The Evaporators are a Canadian garage rock band formed in 1986 in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Vocalist/keyboardist Nardwuar,[2][3] its founding member, is also known for interviewing musicians and celebrities.

As well as recording and performing as a separate group, The Evaporators often collaborate with other musicians, including Rodney Graham and Andrew W.K.

John Collins is a member of the band The New Pornographers[4] and David Carswell is in The Smugglers.

The band members also perform as Thee Goblins and sometimes under other names.