The magical JO SOAP is the first release of the "Live At The Rivoli"  concerts series presented & recorded by Teenage USA Recordings in 1998/1999/2000 in Toronto, Ontario. Released March 15th, 2021 on (weewerk) 

JO SOAP - LIVE AT THE RIVOLI -(weewerk)059 
1. Bald Headed Woman **  -  2:19 
2. Understated  -  2:45 
3. I Am The Fly * -  2:21      
4  Bandy  -  1:14 
5. Olaly  -   2:18 
6. Given Up  - 1:37  
7. Somebody’s  Baby   -   2:47 
8. Billy Boy **  -   2:22  

* Wire Cover 
**  Traditional 

JO SOAP  is: 
Tracey Thompson - Vocals / Trumpet
Ben Phelan - Drums 
John Ross - Bass
Curtis Austin - Guitar
Andy Pasco - Keys

Olaly by Jo Soap

JO SOAP - LIVE AT THE RIVOLI -(weewerk)059
1. Bald Headed Woman ** - 2:19
2. Understated - 2:45
3. I Am The Fly * - 2:21
4 Bandy - 1:14
5. Olaly - 2:18
6. Given Up - 1:37
7. Somebody’s Baby - 2:47
8. Billy Boy ** - 2:22

* Wire Cover
** Traditional
Released March 15th, 2021 on (weewerk)

JO SOAP is:
Tracey Thompson - Vocals / Trumpet
Ben Phelan - Drums
John Ross - Bass
Curtis Austin - Guitar
Andy Pasco - Keys

Somebody's Baby by Jo Soap

Chairmen Of The Boards' latest banger CURSE OF DR. PHIBES is out digitally this Friday October 22nd. Inspired by the classic 70's Sci Fi movie starring Vincent Price -'The Abominable Dr. Phibes' - and previously only available on a rare vinyl compilation. Dig the amazing cover artwork by punk guitar legend Jay Millette. Grab your cape, fire up the pipe organ and CRANK IT UP! Happy Halloween from Chairmen Of The Boards & (weewerk)!

Curse Of Dr. Phibes by Chairmen Of The Boards

The ModernFolkRevolution cover version of the Art Bergmann song "If She Could Sing" is a slow roasting, transfixing aural experience that brings fond memories. Great song writing stands the test of time and Lonnie James and gang do sweet justice to this amazing song by Art. - Phil Klygo (weewerk).

"When we were asked to record an Art Bergmann song for (weewerk) the answer was an easy yes. I first saw Art Bergman play in 1979 fronting the Young Canadians, and the first thing that impressed me about him was his songwriting ability. And even through all the years where Art seemed to be his own worst enemy his songwriting still shone through. And lucky for us Art stuck around long enough for his career to get a second wind. Here you go Art, this one's for you!".  - Lonnie James
 
ModernFolkRevolution Are: 
Lonnie James - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Kyla Anderson - Vocals
Craig Galambos - Electric Guitar
Austin O' Keefe - Piano
 
Recorded by Nick Caron
Produced by Lonnie James and Greg Dinwoodie
 
ModernFolkRevolution Artist Bio: 
You may not immediately recognize the name Lonnie James, but if you’re familiar at all with the Canadian indie rock scene of the1990s, he was a ubiquitous presence, playing drums for a seemingly endless array of artists. From iconic Vancouver punks D.O.A. to Toronto cult heroes The Lawn, and from Montreal legends The Nils to Halifax’s Super Friendz, James was an important contributor to what remains the most vibrant and influential period of Canadian rock and roll. However, James’ artistic vision always extended beyond playing drums and before the end of the century he began releasing his own music under his own name with the Toronto-based label Teenage USA. The songs on the albums "This Land Is Your Land" and "Dee-O" reflected a love of traditional folk and country anchored to an unwavering indie rock foundation, an approach that has since become commonplace among a new generation of troubadours. After a lengthy hiatus and back home near Calgary, Lonnie James has now returned with a new project dubbed ModernFolkRevolution whose self-titled debut album was released in the fall of 2021.  With James on lead vocals and guitar, ModernFolkRevolution also includes Lindsay Sorell on co-lead vocals, Craig Galambos on guitar, Nick Caron on bass and Leroy (Tic Tok) Jones on drums. Together, they present James’s songs in all their rough-hewn glory, recalling in the process the lo-fi majesty of The Vaselines and Guided By Voices, coupled with Byrds and Kinks-style paisley-tinged flourishes. Above all ModernFolkRevolution exudes experience. Whether it is facing the hard truth about relationships in “Ain’t That Funny About Love” (“Feeling pretty low now I just want to be alone/But there’s a million people on the phone, that I’d wish I’d never known”), or facing the hard truth about changing times in“As For Me” (“Where are the sons of the heroes, who gave it all for the sake of those yet to come?”), James captures it all with an unflinching eye. Some of a certain age will get it immediately, while some who came later are sure to recognize ModernFolkRevolution as a direct extension of their favourite artists who are directly responsible for the latest wave of psychedelic roots music. However the album might be classified, ModernFolkRevolution is a pure reflection of Lonnie James’s life—and life in music—after more than three decades. More importantly, it’s the sound of an artist finding a previously untapped well of creativity and using it to sow the seeds of future endeavours. Indeed, the ModernFolkRevolution’s time has come.

