Weewerk
Encyclopedia
Weewerk, stylized as , is an independent
folk, roots, bluegrass, country record label and artist-management company based in Toronto
, Ontario
, Canada
. It was founded in 2002
as an art-and-music salon series in the apartment of Teenage USA Recordings partner Phil Klygo and artist-curator Germaine Koh
. Klygo was Festival Director of Canadian Music Week
from 2001 to 2007.
Weewerk has released albums from Great Lake Swimmers
, Elliott Brood
, United Steel Workers of Montreal
, The Barmitzvah Brothers
, Barzin
, Ox
, Two-Minute Miracles
, The Burning Hell
, Filly & The Flops, Proof of Ghosts, Jenny Omnichord
, Don Brownrigg, FemBots
, Canteen Knockout and The Travelling Band
.
The label's name is a play on the name of fellow Canadian record label Nettwerk
, as well as named for the small apartment space in which the company was originally founded.
Independent record label
An independent record label is a record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the major record labels. A great number of bands and musical acts begin on independent labels.-Overview:...
folk, roots, bluegrass, country record label and artist-management company based in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. It was founded in 2002
2002 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2002.-Events:*February 3 – U2 perform during the halftime show for Super Bowl XXXVI...
as an art-and-music salon series in the apartment of Teenage USA Recordings partner Phil Klygo and artist-curator Germaine Koh
Germaine Koh
Germaine Koh is a Malaysian-born internationally active Canadian artist. At the age of two she emigrated to Canada.She is a conceptual artist working out of Vancouver, B.C., self-described as having "no fixed address" whose art encompasses the use of everyday objects and familiar concepts into...
. Klygo was Festival Director of Canadian Music Week
Canadian Music Week
Canadian Music Week is an industry conference and music festival held over four days in various venues throughout Toronto, Ontario, Canada.-History:...
from 2001 to 2007.
Weewerk has released albums from Great Lake Swimmers
Great Lake Swimmers
Great Lake Swimmers is a Canadian band built around the melodic folk rock songs of singer-songwriter Tony Dekker. Originally from Wainfleet, Ontario, the band is currently based in Toronto....
, Elliott Brood
Elliott Brood
Elliott BROOD is a three-piece, alt-country band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, consisting of Mark Sasso on lead vocals, guitar, banjo, ukulele, and harmonica, Casey Laforet on guitar, backing vocals, bass pedals, keys and ukulele and Stephen Pitkin on percussion, sampler and backing vocals...
, United Steel Workers of Montreal
United Steel Workers of Montreal
United Steel Workers of Montreal are a six-piece alternative country ensemble based in downtown Montreal. At present, the band consists of Gern F , Felicity Hamer , Sean "Gus" Beauchamp , Matt Watson , Flipper Frumignac and Dylan Perron...
, The Barmitzvah Brothers
The Barmitzvah Brothers
The Barmitzvah Brothers are an indie pop band from Guelph, Ontario. Known for their use of unusual instruments, the group has a distinct sound that has generated buzz in the Canadian music scene. The Barmitzvah Brothers’ upbeat music features everything from the fiddle to homemade instruments...
, Barzin
Barzin
Barzin is the name of a Canadian singer-songwriter known for his slow and melancholic songs. Barzin has released three albums in his career, and his style has been compared to such bands as Mojave 3 and Mazzy Star.-Biography:...
, Ox
Ox (band)
Ox is a Canadian alternative country indie band. The core of the band consists of Mark Browning on lead vocals and guitar, Ryan Bishops on guitar and piano, Shawn Dicey on bass and Max Myth on drums...
, Two-Minute Miracles
Two-Minute Miracles
The Two-Minute Miracles are a Canadian indie rock band from London, Ontario, fronted by songwriter and singer-guitarist Andy Magoffin. The band, having a history of fluid membership, now consists of Magoffin, guitarist Justin Nace, keyboardist Michael Christoff, bassist Greg Smith and drummer Aaron...
, The Burning Hell
The Burning Hell (band)
The Burning Hell is a Canadian band from Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, now based in St. John's, Newfoundland.-History:The Burning Hell is led by Mathias Kom and band members fluctuate with a rotating cast of up to fourteen other musicians. They are signed to the Toronto based weewerk label and...
, Filly & The Flops, Proof of Ghosts, Jenny Omnichord
Jenny Omnichord
Jenny Mitchell, better known by the stage name Jenny Omnichord, is a Canadian indie rock musician. She has released three solo albums and an EP as a solo artist, and also records and performs with the bands The Barmitzvah Brothers and The Burning Hell....
