Cub (band)
| Cub | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Genres | Twee pop |
| Years active | 1992–1997 |
| Labels | Mint Records |
| Past members | Lisa Marr Robynn Iwata Valeria Fellini Neko Case Lisa G. |
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.
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 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.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title | Label | Lineup | Other information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Betti-Cola | Mint | Lisa Marr- Vocals, Bass
Robynn Iwata- Guitar, Vocals Valeria Fellini- Drums, Vocals Neko Case- Drums Dave Carswell- Drums, acoustic guitar, Glockenschpiel |
Cover art by Dan DeCarlo 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, 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 | Mint | 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, 5 compiled on Betti-Cola CD (one re-recorded)]
- Hot Dog Day (1993) Mint Records MRS-004 [6-song 7" EP, 5 compiled on Betti-Cola CD (one re-recorded)]
- Betti-Cola (1993) Mint Records MRS-005 [double 7" EP featuring 12 songs, 10 (and later 12) appearing on versions of Betti-Cola CD]
- "Your Bed"/"Cast A Shadow (live)," 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
Appearances
- "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 Records (1995)
- "Secret Nothing" on Ear of the Dragon, 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)
- "Eyes Of A Stranger" (Payolas cover) on Fer Shure: A Tribute to the Valley Girl Soundtrack, Itchy Korean Records 1997
