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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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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,