, Don Brownrigg, FemBots
FemBots
FemBots are a Canadian indie rock band, originating from Toronto, Ontario. Originating members Dave MacKinnon and Brian Poirier also travel with The Weakerthans on tour...
, Canteen Knockout and The Travelling Band
The Travelling Band
The Travelling Band are an alternative folk band from Manchester England. The band members are Adam Gorman , Jo Dudderidge , Steve Mullen , Chris Spencer , Nick Vaal .- History :The Travelling Band formed...
.
The label's name is a play on the name of fellow Canadian record label Nettwerk
Nettwerk
The Nettwerk Music Group is the umbrella company for Nettwerk Management, Nettwerk Records, Nettwerk One Publishing, Nutone Records, and Artwerk. With over 150 employees, the Vancouver-based company has offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Boston, Nashville, and Hamburg...
, as well as named for the small apartment space in which the company was originally founded.
Discography
- Great Lake SwimmersGreat Lake SwimmersGreat Lake Swimmers is a Canadian band built around the melodic folk rock songs of singer-songwriter Tony Dekker. Originally from Wainfleet, Ontario, the band is currently based in Toronto....
, Great Lake SwimmersGreat Lake Swimmers (album)Great Lake Swimmers is the eponymous debut album by the Canadian folk rock band Great Lake Swimmers.The album was recorded over several months in an abandoned grain silo in Southern Ontario.... - The Barmitzvah BrothersThe Barmitzvah BrothersThe Barmitzvah Brothers are an indie pop band from Guelph, Ontario. Known for their use of unusual instruments, the group has a distinct sound that has generated buzz in the Canadian music scene. The Barmitzvah Brothers’ upbeat music features everything from the fiddle to homemade instruments...
, Mr. Bones' Walk-In Closet - Elliott BroodElliott BroodElliott BROOD is a three-piece, alt-country band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, consisting of Mark Sasso on lead vocals, guitar, banjo, ukulele, and harmonica, Casey Laforet on guitar, backing vocals, bass pedals, keys and ukulele and Stephen Pitkin on percussion, sampler and backing vocals...
, Tin TypeTin TypeTin Type is the six-song debut EP from Toronto's alternative country group Elliott Brood. It was released in January 2004 on the independent music label Weewerk.... - Great Lake SwimmersGreat Lake SwimmersGreat Lake Swimmers is a Canadian band built around the melodic folk rock songs of singer-songwriter Tony Dekker. Originally from Wainfleet, Ontario, the band is currently based in Toronto....
, Bodies and MindsBodies and MindsBodies and Minds is the second album by Canadian folk rock group Great Lake Swimmers, released in 2005.Bodies and Minds was recorded in a lakeside church in rural southern Ontario, continuing the emphasis on atmosphere from the debut album Great Lake Swimmers.The album features gentle, thoughtful... - BarzinBarzinBarzin is the name of a Canadian singer-songwriter known for his slow and melancholic songs. Barzin has released three albums in his career, and his style has been compared to such bands as Mojave 3 and Mazzy Star.-Biography:...
, My Life in Rooms - United Steel Workers of MontrealUnited Steel Workers of MontrealUnited Steel Workers of Montreal are a six-piece alternative country ensemble based in downtown Montreal. At present, the band consists of Gern F , Felicity Hamer , Sean "Gus" Beauchamp , Matt Watson , Flipper Frumignac and Dylan Perron...
, Broken Trucks and Bottles - Great Lake SwimmersGreat Lake SwimmersGreat Lake Swimmers is a Canadian band built around the melodic folk rock songs of singer-songwriter Tony Dekker. Originally from Wainfleet, Ontario, the band is currently based in Toronto....
, Hands in Dirty GroundHands in Dirty GroundHands in Dirty Ground is a limited edition EP by Canadian folk rock group Great Lake Swimmers, released in 2006. The EP was initially made available only at the band's concerts, but was also later distributed by Zunior as part of the band's "digital box set", consisting of the EP and the band's... - OxOx (band)Ox is a Canadian alternative country indie band. The core of the band consists of Mark Browning on lead vocals and guitar, Ryan Bishops on guitar and piano, Shawn Dicey on bass and Max Myth on drums...
, American Lo FiAmerican Lo FiAmerican Lo Fi is the second album by Canadian band Ox, released in 2006. The CD was released by Weewerk and vinyl released by Saved By Vinyl both with distribution by Outside Music. The record reached #6 on Canadian campus radio at Earshot and Chartattack.... - Great Lake SwimmersGreat Lake SwimmersGreat Lake Swimmers is a Canadian band built around the melodic folk rock songs of singer-songwriter Tony Dekker. Originally from Wainfleet, Ontario, the band is currently based in Toronto....
