Sound of the City: Vancouver dark-punk band Lié sounds off on raving, running, and music to be inspired by
The local three-piece would like to see more late-night venue options run by people who aren't cis white men
SOUND OF THE CITY is a series created in partnership by the City of Vancouver and Stir that showcases Vancouver’s diverse music scene, highlighting BIPOC and underrepresented artists and acts. Each edition features a Q&A and a Sound of the City playlist curated by the artist that features some of their favourite local musicians.
Lié
LIÉ (pronounced LEE-ay) IS A three-piece dark punk band from Vancouver consisting of Kati J (drums), Ashlee Luk (guitar/vocals), and Britt West (bass/vocals).
Read what’s on their minds these days and listen to their Sound of the City playlist below.
Lié’s Playlist
1. Saggila - Aziz
2. Veruca Salt - Seether
3. Psychic TV - Just Like Arcadia
4. Dumb - Club Nites
5. Crack Cloud - Tunnel Vision
6. Bedwetters Anonymous - Thru a Blue Lens
7. Special Interest - Young, Gifted, Black, in Leather
8. Green Velvet - La La Land - Original Mix
9. LSDXOXO - Sick Bitch
10. DEBBY FRIDAY - Runnin
11. Shygirl - SIREN
12. Melanie C - I Turn To You
13. TDJ - Lalala (Want Somebody)
14. Mutually Feeling - Gutted Honeydew
15. Orgy - Stitches
16. Necking - Big Mouth
17. Letters to Cleo - Dangerous Type
18.Prado - Gucci Store
19. Lil Nas X - Montero (Call Me By Your Name)
How are you feeling about life right now?
We just want to go out and dance and we miss each other deeply.
How has the pandemic affected your work?
It’s made it non-existent. We are also living in different countries, which adds salt to the wound. We expected to continue as a touring band and travelling to write but have had to put that on pause.
What are you working on right now? Do you have any plans or projects lined up for 2021?
We all have independent musical projects to sustain us until things open again. Ash is working on Minimal Violence. Britt is working on Sigsaly as well as DJ stuff. Kati his working with her band, Dustblaster.
Where are you finding solace and comfort?
Running, being in the studio, bad movies, the forest, connecting with friends.... Alcohol.
What are you most looking forward to once the pandemic passes?
Touching strangers and kissing our friends. Playing music and going to shows. Raving!
What song or album has been in your heavy rotation recently and why?
Smerz: Oslo Teenage Mix for NTS is on constant rotation. It keeps our energy up and helps us feel inspired/less hopeless.
Can you give a shoutout to one of your favourite Vancouver musicians or artists? What about them inspires you?
Prado! Her determination and talent are sooo inspiring.
What would you like to see change in Vancouver?
We want more late-night venue options run by people who aren't cis white men.
Who is your dream collaborator?
First era Throbbing Gristle.
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