Posts Tagged ‘ CITR

Video: the Evaporators ft. Andrew W.K. – “I Hate Being Late (When I’m Early)”

Nardwuar the Human Serviette is well known for his off-the-wall interviews, but dude’s also in a long-running band called the Evaporators who have just dropped a new video for their song “I Hate Being Late (When I’m Early) featuring none other than professional party starter (and Nardwuar superfan) Andrew W.K.

The video was shot at Vancouver college radio station CITR at UBC where Nardwuar hosts a program on Fridays. He even gives a shout out to former music director Luke Meat and a number of bands including Needles//Pins and features a ripping guitar solo from New Pornographers member and the “JC” in “JC/DC Studios” John Collins, who’s played with Mr. the Human Serviette for years. Admittedly, the song isn’t the best, but it’s a nice reminder of my hometown and where I got my start in community radio.

Vancouver's top 50 bands of the decade (according to Discorder)

CITR’s monthly magazine Discorder (the first place that ever let me write about music!) just dropped their latest issue which lays out what they believe are the 50 best bands to come out of Vancouver this decade. And I’ve got to say, this is a pretty comprehensive and accurate list. Some are obvious picks (New Pornos, Black Mountain), others are local phenoms not very well known outside the city (the Red Light Sting,Channels 3&4), but all are awesome. Check out the picks along with justifications below.

Best of the Decade 50-31

Best of the Decade 30-11

Best of the Decade 10-1