Articles by Sam Thompson
Brat Attack
One Revolution Per Minute
PUBLISHED Jan 1, 2006
Dave Zegarac is one of the best-known figures in Winnipeg's punk rock scene, and after experimenting with ska, hardcore and emo, Zegarac's...
Peg City Holla
Pyramid Cabaret, Winnipeg MB - August 20 to 21, 2004
PUBLISHED Oct 1, 2004
Winnipeg has always been the little city that could as far as hip-hop is concerned. The seventh annual Peg City Holla festival showcased so...
Resistance
Plague the Nation
PUBLISHED Aug 1, 2004
It's incredible that this young four-piece from small-town Manitoba haven't received more attention on the national scale; their debut, Pla...
Brat Attack
Destruction Sound System
PUBLISHED Apr 1, 2004
Youd think 12 line-up changes in a few short months would cause anyone to throw in the towel. Not Dave Zegarac. The Winnipeg punk stalwart...
Livid
Daylong Apathy
PUBLISHED Oct 1, 2002
Livid have perfected the sound was once called "alternative." Although Daylong Apathy doesn't break new ground, this band knows how to rock...
Bob Marley and the Wailers
Lively Up Yourself
PUBLISHED May 1, 2001
Since the death of Bob Marley, May 11, 1981, literally hundreds of albums have appeared that were comprised entirely of the pre-Island Reco...
Various
Reggae Royale
PUBLISHED May 1, 2001
At first glance, Reggae Royale looks like a very promising compilation of roots-reggae. Bob Marley & the Wailers, the Upsetters, Lee "Scrat...
Del Paxton
Bad Kids
PUBLISHED Jun 1, 2000
The youthful trio known as Del Paxton have created a musical masterpiece with the release of Bad Kids. The mellow, jazzy songs on the CD st...
