EXCL- The Weakerthans come from Winnipeg, Manitoba, the geographic center of North America. Their deeply lyrical music speaks of the vast open spaces and broken industrial dreams in which it was created. Founded in 1997 by former Propagandhi bassist turned guitarist/frontman John K. Sampson, The Weakerthans hold deep roots in the indie scene, with drummer Jason Tait also recording and touring as part of indie collective Broken Social Scene. With three albums and over 90,000 sales behind them, The Weakerthans have taken their time writing and recording their fourth release, the highly-anticipated Reunion Tour. With literary lyrics that could stand alongside a Raymond Carver or Russell Banks short story, and music that channels the spirit of punk, alt-country, barroom rock and folk, The Weakerthans look set to build on the intense critical acclaim that greeted 2003’s Reconstruction Site, with a sound that bands like Bright Eyes and Wilco are finally bringing into the top 10. 10% discount until October 9th
EXCL- The Weakerthans come from Winnipeg, Manitoba, the geographic center of North America. Their deeply lyrical music speaks of the vast open spaces and broken industrial dreams in which it was created. Founded in 1997 by former Propagandhi bassist turned guitarist/frontman John K. Sampson, The Weakerthans hold deep roots in the indie scene, with drummer Jason Tait also recording and touring as part of indie collective Broken Social Scene. With three albums and over 90,000 sales behind them, The Weakerthans have taken their time writing and recording their fourth release, the highly-anticipated Reunion Tour. With literary lyrics that could stand alongside a Raymond Carver or Russell Banks short story, and music that channels the spirit of punk, alt-country, barroom rock and folk, The Weakerthans look set to build on the intense critical acclaim that greeted 2003’s Reconstruction Site, with a sound that bands like Bright Eyes and Wilco are finally bringing into the top 10. 10% discount until October 9th
November 22 street date. The Weakerthans come from Winnipeg, Manitoba, the geographic center of North America. Their deeply lyrical music speaks of the vast open spaces and broken industrial dreams in which it was created. Founded in 1997 by former Propagandhi bassist turned guitarist/frontman John K. Samson, The Weakerthans hold deep roots in the indie scene, with drummer Jason Tait also recording and touring as part of Toronto indie collective Broken Social Scene. Epitaph Canada is proud to re-issue The Weakerthans 'Fallow' on vinyl. Includes CD.
November 22 street date. The Weakerthans come from Winnipeg, Manitoba, the geographic center of North America. Their deeply lyrical music speaks of the vast open spaces and broken industrial dreams in which it was created. Founded in 1997 by former Propagandhi bassist turned guitarist/frontman John K. Samson, The Weakerthans hold deep roots in the indie scene, with drummer Jason Tait also recording and touring as part of Toronto indie collective Broken Social Scene. Epitaph Canada is proud to re-issue The Weakerthans 'Left and Leaving' on double vinyl. Includes CD.
March 23rd street date. Canada’s The Weakerthans hail from Winnipeg, Manitoba, the geographic center of North America. Their deeply lyrical music speaks of the vast open spaces and broken industrial dreams in which it was created. Founded in 1997 by frontman John K. Samson, The Weakerthans hold deep roots in the indie scene, Having built a fanatical fanbase touring through the US and Canada, The Weakerthans finally offer a permanent record of one of their fantastic live shows, recorded on the tour for their triumphant 2007 release Reunion Tour. With an expanded line-up that includes trumpet, violin and female vocals, The Weakerthans run through songs from all 4 of their albums, in front of an adoring hometown audience, singing along with every lingering word.
November 22 street date. The Weakerthans come from Winnipeg, Manitoba, the geographic center of North America. Their deeply lyrical music speaks of the vast open spaces and broken industrial dreams in which it was created. Founded in 1997 by former Propagandhi bassist turned guitarist/frontman John K. Samson, The Weakerthans hold deep roots in the indie scene, with drummer Jason Tait also recording and touring as part of Toronto indie collective Broken Social Scene. Epitaph Canada is proud to re-issue The Weakerthans 'Left and Leaving' on double vinyl. Includes CD.
November 22 street date. The Weakerthans come from Winnipeg, Manitoba, the geographic center of North America. Their deeply lyrical music speaks of the vast open spaces and broken industrial dreams in which it was created. Founded in 1997 by former Propagandhi bassist turned guitarist/frontman John K. Samson, The Weakerthans hold deep roots in the indie scene, with drummer Jason Tait also recording and touring as part of Toronto indie collective Broken Social Scene. Epitaph Canada is proud to re-issue The Weakerthans 'Fallow' on vinyl. Includes CD.
April 28 street date. Sonically located in the finest tradition of punk, The Weakerthans walk an archipelago of influences from rock to folk to alt-country and beyond, led by lyrics tutored in the best of contemporary literature and progressive politics. Their third full-length recording, "Reconstruction Site", mixed by Adam Kasper (Foo Fighters, Queens of the Stone Age) and produced by the legendary Ian Blurton, is their most musically cohesive and lyrically ambitious effort to date. "Reconstruction Site" follows the success of "Left And Leaving" and "Fallow" - records that garnered appreciation and acclaim from listeners around the world. Reissued on limited edition coloured vinyl to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release.