E ver gone to a funeral and wound up on a toilet floor bleeding? Such an unlikely scenario may have been within the realm of possibility for Will, a character in Tim Kinsella’s debut novel, The Karaoke Singer’s Guide To Self-Defense. The longtime frontman for eclectic, Chicago-based rockers Joan of Arc, Kinsella recently re-directed his artistic drive towards a masters in creative writing, giving birth to his impressive tale. Read More
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The Karaoke Singer’s Guide to Self-Defense
Tim Kinsella (Featherproof Books)
by Matthew Granlund
The Overeducated Grumbler
Pink - What’s the Dealio?
by Terris Schneider
I was sitting in the theatre watching Friends With Benefits with my friend Mari at the Scotiabank Theatre, contemplating how I’ve seen every single franchise that involves the fuck buddies theme—I also saw the JT/Mila Kunis movie No Strings Attached and even watched the NBC sitcom of the same name. Why did I enjoy this theme so much? I’ve never even been in that type of scenario; I’ve always been one of those monogamy-only douchebags. Maybe the fact that it was so foreign to me was the appeal. Read More
Venews: Hello Neighbour!
Videomatica sets up shop at Zulu Records
by Ariel Fournier
co-owner of Videomatica Brian Bosworth moving into Zulu.
photo by Ariel Fournier
The once neighbours are together again and it feels so right. Videomatica, after a summer under threat of closing up shop, is reopening their sales division in the back section of Zulu Records today (November 2). Read More
On The Air
Parts Unknown
Interview by Brenda Grunau
Chris Alscher | photo by Robert Fougere
Mondays at CiTR are festive and frenetic as Chris Alscher prepares for his show, Parts Unknown. Since August 1999, Chris-a-riffic has been filling his program with a ton of local music, pop and garage rock along with other random gems from across the decades. Piano teacher and band member extraordinaire, Alscher was previously a member of They Shoot Horses Don’t They?, but currently performs with the Bible Belts and writes piano-based tunes as Chris-a-riffic. On top of his time with CiTR, Alscher has worked for CBC Radio 3 and is known for curating random gigs and music festivals in backyards, sheds and public parks.
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Venews
Vancouver’s Budding Queer Hip-Hop Scene
by Betty Fikre mariam
The Rough Diamond Collective promotes (mostly) queer (mostly) hip-hop concerts. Fellow collective members Alex Heggie, Priscilla Pleasant and I are co-presenting our first Vancouver event, the upcoming THEESatisfaction show (sponsored by CiTR and Discorder) at the Waldorf on November 2. Read More
Editor’s Note
on that magazine from CiTR 101.9 FM
by Gregory Adams
We’re currently crammed into the Discorder office up at UBC scarfing down candy, some of us in costume mind you, but by the time this issue hits you, the ghost of Halloween will be long gone. That said, we’re all gearing up for another fall season tradition at the station, CiTR’s annual Fundrive. Read More
The Overeducated Grumbler
Why is Statutory Rape on TV so Sexy?
by Terris Schneider
I have a confession to make. I’ve been struggling with this addiction for a while now and need to get it off my chest. I, Terris Schneider, am addicted to watching teen shows. I’ve seen every teen show you could possibly imagine—whether it be all the CW shows (the new 90210, One Tree Hill, Gossip Girl), the embarrassing ABC family lineup (Switched at Birth, Make It or Break It, Secret Life of the American Teenager or The Lying Game. Yes, I watch all these), or MTV’s new show Awkward (which is surprisingly well written and not just a guilty pleasure). Then there’s the two most crack-like shows on television that I love to watch every time they’re on MuchMusic: Pretty Little Liars and Degrassi. Read More
Venews: The Yale Hotel
Closing Time, Drink Up, Come Back in a Year
by Jon Peschin
On November 21, the historic Yale Hotel will close its doors for a twelve month refurb, upgrading its seismic, electrical and plumbing systems in the process. While the structure will be joining the 21st century, the rest of the iconic club, which at 130 years is older than the city itself, will remain rooted in its varied and rich history. Read More »