Jessie Stein is dropping out of university to pursue rock'n'roll full time. Her band, The S.S. Cardiacs, are recording an album that should be ready for public consumption around the end of May. Watch for it. Jessie handles vocals and guitar, accompanied by Andy Lloyd on bass, and Dana Snell on drums. Together, they delve into important issues with Sarah Kolasky: hockey, jingles, and food.

Where are you originally from, and how did you meet each other? Jessie: I'm from Montreal, and I met Dana 'cuz she was playing in The Bicycles, and I met Andy 'cuz I kissed his roommate. They [Andy and Dana] met at a party. Dana: Andy was really drunk... Andy: I tried to pick up Dana. Jessie: Yeah, Andy tried to pick up Dana, and then she asked me about it. Dana: 'Cuz I was frightened. Jessie: [laughs] Clearly it was meant to be!

How would you describe the sound of your music? Dana: Sounds like a rock band. Jessie: Today, it sounded to me like we didn't know what we were doing, but it was happening anyway. Sounds like magic, a little bit.

Why do you think bad relationships fuel so much music '“ indie pop or otherwise? Jessie: 'Cuz that's where our hearts are, I guess. If you're trying to be as honest as you can, or if you're an introspective person, then that's what's going to come out if that's what's happening in your life.

Do any of you have a secret passion for hockey? Dana: No. All I know is that at a certain time of the year people get really excited about it and I don't know why, and then I'm like, "Oh, it's the playoffs, I guess..." But it always kind of comes out of nowhere for me. Jessie: You have hockey moments? Dana: No, not really. Jessie: My roommates were watching it last night, and I was really bored. Andy: It's boring. Jessie:[to Sarah]: Print, "It's boring... Go Habs, go."

What's your favourite jingle? Dana: "Faaa-bric Land, Fabric Land!" Jessie: Good one! Dana: Isn't that the best? I love how they say it twice, and it's different. Jessie: It's brilliant! So complex... Dana: And they've had it for like, twenty years. They got it right the first time.

What do you think of V8 and Mott's Clamato? Dana: I really like them. Jessie: They're the grossest things of all time.

I heard this would spark controversy... Jessie: We're breaking up! I can't be in a band with you! Andy: I am indifferent to the issue. Dana: I like Mott's Clamato a lot. Andy: Actually I live off Mott's Clamato. It's my only intake of vegetables.

What about pulp or no pulp? Dana: Pulp. Jessie: Pulp. Andy: Pulp. Jessie: Yeah! We're back together. Dana: Saved by pulp. Jessie [to Sarah]: How do you feel about pulp?

I don't like pulp at all. Andy: You're out of the band, Sarah. Jessie: I was really considering asking you to be our lead triangle player.

Wavelength editor Wesley J Ramos thinks "Jessie is so sweet that he's got diabetes." Jessie: [giggles] That's really sweet.