have. You have to love what you do, to be self-employed. With Dead Relics, I curate the selection of vintage clothing that is for sale. I organize photo shoots, find models, style the models, photograph the look, and edit the photos. I price, measure, and describe each item, and I package and ship them when they are sold.

AR: You own a sewing machine and are a pretty good seamstress, does that come in handy? Do you ever do alterations on the clothes you sell?

CV: I do some alterations. Sometimes it's inevitable; a split seam, a missing button, an undone hem. However, when I shop vintage, I do my best to select items of quality or that are unique enough to be worth the effort in alterations. Some defects or tears in garments aren't worth the time, and when working for yourself you have to take that into account because in the end you might end up losing money.

AR: Can people ask you to personalize items they are purchasing, for instance the size, style, buttons, and so on?

CV: It's difficult to do alterations in size for clients when they shop online. Usually the most accurate way is in person, and since Dead Relics is an online store, it is less likely that it occurs. I also don't necessarily believe in personalizing a vintage garment to the extent that it is much more valuable in its original state, as it is made precisely in adherence with the style and period it was manufactured in.

AR: What do you suppose attracts people to vintage clothing? What is the fashion market like in regards to second hand pieces; is it popular?

CV: I think the attraction to vintage clothing is ultimately the timeless pieces that are always around and the quirky, unique elements of various periods that keep popping up in the fashion scene every other year or so. I also believe the element of timelessness, rarity, and especially quality, that is found in vintage couture is also inherent to the popularity of vintage shopping.

AR: Where do you find your vintage pieces, and how do you know they will sell?

CV: A vintage seller never tells.

AR: What is the strangest item you’ve sold so far?

CV: The strangest item I currently HAVE for sale is a leather belt with genuine furry mink tails hanging from it. It's pretty bizarre, maybe that's why no one has bought it yet.

AR: Since your shop is online, you must get customers from all over world. Which city or country would you say you get the most clientele?

CV: Definitely the U.S.

AR: How long does it usually take for someone to receive their order?

CV: It really depends where the item is being shipped. With Canada Post, it takes about 4-6 days for a parcel to ship to the U.S and 1-2 weeks to places like Australia.

AR: Where do you find the models for your clothes?

CV: I have a lot of very photogenic friends who like playing dress up. I usually ask them to model in exchange for free snacks, all-you-can-drink Hot Toddies and good music and conversation. The whole process is very relaxed and fun.

AR: Can you tell me a bit about Etsy.com what is it and how does it work?

CV: Etsy is an online marketplace and community of artists, artisans, and other creative business owners. Their mandate is to eliminate the middle man and put an emphasis on creating a relationship between buyer and artist, curator or maker. As a shopper, you can find amazing handmade items ranging from prints to furniture, vintage goods, and supplies for any creative project.

AR: Dead Relics is an interesting name. How did you come up with it?

CV: I wanted my name to reflect the idea of vintage without sounding overdone or kitsch. My penchant for the dark and morbid eventually led me to brainstorm and word-associate my way to Dead Relics.

AR: What are your plans or goals for the shop? Do you wish to expand it in any way?

CV: I started selling this year and I've had really good feedback since. I am in the process of organizing and brainstorming ideas for a vintage editorial shoot which I am really excited about, where I will be collaborating with other Etsy sellers and friends of mine. I really enjoy all the aspects of selling online, although I am looking into applying to the vintage sales in the Montreal area, which happen frequently enough.

AR: What would you say are the advantages of 'curating' an online shop opposed to a physical one?

CV: I would have to say the biggest advantage is that selling online allows a broader clientele. I get orders from around the world, and it's really amazing to see that there are shoppers in Israel, Greece, and the Netherlands interested in vintage and who frequent such an amazing site like Etsy. Curating an online shop also allows me to work at my own pace and allows me the time to pursue other projects I'm working on.

AR: How can we find your shop; what is your website? Do you have a Facebook fan page, Twitter?

CV: My vintage selection is available at www.deadrelics.etsy.com. I also have Facebook and Twitter accounts under Dead Relics. For behind the scenes and inspiration photos visit my website www.deadrelics.com.

AR: Has social networking aided you in any way?

CV: It is surprising how social networking sites do help for promotion. I occasionally get emails from websites or blogs asking if I'd like to run a banner or add for my shop on their page. I also think it is a great way to gain clientele by following other individuals with the same passion for vintage and fashion in general, especially with Twitter. Tweeters are always perusing the followers of their favourites to find more interesting organizations, companies and artists.

