I’ve attended BCIT for over a year and have tuned in to our radio station (Evolution 107.9) many times since I first enrolled in the program! It’s been fantastic hearing classmates on the radio and songs from the various bands who get played on the station. Near the end of last year, I even got to be on the radio, providing an hourly sports update – which was lots of fun! I have always been interested in the different kinds of bands played on our station and the ones that could make our station. I want to look at one band in particular! Join me as I learn more about Metric.
Metric is a Canadian rock band that was formed in 1998. The band was created in Toronto, Ontario, and is known for its blend of indie rock, new wave, and electronic music elements.
The band’s lineup has had some changes made over the years. Still, it has included individuals like Emily Haines (vocals, synthesizers), James Shaw (guitar, synthesizers), Joshua Winstead (bass guitar, synthesizers), and Joules Scott-Key (drums).
The band has been in action for over two decades and has released multiple albums and singles since then. Metric has gained popularity for its energetic live performances and hits like “Help I’m Alive,” “Gold Guns Girls,” and “Breathing Underwater.”
Some of the band’s music has been featured in films, TV shows, and commercials, which is pretty cool. I always love watching TV and movies with songs made by bands and singers. This will often contribute to a band’s recognition, which it certainly has done in the case of Metric.
Metric has received lots of attention and high praise for its music. It has been nominated for and won various awards, solidifying its place in alternative and indie rock.
The more I learn about this band and the individuals who have made it what it is, the more interested I become. I love digging deep into the things that are around me, and music played on BCIT is something that surrounds me! Supporting Canadians is also never a bad idea!
I’ll leave you with some of my favourite lyrics to their song “Just the Once,” which you might be able to hear on the BCIT radio station if you tune in! The music video for this song also has over 200,000 views on YouTube! Soon, it’s a race, a rush, and a high. Steal an embrace; it starts with one little lie. Try once again to redefine now and then before once becomes once in a while.
