JEROME FORDE RELEASES SECOND ALBUM – WINTERTIDE BLUES – FEBRUARY 16TH ON (WEEWERK)

Jerome Forde’s follow-up to his acclaimed self-titled debut, WINTERTIDE BLUES is another tour de force of pure songwriting. From the plush, Beach Boys-style harmonies of its opener to the bold and dynamic instrumentation of its subsequent tracks, Forde’s impressive second album is a must-hear collection of gritty love songs–as bitter as they are sweet. There is a quiet desperation to them, like that of a man who has lost love (and maybe even his mind), but a desperation infused with an always greater hope in love’s return. Preview lead single ALL ALONG, as well as MISTAKEN FOR THE DEAD and

ART BERGMANN RETURNS WITH NEW FULL LENGTH ALBUM SHADOWWALK

New 12-song collection from Canadian music icon Art Bergmann entitled ShadowWalk is a testament to grief and healing. Member of the Order of Canada, Juno Award winner, two-time Polaris Music Prize long listed artist, Art Bergmann has been honoured by his home country in a multitude of ways. But behind the accolades is still a man coping with the unforgiving realities of life as he enters his seventies. Pre-order the digital or vinyl format from Bandcamp (digital format widely available on other digital retailers): https://weewerk.bandcamp.com/album/shadowwalk-by-art-bergmann-2 ShadowWalk — released September 29th via (weewerk) — is Bergmann’s ode to Sherri Decembrini, his beloved wife of

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JEROME FORDE & (weewerk) ANNOUNCE RELEASE OF SELF-TITLED DEBUT ON APRIL 21st!

Jerome Forde lives in Traverse City, in northern Michigan, population 15,000, and is poised to put it on the musical map with his new self-titled album coming out April 21 on Toronto’s (weewerk) Recordings. The record’s first single, “Marigold,” premiered earlier this month at Roots Music Canada, and Big Takeover premiered the video for the song a few weeks ago. You can view it at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SH7pe8Q2dQsPreview four songs and receive them gratis if you pre-order the album from our Bandcamp page: https://jeromeforde.bandcamp.com/album/jerome-forde Jerome Forde heralds the arrival of a vital new voice on the Americana scene; imagine what a

JR. GONE WILD ANNOUNCE 2022 CANADIAN TOUR DATES

Edmonton roots rock legends are hitting the road in support of acclaimed reunion album Still Got The Jacket which was released late last year on (weewerk) and Stony Plain Records. Upon hearing Still Got The Jacket, there is little doubt Jr. Gone Wild sound as vital as they ever have. Part of that came from knowing exactly what they wanted to capture on tape for the first time, while their other primary motivation was to exceed the expectations of the loyal listeners in Canada and around the world who have kept Jr. Gone Wild’s legacy alive. JR. GONE WILD 2022

JR. GONE WILD RELEASES NEW DOUBLE SINGLE “FIVE MILLION SONGS” / “SOUTHERN CROSS”

As anticipation continues to build for the Nov. 12 release of Jr. Gone Wild’s Still Got The Jacket, their first album in over 25 years, the Edmonton alt-country legends shared two more tracks as a double single, “Five Million Songs” and “Southern Cross,” available on all digital platforms and Bandcamp..   From 1983-1995, Jr. Gone Wild helped introduce Canada to a new musical genre, alternative country. Over the course of five acclaimed albums, the Edmonton, Alberta band fused elements of folk and rock with a punk attitude, while building a devoted fan base through epic live shows.   Now, original members

New Double Single “Girl In The Crowd” / “Fly At Night” from JR. GONE WILD – Out Now! New Album STILL GOT THE JACKET Release – Digital/CD on November 12th, 2021 & LP available March 11th, 2022

From 1983-1995, Jr. Gone Wild helped introduce Canada to a new musical genre, alternative country. Over the course of five acclaimed albums, the Edmonton, Alberta band fused elements of folk and rock with a punk attitude, while building a devoted fan base through epic live shows. Now, after 25 years, original members Mike McDonald (guitars/vocals), Steve Loree (lead guitar) and Dave “Dove” Brown (bass) have reunited with McDonald’s nephew Quinton Herbert on drums for Still Got The Jacket, an album that incredibly sounds as if no time has passed. Over the course of 16 tracks, Still Got The Jacket burns

Art Bergmann Late Stage Empire Dementia Album Nominated For Polaris Music Prize Long List

