CiTR -- Discorder Radio: Recent Episodes
CiTR & Discorder Magazine
Produced by Discorder Magazine's On Air Collective, this show covers content in the magazine and more. Join us every Tuesday at 5 pm to hear all about the latest features, bands, charts, concert calendar picks and other exciting morsels from the Vancouver arts scene that only Discorder can provide. The Discorder On Air Collective is coordinated by Matt, Wade and Claire. Want to get involved? Email volunteer@citr.ca.
DRC starts strong with a new Sam Tudor classic and keep the fire going throughout the episode with some firestarter and Shitlord Fuckerman. Discorder Magazine Editor-in-Chief Brit Bachmann joins us in the second half to talk on her piece in the new September Issue in Discorder Magazine on calling out sexual abusers and assault in small creative scenes and the intricacies around those actions. No spoilers but you have to have to have to check out that piece because it is in my totally unbiased opinion absolutely amazing! Following that super quickly with some club sofa and Adrian Teacher and the Subs and you got yourself a classic Discorder Radio episode ya boy
In our first episode sans the stunning Jordan "Wade" Wade as an official®ular host on Discorder Radio we spliced up some Victory Square Block Party prep with Reviewer Of The Week, Clara Dubber about her piece on Khadijah Lopez's new album "Paradigm" and after some Sam Tudor and Khadijah Lopez tunes we talked to Illustrator Of The Week, Clara Dubber about her unpublished pieces for the previous Summer Issue of Discorder Mag. Then we played some Kjel, Swim Team, and Palm Oil and talked with Contributor Of The Week... Clara Dubber! about her On The Air feature in the September Issue of Discorder on the Discorder Radio Collective. Jules, the long lasting Production Assistant of Discorder Magazine, said their goodbyes and we shed a tear for times past.
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It's been five-and-a-half years since Jordan Wade aka Wade first took over the reins at Discorder Radio. Now on his last show before moving on to new adventures he passes the torch to Dora while revisiting some of the show's highlights over the past half decade including his top 5 songs of the past 5.5 years! Featuring music from Nice Apple, The Maneuver, Woolworm, Cool TV, Maneater, Ladyhawk, Fine Times, Mounties and more
August 1st. The First show of the new month. The week of Pride and the celebration of light. A busy week on your calendar but smooth listening for your ears here on Discroder Radio. With great tunes from Maneater, Japanese Breakfast, Bridal Party, Luv Supreme, Brunch Club, The Boom Booms, Devours and more
Dora and Kat are joined by Aidan Danaher (author of the Discorder Mag feature "Gayblevision: Vancouver Queer History Unscripted, Uncensored And Archived Forever") to talk about his feature and all the wonderful things happening around the city this week! Also some pretty exciting Fake Fruit, Prado, Shrouded Amps and Cruel Sport tunes
Dora and Kat kick off Pride programming with an interview with Vici Johnstone, who owns the feminist publishing house Caitlin Press, and tunes by Mirepoix, FOONYAP, King Buzzard, Prado, and so many more.
The new Summer issue of Discorder arrives and so does Editor in Chief Britt Bachman to tell us all about it. With a plethora of local events, we cover Tent City fundraisers, Khatsalahno Festival hype, album release parties, weekly charts, and a visit from some old skool punk & ska bands! Featuring music from Puzzlehead, Lovebirds, Divorcer, The Courtneys. Art D'ecco, Needles//Pins, the Offspring and more!
After a busy weekend of interviewing artists in parks and on mountain tops, Dora and Wade bring their best stuff home to Discorder Radio on our last show of June! Peter Ricq of Humans discusses his new film Come Together; Youngblood, Fake Shark and Jon & Roy share their experiences of the Tall Tree Festival. Plus music from Jock Tears, Plodes, Do Make Say Think, Puzzlehead, Prado, Needles//Pins and a special Canada Day tribute from Stompin To!
It's the day before National Aboriginal Day, the First Day of Summer, and Dora's birthday! Lots of reasons to celebrate:) Including a spoken rendering of "Static" from this month's issue, an interview with Kat Kott, and tunes by A Tribe Called Red, Soliterre, Club Sofa, Faith Healer, Tough Age, Mourning Coup and more
Fifteen jam-packed tracks filled this weeks show from a variety of genres including punk, shoegaze, folk, R&B, soul and avant pop! Editor Brit joins us to talk about No Fun Fiction, June cover artist the Shilohs and praise our ahead-of-the-curve writers for featuring Only A Visitor. With music from Mental Health, Hygiene, Lief Hall, Jerk Jails, Cult Babies, Michelle Jolly, Prada and more.
