Cub (band)
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Cub was an indie rock
band from Vancouver
, British Columbia
that formed in 1992 and disbanded in 1997. They played a melodic, jangly form of pop punk
that was dubbed "cuddlecore" by some music critics. Their song "New York City" was covered by They Might Be Giants
on their album Factory Showroom
, and their song "Little Star" was covered by Washington's Sicko
on their album, Laugh While You Can Monkey Boy.
Original drummer Valeria Fellini was replaced by Lisa G. in 1994. Neko Case
also played drums on some early recordings as well as on tour in later years (she sang live in front of an audience for the first time ever during a cub show in Ohio - the song was cub's "So Far Apart"). Years later she would go on to form her own all-female three piece Vancouver band, Maow
.
Robynn Iwata co-formed I Am Spoonbender
in 1997 in San Francisco. Lisa Marr and Lisa G. started another band (Buck) in 1998 once they moved to California from their native Vancouver.
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
band from Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
that formed in 1992 and disbanded in 1997. They played a melodic, jangly form of pop punk
Pop punk
Pop punk is a fusion music genre that combines elements of punk rock with pop music, to varying degrees. Allmusic describes the genre as a strand of alternative rock, which typically merges pop melodies with speedy punk tempos, chord changes and loud guitars...
that was dubbed "cuddlecore" by some music critics. Their song "New York City" was covered by They Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants is an American alternative rock band formed in 1982 by John Flansburgh and John Linnell. During TMBG's early years Flansburgh and Linnell were frequently accompanied by a drum machine. In the early 1990s, TMBG became a full band. Currently, the members of TMBG are...
on their album Factory Showroom
Factory Showroom
Factory Showroom is the sixth studio album by the band They Might Be Giants. It was released in 1996 through Elektra Records....
, and their song "Little Star" was covered by Washington's Sicko
Sicko (band)
Sicko were an American rock group from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1991. Exceptionally, the three-piece pop punk group maintained a constant membership for every recording as a band. This line-up was Denny Bartlett , Ean Hernandez , and Josh Rubin...
on their album, Laugh While You Can Monkey Boy.
Members
- Lisa Marr - vocals, bass
- Robynn Iwata - vocals, guitar, artwork
- Lisa G. - vocals, drums
Original drummer Valeria Fellini was replaced by Lisa G. in 1994. Neko Case
Neko Case
Neko Case is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her solo career and her contributions as a member of the Canadian indie rock group The New Pornographers....
also played drums on some early recordings as well as on tour in later years (she sang live in front of an audience for the first time ever during a cub show in Ohio - the song was cub's "So Far Apart"). Years later she would go on to form her own all-female three piece Vancouver band, Maow
Maow
Maow was a Canadian indie rock band from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. A pop punk combo, the band was part of the "cuddlecore" scene led by cub.Maow consisted of guitarist Tobey Black, bassist Corrina Hammond and drummer Neko Case...
.
Robynn Iwata co-formed I Am Spoonbender
I Am Spoonbender
I Am Spoonbender is an American/Canadian multimedia group formed in San Francisco in early 1997 by composer/multi-instrumentalist/producer Dustin Donaldson, with Brian Jackson and cub guitarist Robynn Iwata I Am Spoonbender is an American/Canadian multimedia group formed in San Francisco in early...
in 1997 in San Francisco. Lisa Marr and Lisa G. started another band (Buck) in 1998 once they moved to California from their native Vancouver.
