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May 28 2012
Interview: Trevor “Trouble” Andrew

There are very few people in this world that possess all of the following qualities 1) artistic 2) exceptionally athletic and 3) cool as fuck. Trevor “Trouble” Andrew just happens to be one of these people.
After a childhood spent skateboarding on the coast of Nova Scotia, Andrew turned to snowboarding and would eventually go pro at the tender age of 12. He then spent the majority of his later adolescence traveling the world, participating in two Winter Olympics and the 2000 X-Games. Sometime during this craziness he met Santi White, who you all know as the fabulous Santigold. The two started dating, fell madly in love and finally made their courtship official roughly two years ago.
Now rewind to 2004, when Andrew’s suffered a tragic knee injury that forced him to explore different avenues. Being influenced by his ladylove and a SP1200, he began experimenting with different mixes, fusing together his love for punk rock, southern crunk, and gangsta rap.
Shortly after his musical awakening, Andrew started the “Trouble Andrew” band, who released their debut album in 2007. Since then, Andrew’s has gone on to become a brand ambassador for Native Shoes, designed for the likes of Burton, Monster Energy and Nixon, as well as collaborate with some of the music industries biggest names.
Not only has he hooked up with his wife on a few tracks, but he’s also been featured with pretty boy Diplo, Curren$y and Spankrock to name a few. Oh, I should also mention that he’s started his own record label entitled Trouble Records and rocks a ripped denim jacket like none other.

All in all, the dudes a Canadian prodigy and while spending time with him on Saturday, (before he performed with Santigold at the Commodore), it also became apparent that he’s one of the chillest artists around. Check out my interview with him below.

Describe yourself in five words or less.
Honest, loyal, driven, athletic, and creative.
You’ve spent a lot of time in Vancouver and Whistler, what’s your favorite thing about living in British Columbia?
I love the lifestyle out here, being surrounded by the mountains and the water. To me it’s one of the most peaceful places in the world. Some people are pulled towards certain places and when I’m out here I’m just so calm.
Do you think being bi-coastal influences your music and personal style?
I don’t know, maybe. I think traveling and being always on the move in general has influenced me. Being exposed to different things, different cultures, has introduced me to so much that has in turn affected my music and my art.
If you could only have three pairs of shoes in your wardrobe, what would they be?
I would have a pair of Native shoes because I’m part of the company and it’s something that I’m super proud of, plus they’re awesome; I know I could rock them anywhere. Then I would have a pair of combat boots or Docs. I’d also have a pair of dope Gucci slip on’s, black on black, just in case I had to go somewhere.

When you’re in the pipe or shredding pow what music do you have coming through your headphones?
When I was younger I would listen to the Descendents “Coolidge” a lot and their whole “Somery” album. Also Tupac’s “All Eyez on Me” really pushed me, I wrote a lot to that record too. I used to just make mixes. I don’t know if you remember mini disc players but I would make mixes for the Olympics, U.S. Open, X-Games etc. I still have them all too.

You’ve worked with everyone from Diplo to Stunnaman, who else would you love to collaborate with?
There are tons of people I’d love to work with, like Trent Reznor or Iggy Pop. Drake would be dope too.
If you could go back in time and spend one day with Tupac, what would you plan for the two of you?
I would love to be in L.A. with him, rolling around in a Phantom or vintage Bentley, cruising down sunset, throwing money out the window, top down. But then another part of me would want to take him out here and go to fucking Whistler. I’d love to teach him how to snowboard.
In your opinion, what’s the mot romantic thing you’ve ever done?
(Blushing)…that’s a question you’d really have to ask Santi.
Do you think you’re a romantic guy?
I think I’m defiantly romantic. Sometimes my crazy life and ADD gets in the way but I don’t think romance is something you do a couple times a week, it’s being thoughtful, and it’s the little things. I’m really good with my words so I write some pretty romantic text messages.
When can we expect the Trouble Gang compilation?
I think probably by the end of the summer, August maybe. But I’m going to start putting songs out from it right now. I want to drop this song I did with my new artist Mulller St-Cyr, he’s from Brooklyn and is one of the illest rappers I’ve ever heard.

Interview by @clarkbs

Tags: Commodore, crunk rock, douche wave, Hip Hop, native shoes, Punk Rock, Santigold, trouble andrew
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May 28 2012
the interview show: School of Seven Bells

School of Seven Bells (aka SVIIB) is Benjamin Curtis and Alejandra Deheza. They met while on tour with Interpol in different bands and now they make tranquil electro-pop with a bit of shoegaze tossed in.
SVIIB‘s third record Ghostory is the first record they have made without Alejandra’s twin sister Claudia. I get Ben to talk about what the band’s name really means, Claudia’s abrupt exit from the band, what losing a member can mean to a band, hauntings and much more. (Plus: For those of you who are fans of music from the 90s, can you believe that Ben was in Tripping Daisy? Awesome!)
the interview show with School of Seven Bells
School of Seven Bells “The Night” This is the first single off Ghostory.
School of Seven Bells “Reappear” This song is about the idea of your future self visiting you as a ghost and telling you what will happen to you.
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Tags: Interpol, School of Seven Bells, the interview show, Tripping Daisy
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May 27 2012
Contest: “BETTER THAN SOMETHING…”