On this first episode of June 2017, Wade and Dora recap Music Waste, preview the NCRC and a hype up a plethora of live shows while killing it on the seques! Featuring music from Prairie Cat, Little Sprout, Swim Team, Jay Arner, Spruce Trap, the Jins, Actors and much much more
We're covering all of the festivals in this episode of Discorder Radio! With a super special interview with Music Waste's Director Eleanor Wearing and later on a chat with Discorder contributor Tintin Yang about her feature in the June issue of the magazine all about gender diversity in festival lineups we're getting geared up and in the mood! Featuring tunes by Missy D, Bored Décor, Girlpool, Fuzzy P, and more
Despite Bandcamp going down early into the show your fearless DR crew was able to bounce back with some amazing local music and hype a jam-packed lineup of weekend shows. Featuring music from Mossfett, Shrouded Amp, Supermoon, Little Sprout, Maneater, Dopey's Robe, Fake Shark and much more
Dora and Kat keep you up to date on community events and talk with Discorder Editor-in-Chief Brit about Art Rock?, Tommy Tone, and just what's up. Find out what Andy's listening to and so much more with Mark Ash, Lié, Tommy Tone, Tough Age, Puzzlehead, Dad Thighs, and a bunch more forever local and forever free performers here on Discorder Radio.
We've made you the Election Playlist you never asked for with hot tunes by Swim Team, The Courtneys, club sofa, Mark Mills, Birthday Bitch, and many more in a special voting episode of Discorder Radio
Yes, it's finally feeling like spring here in Vancouver, and it's a happening week in the local music scene. Plus, Editor-in-C Brit B is here to tell us all about the brand new May issue of Discorder Magazine! Music from Chersea, Louise Burns, Passive, Pale Red, the Subhumans and more.
It's a very chilled-out episode of Discorder Radio as we take a look at some of the last remaining features in the April issue of Discorder Magazine, plus preview an action-packed weekend of local music. Music from the Psychic Alliance, Hannah Epperson, Dad Thighs, Swim Team, Speaker Face, the Evaporators, War Baby and more.
The international phenomenon that is Record Store Day is in its 10th year, and it's not just about the records -- it's also about catching lots of great live music. Check out your copy of Discorder Magazine for a pull-out map of all the participating record stores in Vancouver. We'll see you there! Music on the show today from Pale Red, Ashley Shadow, Sarah Jickling and Her Good Bad Luck, Peach Pit, Sam Tudor and more.
From the inaugural Hot Dog Days to Girls Rock Camp to Record Store Day, it's a good week to be an indie music fan in Vancouver. Plus, we've got Editor-in-C Brit B in to talk about the brand new bright yellow issue of Discorder Magazine. Music from Pale Red, Old Girl, the Courtneys, High Plains, Tough Customer and more.
Do you wish music in 2017 was a little... I dunno, grungier? A little more fuzzed out and 90s-sounding. Then we've got good news for you -- Did You Die are here in the CiTR Fishbowl for a live in-studio performance! Plus, stick around for an interview with Richie and Kate afterward. Music from A Tribe Called Red, the Courtneys, RE/GEN, Electric Six and more.
Dora, Kat, and Claire take over again for an episode of freshness and looking ahead. We're joined by the new CiTR Student Exec President Halla Bertrand and Discorder's fearless Editor-in-Chief Brit Bachmann to talk about the future of their respective projects. Tunes by Mother Mother, Beach Season, The Courtneys, Francis Arevalo, Laydy Jams, Lisa Prank, Knife Pleats, Get Happy, and Ora Cogan.
Yep we're armpit deep into Fundrive and our annual Fundraiser was the driving force behind the Fun-tastic selection of music on today's show as we cross the halfway mark toward our $40,000 goal! Lots of local favorites including new music from Mark Mills, Austra, the Courtney's, Tough Age, Dumb and more.
It's that time of year again -- CiTR's annual Fundrive is just around the corner, with the official kickoff show happening this Thursday! Be sure to tune in next week for our official Fundrive show. Music from Sam Tudor, Austra, Supermoon, Viewmaster, Adrian Teacher and the Subs, the Isotopes and BRASS.