ModernFolkRevolution - If She Could Sing (Art Bergmann Cover)

Marigold is the lead single from Jerome Forde's self titled full length debut album for (weewerk) which will be released on April 21st, 2023.

Jerome Forde is an American songwriter hailing from the upper Midwest. His songs combine folk, pop, and alt-country music styles, echoing the sounds of Neil Young, Elliott Smith, The Mountain Goats and Townes Van Zandt. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Forde began writing songs at a young age. At eighteen, he fell in love with a girl, left his hometown, and spent the next decade and a half traveling the country, studying mystical philosophy and starting a family.
       Repulsed by the Christo-fascist tendencies of American religion, Forde abruptly abandoned his brief stint as an ordained minister and moved with his wife and children to the wooded shores of northern Michigan, where he began writing songs again. Forde’s impressive self-titled debut will be released by Toronto based record label (weewerk), who has released albums by such artists as Great Lake Swimmers, Art Bergmann and The Burning Hell.
       Jerome's debut album is both compelling and comforting, turning on the themes of love, change, melancholy, and madness; its ten tracks are a collection of infectious melodies and lyrical confessions that won’t disappoint. 
       Follow Jerome Forde on social media to stay informed of new release information and tour dates. 
www.facebook.com/jeromefordesongs
www.instagram.com/jeromefordesongs
www.twitter.com/jerome_forde_

Marigold - Jerome Forde

From his 2014 ep SONGS FOR THE UNDERCLASS. 
The hypocritic oath. In the early version of this song, “we sold our souls to the company store”. In an updated take I inject some current events to illustrate the chorus, “we are now all whores at the company store”.

Mixed by: Lorrie Matheson
Mastered by: Noah Mintz
Artwork by: David Cran 
Photography by: Kenneth Locke 
Website by: Mr. Burdhauz, Gordon M. Celesta & Kevin Fraser

www.ArtBergmann.com / www.weewerk.com

Company Store by Art Bergmann

See You On The Moon by Great Lake Swimmers

In a Good Light by The Two-Minute Miracles

Ask Me to Stay by United Steel Workers of Montreal

Goddamn the CPR by United Steel Workers of Montreal

"Princess" by Miss Harmonica, from Oslo, Norway. (weewerk). 

Princess

My Heart Is Strong Like a Forest Ranger by The Two-Minute Miracles

Baby I Am A Star by Area Death Notice Live

A track from  Elevator's full length A TASTE OF COMPLETE PERSPECTIVE released in 2000 by teenage USA recordings. 

I'm a Radio Station by Elevator

From the new Art Bergmann album THE APOSTATE -(weewerk)046 - out April 8th digital, May 13 cd/lp

The Apostate displays a remarkable sonic vision never heard before on one of Art’s releases. Working with producer Lorrie Matheson at his Calgary studio, Arch Audio, and an array of top-notch multi-instrumentalists, Art crafted sounds suited to the subject matter of each song—the hazy Americana of “Atheist Prayer,” the mesmerizing North African majesty of “Mirage (The Apostate),” the ragged Stones-y groove of “Live It Up,” the epic sweep of the 12-minute “Pioneers,” and the stark intimacy of “The Legend Of Bobby Bird.”

Punk rock was a sound, but above all it was an attitude. Art Bergmann’s attitude has never changed, even as his sound inevitably evolved. After so long in the wilderness, The Apostate is the album he needed to make, and all of us now need to hear. 
                           - Jason Schneider Media / jasonschneidermedia at email.com 

Photo: Alex Waterhouse-Hayward  
Cover Art Work: David Cran
Special Thanks To: TEAMART
Extra Special Thanks and Hugs To: Art Bergmann

www.ArtBergmann.com
www.weewerk.com 

Mirage (the Apostate)



From the new Art Bergmann album THE APOSTATE -(weewerk)046 - out April 8th, 2016 digital/cd/lp

The Apostate displays a remarkable sonic vision never heard before on one of Art’s releases. Working with producer Lorrie Matheson at his Calgary studio, Arch Audio, and an array of top-notch multi-instrumentalists, Art crafted sounds suited to the subject matter of each song—the hazy Americana of “Atheist Prayer,” the mesmerizing North African majesty of “Mirage (The Apostate),” the ragged Stones-y groove of “Live It Up,” the epic sweep of the 12-minute “Pioneers,” and the stark intimacy of “The Legend Of Bobby Bird.”

Punk rock was a sound, but above all it was an attitude. Art Bergmann’s attitude has never changed, even as his sound inevitably evolved. After so long in the wilderness, The Apostate is the album he needed to make, and all of us now need to hear.
- Jason Schneider Media / jasonschneidermedia at email.com

Photo: Alex Waterhouse-Hayward
Cover Art Work: David Cran
Special Thanks To: TEAMART
Extra Special Thanks and Hugs To: Art Bergmann

www.ArtBergmann.com
www.weewerk.com


Cassandra

Don Brownrigg - "These A.M.Times" from WANDER SONGS on (weewerk) .

