Econoline Crush

Econoline Crush formed in Vancouver in 1996. They released their self-titled debut album the following year, followed by three more records over the next six years. Their songs like 'Problem' and 'Tomorrow Starts Today' had a certain melodic pull that felt grounded in the Pacific Northwest's post-grunge atmosphere, but with a lighter touch.

Their music sometimes got described as blending different styles, but it mostly just sounded like straightforward rock with some folk and pop leanings. They weren't a huge commercial force, and the usual indie band struggles with money and touring came up. In 2001, there was some fuss about one of their songs being used in a TV ad without permission, which was more of an industry headache than a scandal.

They kept putting out records through 2003, with songs like 'Debutante' and 'Blunt' showing up on later albums. The band's lineup included Trevor Hurst on vocals and guitar, Robynn Iwata on bass, and Meredith O'Connor on drums. After their fourth album, they seemed to fade from regular activity, though their earlier work still gets played by people who were into that late-90s Vancouver sound.