February is the shortest month of the year, and this one has sure felt like it. We take one last crack at the February issue of Discorder Magazine, featuring the last few features we haven't mentioned on the air yet. Music from the Courtneys, Dead Quiet, Hey Rosetta!, Louise Burns, Bored Décor and more.
It's another jam-packed issue of Discorder Radio! This week, we hear from our Editor-in-C Brit B about the national day of action against the opioid crisis, and from Dora about her cover feature on Pale Red in this month's issue of the magazine. Music from Priests, Japandroids, Old Girl, Other Jesus, Dried Out, Audio/Rocketry and more.
Love is in the air on Discorder Radio as we're joined by Shindig 2017 winners Little Sprout for a live in-studio performance and interview! We've also got the lowdown on some great shows to check out in the week ahead. Music from the Cut Losses, Bad Mouth, Art d'Ecco, Japandroids, the Vandals and more.
Shindig 33 is officially over, and the winners are... Little Sprout! We've got an interview with them mere minutes after the victory. We also sink our teeth into the brand new February issue of Discorder Magaznie. Music from Louise Burns, Heart Beach, Devours, Greg McLeod, the Cut Losses, Surfer Blood and more.
That's right -- it all comes down to one last battle for all the marbles this Friday at Pat's Pub. Mark Mills, Carousel Scene and Little Sprout will go head to head head to be crowned winner of Shindig 2016/2017. Tune in to Discorder Radio next week for an interview with the winner! Music from Dried Out, Mi'ens, the Prettys, Evy Jane, Emma Citrine, the Shit Talkers and more.
Your third and final Shindig finalist will be named TONIGHT at Pat's Pub! Wow! Who will it be? This year's battle is shaping up to be one for the history books. Music from the Evaporators, Johnny de Courcy, Dad Thighs, Cindy Vortex, Carousel Scene and more.
We've got a couple of good throwbacks for you on the show this week, including a particularly legendary Canadian hip hop track, but we're also looking ahead to Granville Island in 2040 -- and to a fierce three weeks of Shidig semifinals. Music from the Evaporators, the Smugglers, the Shit Talkers, S.P. Davis, Skye Wallace, Rascalz, Checkmate, Kardinal and Thrust (and Choclair comin' down with the northern touch).
Start your new year off right with a brand new episode of Discorder Radio! We check in about what's good this January with Discorder Editor-in-C Brit B, and we dig into some freshly reviewed records. Music from the Flatliners, Immerze, Anchoress, Late Spring, Johnny de Courcy and more.
Goodbye 2016! Despite all of your bad news in world politics and multitude of celebrity deaths, there was a lot of great local music that tickled our ear drums this year and we count them down on today's show... Including music from Moss Lime, Loscil, Ashley Shadow, Supermoon, Ace Martens, Swim Team, Basia Bulat and more... Who will be #1? Find out here!
What's that? You thought that just because Shindig preliminaries are over that we wouldn't have more Shindig coverage for you?? No such luck, pal! We've got a recap on the regular season that was, plus a preview of the playoffs set to kick off in the New Year. We've also got music from Chersea, Humans, Dead End Drive-In, Old Girl, Hannah Epperson and more!
It's the last week of the Shindig regular season -- but don't worry, playoffs start in the new year! We've also got the scoop on loads of various holiday-related shows you can check out this week. Music from Devours, Hazy, Echuta, Cindy Vortex, MPRIS, No Sinner and more.
The brand new winter December/January issue of Discorder Magazine is on stands -- and now, for the first time in about a decade, features a volume and issue number! Thanks to Nardwuar for noticing we've been missing that for years! Music from Kim Gray, Kimmortal, Mark Mills, the Oh Wells, and Nardwuar himself (his band the Evaporators).
The TransMountain pipeline has been approved federally, but we have a feeling it's not a done deal just yet -- not if punk rock has anything to say about it. Also: we've got a super-secret sneak peak of the upcoming Jancember issue of Discorder Magazine with Editor-in-C Brit B. Music from D.O.A., the Slackers, Spruce Trap, Holy Hum, the Shit Talkers, WANT and Modernettes.
It's all killer no filler today on Discorder Radio as we preview Brasstronaut, Alex Cameron, the Mint Records Ridiculously Early Xmas Party -- and of course, another night of Shindig. Music from Pussy Riot, Monomyth, Cast, GHIBLI, the Pack a.d. and more.