AR: Do you sell clothing according to season or does being an online shop exempt you from doing that?

CV: When I am searching for new vintage item, I'm not really thinking about season as much as I am about style, originality, and cut. However, when I organize a shoot, I do try to prioritize items based on what is in season and what styles or trends are emerging at the time.

AR: What is your favorite piece in your shop at this moment?

CV: All the gothic 90s vintage Le Chateau pieces.

AR: How would you describe the style of clothes at Dead Relics?

CV: It's an amalgamation of New York gothic sophistication, California beach style, and elegant edgy formal wear.

AR: Is there any advice or knowledge you wish you knew before starting your shop?

CV: The best advice I got before starting my shop was to just "jump in."

AR: What would you say is the secret of selling clothes via the Internet?

CV: I'm not sure if there really is a secret, but you definitely have to love doing it. An interest and knowledge in fashion helps, and so does patience, perseverance, and great customer service.

AR: What do you love about the clothing/fashion industry?

CV: What I love about fashion is its versatility and how you can reinvent yourself with it. Fashion design and costume design are works of art in themselves. I have a background in costume design, so when I find a piece, I'm drawn to it because it reminds me of something and engages me in a way. I think about the way it can be worn, the characters who would wear it, the environment it could be seen in.

AR: What do you hate about the clothing/fashion industry?

CV: Stuck up bitches.

AR: Do you have regular customers or do they vary all the time?

CV: As an online boutique, my customers vary considerably. The Etsy community is made up of a number of followers from around the world. It makes the job that much more interesting to get orders from countries like the Britain and Norway. It's really awesome that people from around the world come across Dead Relics, and like what they see.

Below is a Proust-inspired questionnaire, please answer the following openly and honestly.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Berlin

If you could have any superpower ability, what would it be?

Telekinesis

Choose a movie or a novel to describe your life at this point in time.

Daria

If you could only choose three albums to listen to for the rest of your life, what would they be?

The Clash - London Calling, Chuck Berry - St Louis to Liverpool, and Sonic Youth - Goo

When are you at your happiest?

In the woods around a fire with friends.

If you could meet any person living or dead, who would it be?

Dracula

What is your personal motto?

"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars. (sic)"

What is your worst quality?

Anxiety

What is your best quality?

Humour

What trait do you admire the most in other people?

Reliability

What trait do you despise the most in other people? Pet peeves.

Conceit

What is your dream job?

Costume and set designer in film

What job would you hate to do?

Any office job

What invention do you wish you had created?

Fire

If you could only describe yourself in one word, what would it be?

Calamity

 

AR: Thanks Christina for taking the time to talk with us at CJLO!

The 2012 edition of Pop Montreal, which ran from September 19th to the 23rd, stands out as probably the best the festival has done in its 11-year run. So much so, that the CJLO team is still talking about it! We believe that you can never get enough POP, so here is another five-day festival recap by Beansie Saretsky from CJLO's Maiden Voyage. Ms. Beansie braved the rainy weather, on her bicycle no less, to check out the several shows and POP events around the city, so keep on reading, and be sure to check out the CJLO Magazine in the coming days for more POP Montreal reviews!

WEDNESDAY

DIIV @ Il Motore

I kicked off the festival with free smoked meat and beer at Commission des Liqueurs (best find of Pop Montreal, in my opinion). The smoked meat was provided by Schwartz and the beer seemed to be homebrewed. Who doesn't love a free dinner? I inhaled the food by myself and then headed back to my apartment to get my bike so that I could make the ride up to Jean-Talon.

I was looking forward to seeing DIIV since their album Oshin came out in June of this year (also because Zackary Cole Smith is the cutest). I got to Il Motore about an hour before the show and the room was pretty empty. You could tell that it wasn't that packed by the fact that the chain-linked fence outside wasn't filled with bikes. I showed them my media pass and to my dismay, the volunteer in charge of the door told me that it was full for "capacity issues" and that I would have to start a line.

Looking at an empty venue and being told that you can't go in for "capacity issues" smarts a little bit, but I was so looking forward to this show that I decided to wait. DIIV went on about five minutes later and the room slowly started to fill up with people who had bought tickets to see Wild Nothing. I tried asking the volunteer if it would be possible for me to enter since I had no interest in seeing Wild Nothing but wanted to see DIIV, and he said it wasn't possible. Five minutes later he let three of his friends in without tickets. I was pissed.