Art Bergmann’s newest album LATE STAGE EMPIRE DEMENTIA has been nominated for the Polaris Music Prize Long List, read more details here: https://polarismusicprize.ca/long-list/ Folks can purchase / stream the album at the following links:Bandcamp: https://weewerk.bandcamp.com/album/late-stage-empire-dementia-by-art-bergmannOther Digital Providers: https://orcd.co/empiredementia “Late State Empire Dementia” is Art Bergmann’s ninth studio full length album released under his own name and is the follow up to his well-received Polaris Music Prize Long Listed record “The Apostate” which came out in 2016 on (weewerk). An album of anthemic response to the psychopathic forces that conspire against us to swallow the earth and all of its creatures, whole, “Late

GREAT LAKE SWIMMERS RELEASE “LIVE AT THE REDEEMER 2007” ON VINYL AND DIGITAL PLATFORMS FRIDAY, MAY 14

Great Lake Swimmers released their new LP, Live At The Redeemer 2007, via Bandcamp on May 7, it also has been released by (weewerk) on vinyl double LP and on digital platforms May 14. Live At The Redeemer 2007 was recorded right at the end of the band’s Canadian spring tour of 2007, just days before the group continued on to embark on a full European tour to support the newly released album Ongiara. Today, the band is sharing a lyric video for the live performance of “I Became Awake”, the last song on Ongiara and the last song performed

Spool (1992) – “Fly Fly” & “Bees In The Ginger Ale” – (weewerk)071 – Digital Single Release: May 7, 2021

“On invitation from friend and engineer Bill Hermans, London, Ontario based Spool were able to record two tracks in a session at Toronto’s infamous Manta Eastern Sound Studio in 1996. Recorded live off the floor in one of the large rooms, the band stuck to its intimate, direct style. “Fly Fly”, recorded in one take, is a six beat stomp carried by a bright Rickenbacker bass locked with a rooted drum shuffle. “Bees In The Ginger Ale” showcases Spool’s love of melodies, delivered unpredictably. In this case polyrythmically where everything counts three but the drums say “how about four?”. The

PRE-SALE ON NOW FOR ART BERGMANN’S LATE STAGE EMPIRE DEMENTIA ALBUM + NEW SINGLE / VIDEO RELEASE

With the May 21 release date for Art Bergmann‘s latest album Late Stage Empire Dementia approaching on (weewerk), fans can now pre-order the record on their favourite digital platform. Pre-Sale link: https://orcd.co/empiredementia Bandcamp: https://weewerk.bandcamp.com/album/late-stage-empire-dementia-by-art-bergmann In addition, today the Canadian music legend — and recent Order of Canada recipient — has released the album’s latest single “La Mort de L’Ancien Regime”. WATCH + SHARE “LA MORT DE L’ANCIEN REGIME” (LYRIC VIDEO) HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XazLRanFMLA Stream and purchase on Bandcamp: https://weewerk.bandcamp.com/track/la-mort-de-lancien-regime-by-art-bergmann In typical Art Bergmann fashion, “La Mort de L’Ancien Regime”‘s breezy melodicism blends seamlessly with lyrics demanding action against unfettered corporate power,

GREAT LAKE SWIMMERS SHARE ANOTHER TRACK FROM UPCOMING LIVE LP

GREAT LAKE SWIMMERS ARE RELEASING THEIR 2007 PERFORMANCE AT TORONTO’S CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER ON BANDCAMP ON MAY 7 AND ON VINYL / DIGITAL PLATFORMS ON MAY 14, 2021 ON (WEEWERK) – PRE-ORDER LIVE AT THE REDEEMER 2007 HERE Great Lake Swimmers shared the live version of “I Am Part Of A Large Family” from their upcoming release Live At The Redeemer 2007. Set for release as a vinyl double LP and on digital platforms via (weewerk), the concert capped off the band’s Canadian spring tour of 2007, just days before the group continued on to embark on a full

THE SLOWINKS’ STAY WITH ME AWHILE AVAILABLE NOW ON (WEEWERK)!

