Ever meet someone on the street and within the first 10 seconds, you can tell that they're not from here? Bilal runs through some of your texts and Facebook comments as Montrealers reveal some of the tell-tale signs that signal an intruder alert! ;) 

Ever meet someone on the street and within the first 10 seconds, you can tell that they're not from here? Bilal runs through some of your texts and Facebook comments as Montrealers reveal some of the tell-tale signs that signal an intruder alert! ;)&nbsp;

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

CHOM 97 7 is The Spirit of Rock in Montreal.

CHOM 97 7 is The Spirit of Rock in Montreal.

The Afternoon Rock Ride with Bilal

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Obvious Clues That Someone is NOT a Montrealer?

Montreal's darlings, The Damn Truth just scored a nomination for Rock Album of the Year at the 2026 Juno Awards in Hamilton on March 29th! Bilal caught up with them at the airport just before boarding a flight to their European tour. Hear the band's reaction to the news they didn't even know was coming! 

Montreal's darlings, The Damn Truth just scored a nomination for Rock Album of the Year at the 2026 Juno Awards in Hamilton on March 29th! Bilal caught up with them at the airport just before boarding a flight to their European tour. Hear the band's reaction to the news they didn't even know was coming!&nbsp;

The Damn Truth React to Thier First Juno Nomination!

After some local bands cleverly used a guerilla-marketing technique to promote their show, claiming April Wine are the "..best band in town" - Bilal wondered, "Are they?!" So many great and globally-renowned names to choose from - hear which bands/artists got a nomination from Montrealers!

Now, let's go to the show.. only $10 - info here!

After some local bands cleverly used a guerilla-marketing technique to promote their show, claiming April Wine are the "..best band in town" - Bilal wondered, "Are they?!" So many great and globally-renowned names to choose from - hear which bands/artists got a nomination from Montrealers!
Now, let's go to the show.. only $10 - info <a href="https://www.hemispheregauche.com/events/theee-retail-simps-licorice-vitamin-pink-offshore-grilling">here</a>!

Who's the BEST Band/Artist EVER born or based in Montreal?

R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck reveals why the song "Stand", from their 6th studio album Green (1988) marked a sonic evolution for the Athens, Georgia band. 

R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck reveals why the song "Stand", from their 6th studio album Green (1988) marked a sonic evolution for the Athens, Georgia band.&nbsp;

Obvious Clues That Someone is NOT a Montrealer?

The Afternoon Rock Ride with Bilal

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