The one bonus thing though, about waiting in a media/wristband line at Il Motore, is that you can still hear and see everything. DIIV was incredible. From what limited parts I could see they were having the time of their lives on stage, throwing their hair around and smiling at each other throughout the set. The songs sounded just as good live as they do listening to the album at home (which seems rare for new artists these days). I have to admit, I was a bit preoccupied by the fact that I wasn't technically in the show to enjoy it fully. I was let in to the venue two songs before the end of their set. By then the room was actually packed. I made my way to the step up by the bar and almost wished I had stayed by the door. Now on top of not seeing anything, I was sandwiched on all sides. However, DIIV's music was like a blanket of melancholy guitars and sweet vocals and I pulsed along with the rest of the crowd to the music.

Some choice quotes from the couple behind me: "They look like Smurphs" and "They look like my little brother's age... are we old?"

I then left the venue to catch Folly and The Hunter's set at 3 Minots but got a call once I was 5 minutes away that the venue was full to passes. An annoying end to the first night of the festival!

THURSDAY

Warm Myth @ Balattou

I hit up Commission des Liqueurs again (this time with some friends). It was definitely a good way for a venue to lure people in to see its showcases. We stayed for the first band, which was a group of students from Université de Montréal that sounded like Coldplay and had stage faces that were obviously one and the same with their bedroom faces. It was delightfully awkward. We then headed down the block to catch Warm Myth, the new duo featuring Casey Mecija from Ohbijou. The duo's setup was interesting, as they used a drum pad as well as a drum kit. This made for an interesting percussion set. I just saw Ohbijou play in Ottawa the previous Saturday and although Warm Myth was good, I found Casey's voice so distinctive that it sounded almost as if Ohbijou had decided to go the electronic route. In that sense, I didn't find that Mecija expanded into new territories, but that her sweet, thoughtful songwriting had just taken on a more hip edge. A lovely set, but not extremely memorable.

Aim Low @ Casa del Popolo

I then ran two blocks down to Casa del Popolo, where local shoegazers & CJLO members Aim Low were setting up to play their set. It was the first time I'd seen the trio since their new lineup and I wasn't disappointed. They opened up with their usual wall of sound and thankfully this time I remembered to bring ear plugs. The audience got cozy on the floor - Aim Low's sound has a way of washing over you and draping you in its many folds, so sitting is a nice way to experience it. The pedal display is impressive without being pretentious. There were visuals provided by Julie Matson, which added another aspect to the show, lovely repetitive visuals that clicked right along with the guitars. They ended on a soft note which I really enjoyed and thought it brought a nice closure to the set.

Doldrums @ Balattou

I'm sad to say that I kind of found Doldrums' live performance overrated. Unlike the double drum set up of Warm Myth previously, this two drum setup seemed boring with Doldrums. The dancing seemed somewhat forced, as if they were trying to be eccentric but were just feeling kind of tired. I had high expectations of them but felt that their set just fell kind of flat. The audience was half into it / half not and I definitely left feeling like I had missed something.

FRIDAY

An Evening with David Byrne & St. Vincent @ Église St. Jean Baptiste 

Friday was a gloomy day. It was raining all over the place but I did not feel anxious about getting into the show because before I knew that I had a media pass, I bought tickets for the David Byrne and St. Vincent show two months prior. It was totally worth it, they filled up on pass slots by 5:00pm (doors were at 7:00pm). The line went very quickly and we were soon ushered into the church, a massive architectural beauty. I'm always really pleased when attending events in churches, as the ones that I grew up around out west were built in the late 20th century so are not as impressive and imposing as the ones we have here in Montreal.

The show kicked off with the single "Who" from their collaborative album Love This Giant. David Byrne and Annie Clark were flanked by a group of young brass instrumentalists and a light show that would have felt at home at the Bell Centre. I found this lighting decision a little over the top, but wasn't going to complain. The onstage presence of David Byrne and Annie Clark was electrifying. They had excellent chemistry and their similar off-kilter, jitterbug dance moves meshed together very well. I do have to say though, Annie Clark stole the show. You can't help but watch her play the guitar, and David Byrne seemed content to stand off to the side and enjoy watching her along with everyone else.

The duo played a Love This Giant song, a St. Vincent song, and a David Byrne song, accompanied by the brass band each time. I do have to say I would have preferred to hear the St. Vincent repertoire minus the brass band, as I feel like it took away from the delicacy of her music, but it was definitely a worthwhile listening experience.