Don Brownrigg - "These A.M.Times"

SONG FOR THE ANGELS by GREAT LAKE SWIMMERS from their second full length album called BODIES & MIND (weewerk)004.

Great Lake Swimmers - "Song For The Angels"

Great Lake Swimmers - "Merge, A Vessel, A Harbour", from their self titled debut released in 2003. (weewerk)001

Great Lake Swimmers - "Merge, A Vessel, A Harbour"

New single from Great Lake Swimmers. 
Split 7" with Picastro.
The physical release by Harbour Songs takes the form of a 45 RPM vinyl record pressed to translucent purple vinyl, and will be available at the shows, while the digital version will be available across streaming platforms care of (weewerk) on March 6, 2020.
Dekker recently participated in a songwriters event in Toronto for the celebrated podcast, Pondercast, using the guided “Night” journal project to come up with the lyrics for Getting To The Heart Of It: “It was an unusual way of working, but ultimately rewarding in that it involved listening deeply and intensely to the sounds of night, and responding to a series of enlightening audio prompts.” – Tony Dekker, Great Lake Swimmers.

Great Lake Swimmers - "Getting To The Heart Of It"

The Burning Hell - "Grown-Ups" is the first track from the bands' sixth full length album entitled  'PEOPLE'. (weewerk) and Headless Owl Records are set to release this beauty on April 16th. 

The Burning Hell - "Grown-Ups"

Great Lake Swimmers - Down At The Canmore Hotel 

"This version of “Your Rocky Spine” is particularly special in that it was the first time it was played in front of a Toronto audience. It features a guest appearance on backing vocals by Basia Bulat, and would go on to become one of the group’s most beloved songs. As the first song on the album, it was placed first in the set list and opened the concert, which took place in the acoustically stunning Church Of The Redeemer." - Tony Dekker of Great Lake Swimmers Single out now, digital and double gate fold vinyl coming out on (weewerk) May 14th, 2021

Your Rocky Spine (2007 - 04 - 14) (Live) by Great Lake Swimmers

"Entropy" is Art Bergmann's second single from his forthcoming full length entitled LATE STAGE EMPIRE DEMENTIA which will be released by(weewerk) on May 21st, 2021, which is also Endangered Species Day.
About the album cover image: “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

Photo by Paul McNeill from the in-progress VR project, The Olive Grove.
Entropy Lyrics
                           Boats in the water
                           Mouths full of sea
                           The old man was a refugee
                           Civil war 1923
                           He heard the bullets hit the train
                           Leaving Russian Ukraine
                       
                           Was it the Red Army or White	
                           Anarchists...rapists in the night
                           Became a small c christian-communist
                           I swear he did it out of spite

                           He was lucky to die
                           In his sleep
                           Turned to dust
                           At his own speed
                           Yeah Entropy
                           Will he lie still in peace

                           Walking out of Syria
                           History at our backs
                           Shot full of holes dragged back to the shore
                           Another prison for humanity

                           Now there's a baby on the beach
                           We refuse to reach
                           I know if you could you'd drink up the whole of 
                           Muddy tyranny (mediterrannee)

                           We're lucky to die
                           In our sleep
                           Turned to dust
                           At our own speed
                           Yes Entropy
                           Will we lie still in peace

                           Now we're all refugees
                           Adrift on a rising sea
                           Boats in the water
                           Mouths full of sea

                           We're lucky to die
                           In our sleep,...

Entropy by Art Bergmann

"One Shoe" is the debut single from Montreal based folk, country swing outfit THE SLOWINKS. Their full length STAY WITH ME AWHILE will be released on April 2nd, 2021 on (weewerk).
ONE SHOE LYRICS
You were fighting a bottle of whiskey
And I was fighting with you
The cab driver nearly lost it
Said "Get out and take that drunk too"
So, I paid him his fee and hopped out to see
you'd sped off as you always do
As the cab turned the corner, I grew forlorn -er
I realized I'd only one shoe

Ever have one of those crazy nights?
All of us sometimes do
But ya ever woke up, down on your luck
cause you'd come home wearing one shoe?
And you only had one shoe
I blame it all on you
Tell ya, that broke my heart more, than your departure
What's a gal to do?
When you only have one shoe
I blame it all on you
Tel l ya that broke my heart more than your departure
What's a gal to do?

It started off a real sweet night
I'm so glad you let me buy you dinner
Come out from the loo, you're talking to Sue
Boy, did I pick a winner
Should'a taken my chance, when she asked you to dance,
She was keen, I should've j ust let her
But some lessons are learned slow
Now I wear boots. you know
They stay on my feet much better

Ever have one of those crazy nights?
. .. What's a gal to do?


Ever have one of those crazy nights?
... What's a gal to do?
When you only have one shoe
I blame it all on you

Author: F. Hamer, M. Davies
Composer: F. Hamer
Arranged by: the Slowinks

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