Big news -- if you haven't already heard, this Friday (Nov. 18) is the annual Discorder fundraiser show! This year we've got a killer lineup of local hip hop acts to get you moving, including Missy D, Spotty Josif and So Loki. Plus, music from Hannah Epperson, Tanya Tagaq, Swim Team, the Evaporators, and an interview with Jessica Leger of Cast.
While our neighbours to south get set to make the decision of a lifetime, we're here to allay your fears with an hour of Vancouver indie rock. We've got the Rebel Spell! We've got Five Alarm Funk! We've got Hollerado! We've got Tanya Tagaq! We've got the Weakerthans! See you on the other side...
November is here and that means we fall into a busy month of shows, showcases and a brand new issue of Discorder Magazine. The Discorder Collective is here to recap Shindig night # 2 and preview night # 3. We also feature a show review with Dora Dubber on her Eyes Wide Shut-Esque experience at the So Loki album release and an interview with Tim the Mute. Also featuring music from Daniel Robertson, Francesca Belcourt, NOFX and more.
With Matt abroad Wade takes over the board and invites the Discorder Radio Collective to have a panel discussion on the opening night of Shindig. Britt Bachman stops by to launch the Discorder November fundraiser and tickle our fancy with one hell of a Halloween lineup in Vancouver.
It's the first week of Shindig 2016, and we've got the lowdown on everyone playing the first night of CiTR's annual battle of the bands showdown -- Dora, Connor and Katt are here to give us the scoop on Future Star, Pavel and Wind-Up Birds. Plus, music from Hannah Epperson, Ace Martens, Ora Cogan, JPNSGRLS and -- finally -- the mighty Vulfpeck.
We've got a full house in the studio today as we show some eager volunteers how we put the show together. Claire also plays some exclusive tape from her interview with Kye Plant -- check out the interview in your October issue of Discorder Magazine. Music from Sam Tudor, Crying, Late Spring, A Tribe Called Red, Limblifter, Chixdiggit! and the legendary Skinny Puppy.
Blue Jays wildcard game, hockey season around the corner -- sounds like a good enough reason to play some baseball punk rock and some hockey anthems to us! We also get the scoop on the brand new October issue of Discorder Magazine from Editor-in-C Brit B. Music from Peach Pit, Winona Forever, Lié, Gal Gracen, the Isotopes, Japandroids and A Tribe Called Red.
We close out the month of September right with a live studio performance and interview from this month's cover artist, Graftician. We also hear about Malcolm Jack's latest project, a 27-minute album consisting of one track. Music from Hick, JPSNGRLS, Greg McLeod, Preoccupations, and the mighty NoMeansNo.
It's an action-packed episode of Discorder Radio this week as we recap Rifflandia and the Victory Square Block Party. Plus, Claire gives us the skinny on Graftician, this month's Discorder Magazine cover artist. Music from No Sinner, Hannah Epperson, JPNSGRLS, White Lung, Black Mountain, and the one and only Prozzäk.
The one and only Mark Mills takes over the CiTR airwaves for a live set -- followed by a revelatory interview about his latest album. We also get stoked for Rifflandia this weekend in Victoria. Music from Alvvays, Hazy, Wishkicker, JPNSGRLS and more.
Welcome back! A new September means a new school term, and a new start for many -- almost a sort of alternate New Year. With that in mind, what better way to debut the ~brand new~ Discorder Magazine format? That's right, it's big, it's bold, it's newsprint, and it's one Pantone spot colour, baby. Get it and all the coolest newsstands around town. Music from Chersea, Art d'Ecco, Ashley Shadow, Devours, Hazy, Humans and more.
Lots of music in town from around the world this week! OK, mostly just from Australia and America. But hey, we get to play some rap on the show this week, which is always a win in my book. Music from Julien Baker, Mourning Coup, Pale Red, the Avalanches, and a truly bonkers song by A Tribe Called Red and Tanya Tagaq.
Ponderosa Festival is a bit of a trek from the Lower Mainland, but hey -- in the dog days of summer, it's about the only game in town. Also: I can't get enough of K.Flay's new song. Music from Shad & Skratch Bastid, the Harpoonist & the Axe Murderer, Malcolm Jack, Ora Cogan, the Pack a.d. and more.
Brit's here with an interview with the minds behind the one and only #Spacemelt, live in studio. We've also got a brand new single by friend of the show, Hannah Epperson! Very excite! Music from the Evaporators, Jay Arner, Weaves, Lié, Softess, Sarah Jickling and more.