The instrumentalists had choreographed routines for each song, which was very charming and the vibe in the building was one of delight. At the end of every song, there was at least a handful of people giving a standing ovation. At the end, the applause were deafening and they gave us five encores! David Byrne got all the older ladies shaking with "Burning Down The House" and Annie Clark gave a heart wrenching performance of "The Party", complete with the church organ. It was breathtaking. I do believe they should have finished on this song, but they had one more encore left that was slightly upbeat and kind of stretched the limit of the audience's attention.

Yamantaka // Sonic Titan @ The Rialto

I rushed over to the Rialto in the rain with my bike so as not to miss the second half of the highly promoted Yamantaka // Sonic Titan Opera 33. Concordia students in the past, now based in Toronto, they have been creating small waves in the underground community with their debut album and their impressive live performances. I was disappointed that I had missed the art performance half of the show, as everyone in attendance said it was spectacular, but I was satisfied with at least catching the music performance half. 

They were absolutely incredible and captivating. Part musical theatre styling, part metal, entirely bad ass and one of the best shows I've seen in my life (I have never seen someone make playing the tambourine and bells look so cool, but Ange Loft did just that). Shrieks and grunting mixed in with musical theatre like vocals drove the audience to a frenzy and my friend and I were left stammering at the end of the show "oh my god, oh my god, so good." I can't even write to do them justice, you'll just have to go see it for yourselves.

SATURDAY

Puces Pop and Record Sale

Saturday was a grey day. The rain didn't seem like it was going to let up, so I braved the outdoors to make my way to St. Michel's Church for Puces Pop,  one of my favourite parts of the festival. A slew of Montreal artisans gather in the church basement to hawk their wares to mobs of trendy Montrealers. A wave of steam and sweat hit my face as I entered the basement. The place was packed and it took forever to actually see each table properly. I noticed that regular Puces Pop-ers were there, like Jack Dylan and his beautiful posters but some new artists that I had never seen before. I found one table that had a beautiful collection of steel rings in the shapes of tentacles and tree branches, but unfortunately the pieces were out of my price range. After browsing and not finding anything that I liked in my price range, I left feeling satisfied with at least observing all of the pretty things.

My next stop was the record sale. I've only just started getting into the record world (I'm so cool, I know) so I didn't buy anything. But browsing was fun. CJLO had just had a record sale at Concordia two days prior, so I was interested to see what an actual large scale record sale looked like. I was definitely overwhelmed so I browsed quickly and then braved the rain back home.

The Omen @ Red Roof Church

The original version of The Omen screened at midnight at the Red Roof Church. Enough said.

SUNDAY

Drone Pop Up Party with Andrew Sisk, Old Wyoming, Echo Beach, and Aim Low @ Salon Identité

Sunday brought the sun back again and I made my way down to Salon Identité for the CJLO Sunday Drone Pop Up Party. We Live Here Too had an art display, Sophie Sucrée provided delicious treats and there were manicures happening all afternoon by Drop Dead Manicures. The salon became packed as Andrew Sisk started off the afternoon with a set that was so lovely and mournful it almost brought me to tears. Almost. Not really. I had never heard his music before and caught myself thinking more than once that I wish I was listening to it in my car at night.

Old Wyoming and Echo Beach did a lovely, plantive set blend that incorporated both of the artists' trademark sounds, and Aim Low did a turned down set for the small venue. It was just as good as the official POP set but they switched it up by substituting the last song for a National cover. It was really interesting to hear lyrics from Aim Low, with strong vocals from Denis Arsenault, which distorted through mics really added a new layer to their shoegaze instrumentals.

Rae Spoon, Queer POP @ Le Cagibi

I then biked up to catch some of Queer POP at Cagibi. The first time that Queer POP has happened appeared to be a true success. When I got there, Rondelle, an act from Nelson, BC was on stage. A quirky, folk duo, I found myself charmed by their onstage banter and their clear, heartfelt songs. Usually folk isn't my cup of tea but I really enjoyed this set. You should check them out if folk is your thing. Delightful live, especially.

Rae Spoon was on at 6:00 pm with a special performance that included a backing band! Usually it's just Rae on stage, but for Queer POP they changed it up a bit. The venue was packed and everyone was dancing along and smiling super wide. Rae brought out all of their hits along with funny anecdotes about each song and the audience was loving it. Rae's voice was clear and sweet as usual and even though I was feeling sick, I had no urge to leave the venue until after it was finished. It was a very nice, comforting environment and a nice end to a Sunday night.