Radio - Sunday, February 2nd, 2020

Still Thinking was initially a zine that published three issues and then became a label that put out two releases. And although that doesn't sound like much there was a lot of unique things about this zine and label. The zine was the combined efforts of some regular and one off contributors which evolved around these kids who went to the same high school in Port Credit. I interviewed Shawn Chirrey (Tomorrow is Too Late) and Vik Adhopia (CBC radio reporter) who were two of the main contributors about the issues and the interviews that appeared in them. Vik worked at the school's yearbook and brought his early journalism and layout skills to the zine. And Shawn had a familial hook up to a printer and the zine was a four page saddlle stiched booklet that made the zine looked pretty professional. The zine stood out not only for their looks but for their coverage which was a mix of hardcore, industrial, metal, and other sounds that made up the alternative scene at the time. Then we talk about the label departure which started out with a local compilation that doubled as a benefit for Nicaragua. And finally the North American licensing of the Heresy "Face Up To It" LP that was not exclusive and basically sunk the label. A music playlist gets developed around our conversations that was not what I expected. Here is their story. 

DESCENDENTS - Suburban Home (SST)  
Still Thinking interview (CIUT)
THE CURSE - Shoeshine Boy (Hi Fi)
Still Thinking interview (CIUT)
7 SECONDS - Walk Together, Rock Together (BYO / Positive Force)
Still Thinking interview (CIUT)
HYPE - It's All Hype (Reuben Kincaide)
Still Thinking interview (CIUT)
THE CRUCIFUCKS - Hinkley Had a Vision (Alternative Tentacles)
Still Thinking interview (CIUT)
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY - Technocracy (Death / Combat Core / Fringe / Metal Blade)
DIRTY ROTTEN IMBECILES - I Don't Need Society (Death / Enigma)
Still Thinking interview (CIUT)
DAYGLO ABORTIONS - Religious Bumfucks (Fringe / Toxic Shock / God / Beer City / Unrest)
Still Thinking interview (CIUT)
SONS OF ISHMAEL - Slow Children Playing (Still Thinking)
Still Thinking interview (CIUT)
MINUTEMEN - The Only Minority (SST)
Still Thinking interview (CIUT)
DAG NASTY - One to two (Dischord)
Still Thinking interview (CIUT)
DEZERTER - Ku Przyszlosci (MRR)
Still Thinking interview (CIUT)
HERESY - Network of Friends (Still Thinking)
NUNFUCKERS - Be yourself (Still Thinking)

Shawn has been involved in a lot of important things in Toronto which are too numerous to mention here, but involve vegetarian stores, public health and the Tomorrow is Too Late book. And Vik does some important reporting on CBC radio  and tries to work in band lyrics into his headlines so if you catch his stories play name that tune with him.