We're well and truly into the second half of summer, and we've got a whack of bands back from tour to prove it. And just because the magazine has been out for a month doesn't mean new stuff isn't going up on the website all summer long! Music from Julie Doiron, Dirty Spells, Brass, Shitlord Fuckerman, the Pack a.d. and more.
Wade is in Rio for the Olympics, so DJ Elizabeth 'Liz' Holliday is in the house for the rest of August! And we've got a somewhat international show today to celebrate, including a whole whack of album and show reviews from your friendly neighbourhood Discorder Magazine. Music from Greg McLeod, White Lung, Mitski, Supermoon, Gal Gracen, Horsepowar, the Cat Empire and more.
That's right, it's Pride Week in Vancouver, and we talk to our spoken word coordinator Madeline about what's going on around town to celebrate -- and protest. We also talk to Keagan about her feature in the magazine about Les Chaussettes, and we make an exception to our usual musical mandate to play some Hip -- Wade wouldn't forgive us if we didn't. Music from Old Girl, TV Ugly, Glad Rags, Humans, Devours, Bend Sinister and more.
Matt's hosting the show solo today (while Wade gets ready to premiere his doc Sochi Pride!) and festival season is slowing down, so it's a real mixed bag this week. We've got Art Rock?, we've got album reviews, we've got angry punks -- we've got it all! Music from Chersea, Brave Radar, NoMeansNo, Hazy, Holy Fuck, Dandi Wind and more.
Yes, the brand new summer 2016 issue of Discorder Magazine is on a newsstand near you, and we've got editor-in-c Brit B on to give us the lowdown on the killer cover and art feature by Jaik Puppyteeth. We've also got a preview of some homegrown acts you can see at the Vancouver Folk Music Festival this weekend. Music from Hot Panda, White Lung, DJ Zozi, the Courtneys, FRANKIE, and a killer poem by Shane Koyczan and the Short Story Long.
It's almost time for one of Discorder Radio's favourite annual events: the Khatsahlano Street Festival, happening this Saturday on 4th Avenue. In addition to food and art, you can also check out a ton of live music, and we preview some of the great local acts you can check out. Claire also checks in from Edmonton, and we send love to the Rickshaw, which has now officially been around for seven years. Music from Greg McLeod, No Sinner, SAVVIE, Wider Smile, Sam Tudor, Wallgrin and Corb Lund (it's Calgary Stampede season, we had to).
The last show of June features Wade running the Discorder Radio ship solo with an eclectic lineup of artists featured in this month's Discorder Magazine including cover artist Jay Arner in the #1 spot on the CiTR charts. We also preview this Friday's Canada Day festivities at Canada Place with Bear Mountain and Rococode, the brand new single from Hot Hot Heat, and a special dedication to the Tragically Hip. With music from Plants and Animals, Sightlines, Whitney K, Skinny Kids and more.
Matt's hosting solo again today -- and what better way to indulge than to hype up his favourite music festival? That's right, Sled Island gets underway today in Calgary, and the Vancouver bands are crossing the Rockies in droves to be a part of it. We've also got Music Waste recap, a shoutout to CiTR's own Russian Tim, and a brand new banger from A Tribe Called Red in honour of National Aboriginal Day. Music from BRASS, Skye Wallace, Glad Rags, You Big Idiot, Johnny de Courcy and more.
The late bloomer Jeff Cancade AKA Devours finds his voice to join the Discorder Radio crew for a half hour live set and interview. Discorder editor Britt Bachman is back to discuss the Pretty Good Not Bad and Levitation festivals. Plus Claire's pipes in from Edmonton with an update on Jay Arner. With music from White Lung, Louise Burns, Tycho, Fountain and more.
What to do when your featured guest is stuck in traffic and your co-host is not there to banter with? ... You Improvise! That's what Wade had to do today along with Discorder Editor Britt and SM coordinator Camille, who took over the co-hosting role from an Atlantic-bound Matt. They hoped and prayed and wished that Kirby from War Baby would make it in time... And he did! Just in time for the final segment and to debut a brand new never-released-before track! Also music from Wishkicker, Gang Signs, Mu, Frog Eyes, The Ballantynes and more.
