by Jason AnkenyVancouver indie pop combo the Salteens was formed in the spring of 1997 by singer/guitarist Scott Walker, bassist/vocalist Megan Bradfield and drummer Dion Willis. After just two live dates, the group won a local battle of the bands contest, and with the addition of keyboardist Patrick Brealey, the Salteens signed to the local Endearing label to issue their debut LP Short Term Memories in the spring of 2000.