A Montreal band recently made the decision to remove their music from Spotify. Hal Jaques explains why.

A Montreal band recently made the decision to remove their music from Spotify. Hal Jaques explains why.

The best moments from CHOM 97 7's broadcast day.

The best moments from CHOM 97 7's broadcast day.

The Best of CHOM 97 7

Fun, insightful, and a sucker for a big guitar riff or a catchy hook, Hal has been obsessed with music since he was a toddler. He has been rocking stages all across Canada for years, and brings that same energy to the CHOM airwaves. 

Fun, insightful, and a sucker for a big guitar riff or a catchy hook, Hal has been obsessed with music since he was a toddler. He has been rocking stages all across Canada for years, and brings that same energy to the CHOM airwaves.&nbsp;

Hal Jaques

CHOM 97 7 is The Spirit of Rock in Montreal.

CHOM 97 7 is The Spirit of Rock in Montreal.

CHOM 97 7

This Montreal band removed their music from Spotify, then took it a step further!

Alex Van Halen says the album his late-brother Eddie and him were set to put out (before his death) is coming together, but they still need a singer! Would you pick a legacy rock singer, a former VH vocalist, or have someone younger take on the challenge? Bilal reveals your top picks!

Alex Van Halen says the album his late-brother Eddie and him were set to put out (before his death) is coming together, but they still need a singer! Would you pick a legacy rock singer, a former VH vocalist, or have someone younger take on the challenge? Bilal reveals your top picks!

Who Would YOU Pick to Sing on the New Van Halen Album?

A new study says the average couple has a "bedtime gap" of 80 mins - the time in between each person going to bed. Couples with shorter bedtime gaps or none at all tend to be happier together! Listeners share their bedtime routines on who stays up later and whether the science adds up.

A new study says the average couple has a "bedtime gap" of 80 mins - the time in between each person going to bed. Couples with shorter bedtime gaps or none at all tend to be happier together! Listeners share their bedtime routines on who stays up later and whether the science adds up.

Couples with a Shorter "Bedtime Gap" Are Happier Together!

We had a little fun on the CHOM socials today with a prompt that gave us some Michelin-star results. Who knew these simple typos would lead to some tasty band names, including Linkin Pork, Steely Flan and The Tragically Dip! Bilal reveals the most clever and delicious typos.

We had a little fun on the CHOM socials today with a prompt that gave us some Michelin-star results. Who knew these simple typos would lead to some tasty band names, including Linkin Pork, Steely Flan and The Tragically Dip! Bilal reveals the most clever and delicious typos.

This Montreal band removed their music from Spotify, then took it a step further!

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