You've heard her for years on CiTR's late-night Tuesday hip-hop show Crimes and Treasons -- and now she's blowing up in India. Yes, we're talking about the one and only Jasleen Powar -- aka Horsepowar -- and she joins us live in the studio for an interview. Plus, hype for Music Waste, the most aggressively DIY festival in Vancouver, which happens later this week. Music from Rec Centre, So Loki, Supermoon, Swim Team, Skyote, Greg McLeod and more.
Wade is in the mountains enjoying the tail end of the long weekend, so this week Matt is hosting AND producing -- hold on tight. RLA editor Jasper Wrinch drops by to tell us about Cate le Bon, Claire has the scoop on why towns should have night mayors, and Matt shamelessly hypes his own band. Music from the Tourist Company, Glad Rags, Alpha Omega, Croatia, Disco Funeral, Caracas, the Oh Wells and more.
Plazas AKA Savannah Salloum graces the CiTR lounge with her electro pop vibes and joins us in studio to talk about DIY and disconnecting in Vancouver. DJ Liz Holliday is back in the co-host's seat and we are joined by Discorder features writer Brody Rockstad to discuss his interview with Cornshed. Claire Bailey's feature on Horsepowar, Supermoon new album release, the weekly countdown, plus music from Rec Centre, Desiree Dawson, Late Spring, the Buzzcocks and more.
Summer is just around the corner, and you know what that means -- festival season! The legendary Music Waste festival, proudly local and independent for almost three decades, has another killer lineup on deck for June. Meanwhile, Calgary's Sled Island festival will feature a healthy contingent of Discorder-featured bands, repping the West Coast across the Rockies. It's gonna be a good summer. Music from the Ballantynes, Ashley Shadow, Needles//Pins, Glad Rags, Johnny de Courcy, the Pack a.d. and many, many more.
May is here, and you know what that means -- and brand spanking new issue of Discorder Magazine. Editor-in-C Brit B gives us the lowdown, and Claire gives us the skinny on Kim Gray, all the way from Edmonton. Music from White Lung, You Say Party, Glad Rags, the Ruffled Feathers, Operators, Flowers & Fire and more.
Johnny de Courcy doesn't let a few technical problems stop him from ripping it up with a live set in the CiTR studio — and joins Wade for a lively debrief afterward. And, as if that wasn't enough, DJ Liz Holliday stops by to tell us about last week's Courtney Barnett show, and Mike from Flex Your Head tells us about his retrospective love for Vancouver pop-punk legends the Pointed Sticks. Music from Black Mountain, Wild Nothing, Dada Plan, Tough Age and more.
Discorder has been Vancouver's monthly indie music magazine for the last 33 years, and we can't do it without you. Come show your support this Saturday at the ANZA Club and check out performances by Frog Eyes, Weird Candle, the Backhomes, Malcolm Jack and Experience This! Hear them all on today's show, plus music from Bend Sinister, Winona Forever, Cobra Ramone, Mu and more.
It's Record Store Day on Saturday, and you better believe CiTR has you covered. We'll be broadcasting all afternoon from record stores all over town, and Discorder Radio has got the skinny on all the bands you can catch live. Plus, a Marathon of Hope anniversary shoutout! Music from JPNSGRLS, the Backhomes, Adrian Teacher and the Subs, Ora Cogan, BRASS, Last of the Bandits and more.
It's a brand new month, and you know what that means -- a brand new issue of Discorder Magazine, and a bunch of rad new music! Claire gives us the scoop on our cover artist Devours, and it doesn't stop there. Music from the Shit Talkers, Glad Rags, Rococode, Ace Martens, Dumb, SAVVIE, Chersea, and a bangin' Buffy Saint-Marie remix by a Tribe Called Red.
He's got a new EP out next month and show this weekend, so Whitney K dropped in on today's episode of Discorder Radio to chat and play us a tune. We also round up the last of this month's Discorder Magazine features, including PLAZAS, Iceberg Ferg and the cover-gracing Mass Marriage. Music from Gang Signs, Freak Heat Waves, Sunflower Bean, Metric and more.
Once every quarter, a magical thing happens here at CiTR -- that's right, it's SOCAN survey week! SOCAN is the organization that pays royalties to musicians in Canada, and that means if we play you during a SOCAN audit, you get paid! We put out the call, and if you responded, keep your eyes open for a royalty cheque -- we're genuinely curious as to how much you get and when you get it. And, if that wasn't exciting enough! Sarah Jickling joins us live in studio to tell us how she became the de facto pop star tribute night queen of Vancouver -- and debuts a brand new single from her Good Bad Luck. Oh yes. Music from Humans, Brasstronaut, Phono Pony, RE/GEN, Little Wild, Moka Only, Shylo Sharity, Chersea and more.