The only thing better than checking out your favorite band/artist is watching a dope flick in a dark theatre while making out with a mega babe during the opening credits.
With that being said, we’re giving away two tickets to see “BETTER THAN SOMETHING: JAY REATARD” at the Pacific Cinémathèque this coming weekend (June 1 and 2). And really why wouldn’t you want to go? The movie is a feature documentary about the controversial and prolific garage-rock icon Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr. aka Jay Reatard. It captures the intimate moments that preceded his untimely passing in early 2010.
For a chance to win, email win.e.coop.r(@)gmail.com with the names of the films two directors, which you can find here. Please use the subject line Jay Reatard. A winner will be chosen at random on Wednesday, June 30 at 12:00 pm.
posted by @clarkbs

Tags: Better than Something: Jay Reatard, contest, Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr., Pacific Cinémathèque
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May 26 2012
Oddience – Yes Sir

Oddience are an L.A. based collective and their new track “Yes Sir” is all kinds of fresh.
Oddience – Yes Sir
posted by @clarkbs

Tags: Hip Hop, Los Angeles, Oddience, Rap
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May 26 2012
Jung Coconut I at FIVESIXTY

MISBEHAVE at FIVESIXTY presents: Jung Coconut, a new biweekly event that is aimed at showcasing the best and brightest of Vancouver’s electronic music innovators. It all starts this Wednesday and features performances by:
TightMike
Beyond his production and remixing, TightMike brings a live set that challenges traditional DJing. Actually live remixing rap vocals and re-purposing r&b vocals as instruments while never losing sight of the dancefloor.

Bear Mountain (DJ set)
Bear Mountain’s electro/dance style blends syncopated bass lines and arpeggiated synth chords with live instrumentation and soaring vocals to produce a style that is unmistakeably fresh and powerfully captivating.

Boha
Meaning cum in the street slang of Rio de Janeiro, this is where a 3rd world musical phenomena known as Baile-Funk hails from. After experiencing its pornographic lyrics, booty popping bass and direct ties to organized crime face to face, the music of Boha was born. Not by replicating preexisting baile funk ideas, but by fusing electroacoustics/elektronika/ambient etc with the palatable boom of the 808. Its just nasssty.

Pricing is as follows
Cover before 11: 2 for $5. Cover after 11: $8.
Doors are at 10:00pm and the show starts at 10:45pm. Oh, and there is going to be MAD drink specials k?
posted by @clarkbs

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May 24 2012
Vancouver’s New Pro Improv Group Goes Live

The Duck Duck Goose Sessions are a live, improvised music collective featuring Tom Heuckendorff, JC Thompson, and Ali Siadat from Mother Mother. The group jams with the creative masterminds behind different acts touring through Vancouver from around the world every Tuesday.
First episode featuring HUMANS.. enjoy.

HYPED by John

Tags: Hip Hop, Improv, Jam, Jazz, John, live, Mother Mother, Pop, rock, Video, yvr
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May 24 2012
Superhumanoids – Too Young For Love

This jam is too chill for words. However, I will say this…LA’s Superhumanoids make me feel like a crazed hormonal teenager all over again.
Superhumanoids – Too Young For Love
posted by @clarkbs

Tags: electro pop, Indie Pop, Los Angeles, Superhumanoids, Synth Pop
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May 24 2012
Come Friday Opening Night

There’s a new Friday night spot for our Vancouver friends.
Come Friday is the new weekly at the Cobalt that aims to please with a reliable lineup of bands, records, beers and buddy hangouts!
Deejays TREVOR RISK and WinnieCooper’s CHRISTIAN FLORES will be playing pop songs your new boyfriend doesn’t know about.
And for opening night those dreamy dreamboats PLEASURE CRUISE are playing this Friday night too!
Plus photos by Lindsay’s Diet and super duper cheap drinks – duh!
Click here to DOWNLOAD the COME FRIDAY mixtape
Happy Mondays – “Step On” – Stuff It In Mix
Pulp – “Monday Morning”
Weekend – “Monday Morning”
The Rolling Stones – “Ruby Tuesday”
The Undertones – “Wednesday Week”
Asobi Seksu – “Thursday”
Air France – “Maundy Thursday”
Black Leotard Front – “Casual Friday”
The Strange Boys – “Friday In Paris”
The Pains of Being Pure At Heart – “Come Saturday”
Girls Names – “Black Saturday”
Yuck – “Sunday”
Morrissey – “Everyday Is Like Sunday”