Montreal band’s debut album captures the timeless spirit of early folk and country. Watch “STAY WITH ME AWHILE” official video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wx28rqWxWSI The album is available now digitally: https://orcd.co/staywithmeawhil Stay With Me Awhile was recorded in February 2020 by acclaimed Quebec singer/songwriter Fred Fortin at his home studio in the wilds near Lac Saint-Jean, with its eight tracks capturing The Slowinks in their purest form yet. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Felicity Hamer—formerly of United Steel Workers of Montreal—the drummer-less combo also features lead guitarist Martin Tremblay, rhythm guitarist Olivier Pépin and double bassist Mathieu Deschenaux who together infuse their original songs (plus a cover of the Tin Pan

ART BERGMANN TO RELEASE LATE STAGE EMPIRE DEMENTIA MAY 21

First new collection of music since 2016’s The Apostate follows 2020 appointment to the Order of Canada Purchase / stream the “ENTROPY” single: https://orcd.co/entropy or on Bandcamp: https://weewerk.bandcamp.com/track/entropy-by-art-bergmannWATCH “ENTROPY” LYRIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmIG2Mk9O6Y “Each discarded life jacket represents a North African, Afghan, Iraqi, or Syrian refugee who braved the waters for freedom at the Moria refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos.” Art Bergmann Art Bergmann’s music is meant for our current times. As we struggle to make sense of world events and the conflicts they have spawned, Art’s songwriting – as it has consistently done for the past four decades

THE SLOWINKS DEBUT WITH ROUSING SINGLE “ONE SHOE”

With a sound that combines Classic Country, Jazz and Western Swing, Montreal’s The Slowinks have successfully charmed their hometown and are now poised to do the same to the wider world with their debut album Stay With Me Awhile, released April 2, 2021 on (weewerk). The first single “One Shoe” is available today on all digital platforms: https://orcd.co/oneshoe Watch the “One Shoe” video on Roots Music Canada: https://www.rootsmusic.ca/2021/03/05/montreals-the-slowinks-return-with-stomping-single-one-shoe/ Recorded in February 2020 by acclaimed Quebec singer/songwriter Fred Fortin at his home studio in the wilds near Lac Saint-Jean, the eight tracks on Stay With Me Awhile capture The Slowinks in their purest form yet. With powerhouse vocalist

GREAT LAKE SWIMMERS ARE RELEASING THEIR 2007 PERFORMANCE AT TORONTO’S CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER ON BANDCAMP ON MAY 7 AND ON VINYL / DIGITAL PLATFORMS ON MAY 14, 2021 ON (WEEWERK)

LISTEN AND SHARE “YOUR ROCKY SPINE” LIVE AT THE REDEEMER HERE www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzhobyKuFNk   BUY / STREAM “YOUR ROCKY SPINE” LIVE AT THE REDEEMER HERE https://orcd.co/yrslive On May 14, Great Lake Swimmers will release the recording of their performance at Toronto’s Church Of The Redeemer on vinyl and digital platforms via (weewerk). The concert capped off the band’s Canadian spring tour of 2007, just days before the group continued on to embark on a full European tour to support the newly released album Ongiara. It was recorded for CBC Radio broadcast by producer and engineer Ron Skinner, with live sound mixed

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CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARDS RELEASE SURFIN’ THE APOCALYPSE TODAY!

Happy release day to Toronto surf rockers’ Chairmen Of The Boards whose debut album is now available on vinyl, CD and all digital platforms today. SURFIN’ THE APOCALYPSE is an epic ride guaranteed to unleash your inner Spicoli and get you through the winter. Buy it at these links:Digital/CD or LP https://chairmenoftheboards.bandcamp.com/releasesDigital https://music.apple.com/ca/album/surfin-the-apocalypse/1538484083CD https://www.discogs.com/sell/item/1211238427 As heard on CBC Music’s The Strombo Show! “The title track, ‘Surfin’ The Apocalypse,’ which just may be the soundtrack to 2020, has me shaking my shoulders and shuffling my feet every time I play it.” – The Rockin’ Magpie “If you appreciate raw rock and roll with

CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARDS ANNOUNCE PRE-ORDER FOR SURFIN’ THE APOCALYPSE

Thermal wet suit?  Right.  Maybe next year.  With winter closing in, surf rock trio Chairmen Of The Boards are here to keep the warm summer time vibes alive on your jukebox.     We are excited to open up pre-ordering on Friday November 6th for our upcoming full length debut release “Surfin’ The Apocalypse” on (weewerk).   You have the choice of limited run vinyl LP, CD or digital download. If CD’s are your thing, we have good news, they are already available to ship!  So you won’t have to wait and can have it in your hands before the official

CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARDS RELEASE THIRD SINGLE / VIDEO FOR “MOONLIGHT BEACH”