It's official — Discorder Radio has logged 200 episodes into the CiTR podcaster! And, we've been on the air for just over five years! Liz Holliday and the legendary DJ CJ join us for a walk down memory lane. We talk about our favourite Discorder Radio memories and count down our top five most played songs in show history. Music from Gob, Winona Forever, Late Spring, Phoenix Thunderbird, Fine Times, Mounties and more!
It's official — Discorder Radio has logged 200 episodes into the CiTR podcaster! And, we've been on the air for just over five years! Liz Holliday and the legendary DJ CJ join us for a walk down memory lane. We talk about our favourite Discorder Radio memories and count down our top five most played songs in show history. Music from Gob, Winona Forever, Late Spring, Phoenix Thunderbird, Fine Times, Mounties and more!
Discorder Radio — and indeed CiTR itself — runs almost entirely on the support of listeners like you. Yes! You! In today's Fundrive special, we talk about all of the great reasons you should donate to CiTR this year. We also hear directly from the local artists we proudly play every week right here on this show about how CiTR has helped them and their career. Your donation is hugely appreciated, and every little bit helps! Thank you so, so much!
Even if you don't know the name Chin Injeti, you've no doubt heard his work — he's produced for Drake, Dr. Dre, Eminem, and was a member of the legendary Toronto band Bass Is Base. The man himself joins us live in studio to give us the scoop on Request Line, an all-request refugee benefit show happening this weekend, featuring a loaded lineup of local heavyweights. Plus, Claire gives us the lowdown on Milk, featured in this month's Discorder Magazine. Music from the Evaporators, the Boom Booms, Mellt, Moka Only, MF DOOM, Morning Coup and more!
Need a bit of excitement for your drivetime commute? Buckle up, punk rock fans: we kick off the show with a live in-studio performance from hometown hellraisers Dried Out. Afterward, we sit down with them for an interview, and hear music from Catlow, Hot Panda, LNDN DRGS, Dralms and more!
Interviewfest 2016! We catch up with Late Spring, fresh off their Shindig 2016 victory. We also chat with Discorder editor-in-chief Brit about the new February issue, and get the lowdown on the Dumb feature from Claire. Plus Sam Tudor is in the studio to tell us about the brand new web series, Discorder TV! Whew! Music from Disco Funeral, Revered, Nap Eyes, Young Galaxy and more.
OK, campers, rise and shine — it's Groundhog Day, and we've got the legendary Ben Lai in the studio for a retrospective on his 15-year stint as the host of Shindig, CiTR's annual battle of the bands. We preview Friday's Shindig finale with music from the finalists, the Psychic Alliance, Wallgrin and Late Spring; plus music from Corb Lund, D.O.A., Propagandhi, the Rebel Spell and more.
Happy Australia Day to our friends down under — especially those of you calling now the West Coast home! Whistler wouldn't be the same without you! We've got a dose of Aussie music to get you in the mood from the likes of Tangerine Kitty, the Cat Empire, Courtney Barnett and Vancouver Sleep Clinic. We also preview the third night of Shindig semifinals, and finally lift the veil of the elusive YuSu, Discorder's Jancember cover artist. Music from Freak Heat Waves, Late Spring, Red Circle, Skyote, War Baby, FRANKIE and more.
We mark the fifth anniversary — to the day — of our first ever podcast episode! We also hear from Editor in C Brit B about Sub Pop's SeaTac shop, and our new Shindig correspondent Camille about the second night of semifinals. Music from BRASS, Dried Out, Dead Ghosts, Johnny de Courcy, Skinny Kids, Winona Forever, Wallgrin and more.
Jenn Bojm and bandmate Colin Cowan join us in the CiTR studio for a chat and a live acoustic set; we preview the first round of Shindig 2016 semifinals; with music from Dead Soft, War Baby, Luke Wallace, the Soots, störc and Scotty P & the Virigins — plus a weird David Bowie tribute.
Enough dwelling on the past — it's the first show of 2016, and it's all about the year to come. Shindig starts up again next week with finalists including the Psychic Alliance and Winona Forever; new releases from Cult Babies and Dead Ghosts are reviewed in the Jancember issue; plus a ton of previews of shows happening in the next week, with music from Shylo Sharity, Miss Quincy & the Showdown, Cobra Ramone, Frank Love, Sarah Jickling and Her Good Bad Luck, Chersea and more.
