Weakerthans

Left and Leaving: An Essential Weakerthans Playlist

PUBLISHED Jul 17, 2015

Earlier this week, beloved Winnipeg indie rockers the Weakerthans broke the hearts of Canadian music fans everywhere when drummer Jason Tai...

The Weakerthans Break Up?

PUBLISHED Jul 14, 2015

Beloved Winnipeg band the Weakerthans haven't released an album since 2007's Reunion Tour, which they followed up with their Live at the Bu...

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Bowery Ballroom, New York NY December 8

PUBLISHED Dec 9, 2011

John K. Samson isn't impressed by the bright lights of New York City. It was evident as the Weakerthans jogged through the entirety of thei...

The Weakerthans Tour Documentary Comes to DVD

PUBLISHED Sep 1, 2011

It's been a year and a half since we first caught wind of We're the Weakerthans, We're from Winnipeg, a documentary about one of Canada's m...

The Weakerthans' John K. Samson Weighs in on New Winnipeg Jets Logo

PUBLISHED Aug 2, 2011

Many Manitobans, and hockey fans in general, rejoiced earlier this year at the announcement that the Winnipeg Jets were coming back to the...

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"Sanity" (Bad Religion cover)

PUBLISHED Oct 7, 2010

As we previously told you, a Bad Religion tribute album is being released later this month, called Germs of Perfection: A Tribute to Bad Re...

The Weakerthans to Play Four Albums at Four Winnipeg Shows

PUBLISHED Aug 24, 2010

From John K. Samson's series of Manitoba-centric seven-inches to a documentary and live album set in their hometown, there's no question th...

The Weakerthans' Greg Smith Talks New Solo Album

PUBLISHED Jul 9, 2010

A recent email newsletter from prairie rock titans the Weakerthans announced that bassist Greg Smith had released a new solo album, The Nor...