In days of uncertainty, moments of frustration, and ongoing confusion – here’s to the magical nights.  It’s new moon time.  And Halloween is right around the corner.   MOONLIGHT BEACH is the third single from surf rock trio CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARDS’ forthcoming full length debut SURFIN’ ON THE APOCALYPSE out November 27th on (weewerk).   Listen to the track and watch the video on Bandcamp: https://chairmenoftheboards.bandcamp.com/track/moonlight-beach

CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARDS RELEASE NEW SINGLE + VIDEO “RUN-A-WAVE”

Toronto surf rockers Chairmen Of The Boards offer another preview of their hotly anticipated debut album Surfin’ The Apocalypse with the track “Run-A-Wave.” The band has also produced their first video to accompany the song, a tribute to Del Shannon’s immortal “Runaway.” “Run-A-Wave” is available now on Bandcamp, ahead of the official release of Surfin’ The Apocalypse on Nov. 27 via (weewerk). The video and band interview can be seen at GIGSoup. https://gigsoupmusic.com/pr/gigsoup-video-premiere-chairmen-of-the-boards-run-a-wave/Buy the track on iTunes https://music.apple.com/ca/album/run-a-wave-single/1533719229or from the band on Bandcamp https://chairmenoftheboards.bandcamp.com/track/run-a-waveStream it on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/3E8CZjaentKBZHFd7Emtgi “Run-A-Wave” proves once again that Chairmen of the Boards are not a typical surf-rock

Great Lake Swimmers At The Festival Of Small Halls, October 25th

Great Lake Swimmers are proud to be part of a re-imagined Festival of Small Halls next month. On October 25 they’ll be playing at Manotick United Church (near Ottawa, Ontario) with limited, distanced seating. All health guidelines and precautions will be followed. Tickets go on sale today (Sept. 24th) at 10:00am EST. Info at: https://thefestivalofsmallhalls.com/

Re-mastered Digital Releases Of PECOLA, SECRET AGENT & SMALLMOUTH Albums

Thanks to the steady hand and ears of Noah Mintz at Lacquer Channel Mastering, (weewerk) is releasing newly re-mastered digital versions of several early SKULL GEEK and TEENAGE USA RECORDINGS albums from PECOLA, SECRET AGENT and SMALLMOUTH this Friday June 5th. Pecola – Planet Of Ugly – Originally released in 1996 on Skull Geek with comix from Tony “Ratboy” Walsh, this beauty of a 5 song ep clearly demonstrates the musical power and fury of one of my all time favourite Toronto based bands. ttps://promo.theorchard.com/6lpZDsaRYdL65yTZXAkg Secret Agent – No Winners, No Losers / Unwilling – Originally released in 1996 on

Great Lake Swimmers & Picastro Postpone European Tour

“We regret to announce that the European solo acoustic tour with Liz Hysen of Picastro has been postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. We hope to reschedule for the near future. Like many of our peers who have also had to cancel tour dates, this has dealt a huge economical and emotional blow to everyone involved. If you are inclined, check out our shop which is carrying our latest LPs, and will soon stock the limited Great Lake Swimmers/Picastro split 7″ tour exclusive that was meant to accompany us on this trip. http://www.greatlakeswimmers.com/shop/ Thanks for your support and understanding and

Great Lake Swimmers / Picastro – European Tour & Split 7″ Single

Great Lake Swimmers & Picastro “Getting To The Heart Of It” with “Where Are You” + “Thursday”Release Date: March 6, 2020 Tony Dekker (Great Lake Swimmers) and Liz Hysen (Picastro) are embarking on a solo acoustic tour as a double bill in Europe in April 2020, to promote their latest releases, The Waves, The Wake (Acoustic), and Exit, respectively. Dekker provides vocal support on Exit, and the two have also recently collaborated on a split 7” record; a double single featuring the new, unreleased tracks Getting To The Heart Of It and Where Are You + Thursday. The physical release

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PICASTRO – EXIT

Picastro, an active force in Toronto’s music scene for over 10 years, released their seventh and newest record “Exit” this past June. Led by vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Liz Hysen, this latest offering features the talents of her band, cellist Nick Storring, synthesis Matthew Ramalo (Khora), and drummer Germaine Liu.  On the albums’ eight songs, Hysen systematically removes herself from her own stories while playing around with the roles and expectation of the creator as the central voice of their artistic output. While the music still sits in continuity with the bands previous work, Hysen relinquishes her role as singer