litterbug is a Canadian indie rock band formed in 1999 in Vancouver by Marc Simao and Janie Cranfield.
In 2002 the band released its debut album pablo on its own record label monkey-bar-records gaining positive reviews.
Some commentators have compared litterbug's style to artists such as Yo La Tengo, Half Japanese, The Feelies, Danielson Family, and The Velvet Underground.
[3][4] Marc Simao of litterbug also credits punk pioneers like Jonathan Richman and Patti Smith.
Comprising both musical neophytes and veterans since litterbug's inception, band members have contributed to songs using a wide range of instruments.