Thee AHs | photo by Audrey Alexandrescu
Those who braved the first snowfall of winter and made their way to Pat’s Pub treated themselves to three groups that each put their spin on some good ol’ fashion punk rock. The Wild Ones kicked off the night and won over the crowd with their girl-group charm. Sporting matching gold dresses, tattoos and Marianne Faithfull hairdos, the Wild Ones proved you can look good and rock out without sacrificing one for the other. California surf and ‘60s rock/pop influences seeped their way into the Santa Cruz band’s sound, but the Wild Ones have a punk rock edge to them.
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Blouse | photo by Steve Louie
I get the feeling from talking to Vancouver natives that the Barcelona Chair don’t exactly maintain a consistent lineup—the last time I’d seen them was as a four-piece, so it was an initial disappointment to learn that their violinist had moved back to Hamilton, ON. I was skeptical that their brand of mathy post-rock could survive as a trio, but I was blown away by the sounds that persevered. Their guitarist can seriously shred, and the rhythmic convulsions of his body as he played was like a weird conductor’s dance. Read More
Believe it or not, some well-known B.C. artists have started out doing open mics before getting to where they are today, including the lovely Carly Rae Jepsen, the exciting Vancouver band Hey Ocean! and even the 2010 Juno-nominated twins Carmen & Camille!
Open mic nights are a great way for musicians to not only showcase their established work, but also to experiment with new songs or works-in-progress. Whether you’re a rising star, an artist who’s starting out, or just wanting to play music for the fun of it, the stage is always open for those who enjoy playing in front of an audience, earning smiles one song at a time. In this issue, we mention some of Vancouver’s well-known open mic spots that are available for your musical needs and pleasure.
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Black Light Sundays is a recently initiated biweekly night at the Astoria showcasing experimental/noise/genre-straddling electronica acts. The venue was sparsely populated with mainstays of the local weirdtronica scene, including Colby Sparks and Holzkopf, among others. Twitchy, looping and overlapping footage of what looked like patients being administered electro-shock therapy, interspersed with scenes from an ancient black and white adaptation of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, were being projected on a screen in the back of the club.
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There was love in the air at the Biltmore Cabaret. However, it wasn’t the love I was feeling over a Phillips Blue Buck, nor for the plethora of angel-headed hipsters all frolicking around in their hand-me-down clothes. The love was a direct result of the music being generated by husband-and-wife-driven indie-pop sensations, Tennis.
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The Lost Lovers Brigade's Elisha Rembold
photo by Audrey Alexandrescu
“No one really pays attention to the CiTR booth”, a friend told me as I unfolded the table I’d be stationed at, giving away magazines and trying to sell t-shirts for Discorder’s Fit To Print art show. Thankfully, this meant I had plenty of time to check out the collection of Discorder contributors’ illustrations and photography collected at the Interurban Gallery. The art adorned a small stretch of real estate in the otherwise empty spot, but early birds made the space feel as alive and vibrant as much of the artwork did with pastel colours and collage layouts.
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Blackout Beach- Deserter’s Song
I wasn’t really sure what to expect out of Megaphone’s third annual Night of Joyful Voices—a mixed line-up of music and comedy whose purpose was to recognize the work of the publication’s vendor program—but I wasn’t about to miss out on Blackout Beach, so I bundled up tight on a crisp December evening and headed down to the Anza Club to take it all in.
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Jeremy Jay
with Nucular Aminals, and Girlfriends & Boyfriends. January 28 @ The Waldorf.
by Dylan Beatch
The stage of the dark lit and carpeted basement of the Waldorf Hotel was first occupied by the Vancouver bred three-piece new wave/post-punk band Girlfriends & Boyfriends. Their sound is an arm cannon away from a Mega Man boss battle scene circa 1987. Fueled by the most delicious aspects of ‘80s glam rock, the band produced bass-heavy sounds bow-tied in glossy ribbons of synth and hair-volumizing guitar solos that screamed from Pete Panovic’s Flying V. The set was short but impressive, a must-see amongst the Vancouver music scene.
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