We play tribute to a few of the NYE shows in Vancouver and we countdown the Top 10 Discorder Albums of 2015! Featuring Old Man Ludecke, Supermoon, Adrian Teacher & The Subs, TV Ugly, Tough Age, Fake Tears, Morning Coup, Faith Healer, Freak Heat Waves and Weed. Happy New Year!
Featuring festive tunes by Dan Mangan, The Oh Wells, Ron Sexsmith, The Funk hunters, Reid Jamieson, Psychic Alliance, The Zolas, Said the Whale, The Dandy Warhols, Offspring and Bad Religion. Many covers, compilations and Christmas convo with Discorder Editor Brit B and Shindig judge Tristan K. Plus shout-outs to the KOC crew in Toronto and Matt in Calgary. Merry Christmas from your friends at Discorder Radio!
Nick and Paul from the Syrup Trap join us in studio to talk about their brand new Christmas album; we play holiday tracks from the Vandals and Mounties; plus music from Dan Deacon, JPNSGRLS, Goodwood Atoms, Parlour Panther, Painted Fruit, Soft Serve and more. We also preview Shindig Night # 9 and send a special shoutout to Nardwuar the Human Serviette.
We dip into the archives for an old interview with Daniel Kingsbury, formerly of Mindil Beach Markets, about the JellyFish Project; dig into this month's Dicorder feature on Taxa; hear from our Cascadian sisters Tacocat and Sallie Ford; and get a preview of Shindig Night #8 from Shindig correspondent Henry Hua. Music from k-os, Renny Wilson, Faith Healer, the Sumner Brothers, Lovecoast, Francesca Belacourt and more.
Discorder editor-in-chief Brit Bachman joins us to discuss the brand new Jancember issue, which arrives hot off the press five minutes before we go to air; new Shindig correspondent Henry Hua hypes up Shindig Night #7; Christmas party previews for the Mint Records Xmas Party and the Funky Christmas Singalong; plus music from Current Swell, FRANKIE, Sarah Jickling, Cancer Bats and more.
We recap the Discorder Fundraiser and Peak Performance Project; hype up the Girls Rock Camp Gala and Shindig Night #6; play some old and new punk; and a play a special birthday dedication throwback for Wade.
Did You Die brand new album release; Discorder Fundraiser hype-up with TV Ugly, Late Spring, Mesa Luna and Revered; Peak Performance Project finals with Van Damsel; Shindig Night Five with the Jins and Zoo Strategies; plus new music from Rah Rah and Born Ruffians.
We interview Evan October of Isotopes, chat with Discorder Editor Britt Bachman about Art Rock? Melbourne shout outs to Tame Impala, Shin Dig Night 4 hype up and a special Remembrance Day dedication from Hollerado.
We preview three halloween covers shows happening this weekend in Vancouver, interview Sarah Jicking (formerly of the Oh Wells) live in studio and Chris King of the Maneuver on the phone; plus recap the War Baby album release and hype up Shin Dig night # 2. All the while keeping it creepy with our Halloween-inspired tunes!
We celebrate Back to the Future Day by inviting Mesa Luna to play an unprecedented 5-song set LIVE on the show. We also preview the War Baby release show at the Hindenburg, the Halloween Tribute at the Cobalt and kick off the 2015-16 edition of Shindig!
Trevor Risk of Sunshine comes in to discuss Halloween Tribute Show, Chersea comes in to discuss Project Limelight, Matt Meuse arrives from Calgary and produces a jam packed hour of interviews, upcoming show hype and great new local music.
New Month, New Issue, Interview with Kirby from War Baby, Daniel from Bestie, plus Discorder Editor Britt Bachman. Hyping up cool local shows this week plus lotsa great tunes!
The team waves goodbye to the first month of fall, talks last months edition, and gives some love to Paul Simon
Liz Holliday and Matt Meuse broadcast live from Place Vanier. Rifflandia Recap and student chats ensue.
cord Store Day Preview, Disorder April Launch Recap and Tristan guest hosts..
Featuring music by We Need Surgery, Gang Signs, Joyce Island and Bicycles!
We play a cut from Cail Judy's interview with Indian Wars, talk Cloudsplitter and give you a taste of Love Cuts's new album review in this month's Under Review.