Albums
| Year | Title | Label | Lineup | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Betti-Cola Betti-Cola Betti-Cola is the 1993 debut album from Canadian twee pop group Cub. Originally released in fall of 1993, the album was remastered and re-released with bonus tracks in 2007 by Mint Records.... |
Mint Mint Records Mint Records is a Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-based independent record label founded in January 1991, by friends and campus radio enthusiasts Randy Iwata and Bill Baker.... |
Lisa Marr- Vocals, Bass Robynn Iwata- Guitar, Vocals Valeria Fellini- Drums, Vocals Neko Case Neko Case Neko Case is an American singer-songwriter, best known for her solo career and her contributions as a member of the Canadian indie rock group The New Pornographers.... - Drums Dave Carswell- Drums, acoustic guitar, Glockenschpiel |
Cover art by Dan DeCarlo Dan DeCarlo Daniel S. DeCarlo was an American cartoonist best known as the artist who developed the look of Archie Comics in the late 1950s and early 1960s, modernizing the characters to their contemporary appearance and establishing the publisher's house style... of Archie Comics fame. Includes most tracks from the pep 7" ep and the hot dog day 7" ep. Japanese version was issued on Living Dining & Kitchen Records in 1997 with four bonus tracks. Remastered and Re-issued in 2007 by Mint Records Mint Records Mint Records is a Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-based independent record label founded in January 1991, by friends and campus radio enthusiasts Randy Iwata and Bill Baker.... , with the same four bonus tracks. This album was also released as a double 7" with bonus tracks and slightly different artwork. |
| 1995 | Come Out Come Out Come Out Come Out Come Out Come Out is the 1995 second album from Canadian cuddlecore group cub. Originally released in January of 1995 on Mint Records, the album was remastered and re-released with bonus tracks in 2007.Cover art is by Fiona Smyth.-Track listing:... |
Mint Mint Records Mint Records is a Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-based independent record label founded in January 1991, by friends and campus radio enthusiasts Randy Iwata and Bill Baker.... |
Lisa Marr- Vocals, Bass, Whistling Lisa G-Drums, Guitar, Vocals Robynn Iwata- Guitar, Vocals, Drums |
Cover art by Fiona Smyth. Remastered and Re-issued by Mint in 2007 with three bonus tracks. This album was also released as a triple 7" Japanese version issued on Living Dining & Kitchen Records. |
| 1996 | Box of Hair | Lookout!, Mint | Lisa Marr-Vocals, Bass Lisa G- Drums, Vocals Robynn Iwata- Guitar, Vocals |
Cover illustration by Chantal Doyle. Co-release with Lookout! Records and Mint. Also released as a 12" vinyl LP. Repackaged to include a limited edition embroidered patch in 2007. |
| 1997 | Mauler | Au Go Go Australia | Lisa Marr- Vocals, Bass Robynn Iwata- Guitar, Vocals Lisa G- Drums, Vocals |
Cover illustrations by Robynn Iwata. A compilation of singles and rarities. |
Singles/EPs
- Pep (1992) Mint Records MRS-003. Produced by cub and Mecca Normal's Jean Smith. [6-song 7" EP, compiled on Betti-Cola CD]
- Hot Dog Day (1993) Mint Records MRS-004 [6-song 7" EP, compiled on Betti-Cola CD]
- Betti-Cola (1993) Mint Records MRS-005 [double 7" EP featuring 12 remaining songs on Betti-Cola CD]
- "Your Bed"/"Cast A Shadow," Volcano (1994) Mint Records MRS-009 [2-song single]
- Come Out Come Out (1995) Mint Records MRS-011 [13-song triple 7" EP, different song order from CD]
- The Day I Said Good-bye split with the Potatomen (1995) Co-release with Mint and Lookout! Records
- "Pillow Queen," The Pilot or FPAP(1995), Papercut records PCT-001 [split 7" EP w/ Raggedy Ann, Tullycraft, and Weakling.]
- TJ b/w She's Like A Rainbow (1996) SpinART
Compilations
- "Killed By Death" (Motorhead cover) on The Mint is Still a Terrible Thing to Taste, Mint Records (1993)
- "Flaming Red Bob Sled" on Periscope , Yoyo Recordings (1994)
- "Best Friend's Girl" (Cars cover) on 13 Soda Punx , Top Drawer Records (1994)
- "Get Off The Road" (R. Lewis Band cover) on On Guard For Thee - A Collection of Canada's Youth Gone Bad , Au Go Go RecordsAu Go Go RecordsAu Go Go Records is the name of a Melbourne, Australia based independent record label.It was founded by Bruce Milne and Philip Morland from a house in Brunswick Street, Fitzroy in 1979 and is now operated by Greta Moon....
(1995) - "Secret Nothing" on Ear of the DragonEar of the DragonEar of the Dragon is a CD album released on the Fortune 5 label in collaboration with A Magazine. It is a compilation of tracks by American and Canadian indie bands which contained Asian-American members...
, Fortune 5 (1995) - "She's A Sensation" (Ramones cover) Nardwuar The Human Serviette Presents Skookum Chief Powered Teenage Zit Rawk Angst, Vol. I lp Nardwuar Records (1995)
- "Green Eyes" on A Slice of Lemon , Lookout!/Kill Rock Stars (1996)
- "Who The Hell Do You Think You Are?" A Tribute to Hard Core Logo (a companion release to the original soundtrack cd for the Bruce MacDonald mockumentary film which featured cover versions of the fictional band's songs) (1996)