, OngiaraOngiaraOngiara is an album by Canadian folk rock band Great Lake Swimmers, released on March 27, 2007. The album was released on Nettwerk.The band recorded most of the album in London, Ontario's historic music venue Aeolian Hall with producer Andy Magoffin.... - United Steel Workers of MontrealUnited Steel Workers of MontrealUnited Steel Workers of Montreal are a six-piece alternative country ensemble based in downtown Montreal. At present, the band consists of Gern F , Felicity Hamer , Sean "Gus" Beauchamp , Matt Watson , Flipper Frumignac and Dylan Perron...
, Kerosene and Coal - The Two-Minute Miracles, Volume 3.5: Rats
- The Two-Minute Miracles, Volume IV: The Lions of LoveVolume IV: The Lions of LoveVolume IV: The Lions of Love is the fourth album by the Canadian indie rock band Two-Minute Miracles, produced by frontman Andy Magoffin. It was released in 2007 on Weewerk.-Track listing:All songs were written by Two-Minute Miracles.# "The Minus Ball"...
- The Barmitzvah BrothersThe Barmitzvah BrothersThe Barmitzvah Brothers are an indie pop band from Guelph, Ontario. Known for their use of unusual instruments, the group has a distinct sound that has generated buzz in the Canadian music scene. The Barmitzvah Brothers’ upbeat music features everything from the fiddle to homemade instruments...
, Let's Express Our Motives - The Burning HellThe Burning HellThe Burning Hell is a 1974 film created by the evangelist Estus Pirkle. This film is Pirkle's interpretation of what the Bible has to say about hell. It is available in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. The screenplay is by Ron Ormond....
, Happy Birthday - Harmonica, Miaow, Miaow...BARK!
- Proof of Ghosts, Proof of Ghosts
- Jenny OmnichordJenny OmnichordJenny Mitchell, better known by the stage name Jenny Omnichord, is a Canadian indie rock musician. She has released three solo albums and an EP as a solo artist, and also records and performs with the bands The Barmitzvah Brothers and The Burning Hell....
, Cities of Gifts and Ghosts - The Burning HellThe Burning HellThe Burning Hell is a 1974 film created by the evangelist Estus Pirkle. This film is Pirkle's interpretation of what the Bible has to say about hell. It is available in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. The screenplay is by Ron Ormond....
, Tick, Tock - Don Brownrigg, Wander Songs
- Canteen Knockout, Navajo Steel
- The Two-Minute Miracles, Volume I (re-release)
- The Travelling BandThe Travelling BandThe Travelling Band are an alternative folk band from Manchester England. The band members are Adam Gorman , Jo Dudderidge , Steve Mullen , Chris Spencer , Nick Vaal .- History :The Travelling Band formed...
, The Redemption of Mr. Tom - Various Artists, (weewerk) is 6!
- FemBotsFemBotsFemBots are a Canadian indie rock band, originating from Toronto, Ontario. Originating members Dave MacKinnon and Brian Poirier also travel with The Weakerthans on tour...
, Calling OutCalling OutCalling Out is the fourth album by Canadian indie rock band FemBots, released on September 16, 2008 with Weewerk.The album was originally intended to use only junk instruments created out of garbage by guest musician Iner Souster... - The Burning HellThe Burning HellThe Burning Hell is a 1974 film created by the evangelist Estus Pirkle. This film is Pirkle's interpretation of what the Bible has to say about hell. It is available in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. The screenplay is by Ron Ormond....
/Jenny OmnichordJenny OmnichordJenny Mitchell, better known by the stage name Jenny Omnichord, is a Canadian indie rock musician. She has released three solo albums and an EP as a solo artist, and also records and performs with the bands The Barmitzvah Brothers and The Burning Hell....
, Split 7" - Great Lake SwimmersGreat Lake SwimmersGreat Lake Swimmers is a Canadian band built around the melodic folk rock songs of singer-songwriter Tony Dekker. Originally from Wainfleet, Ontario, the band is currently based in Toronto....
, Song Sung Blue - Jon-Rae FletcherJon-Rae FletcherJon-Rae Fletcher is a Canadian singer-songwriter. He has recorded both as a solo artist and with a back-up band, The River.-Background:Fletcher grew up in Kelowna, British Columbia, where as the son of a minister, he sang in his church's choir. Eventual musical developments included his discovery...
, Oh, Maria - United Steel Workers of MontrealUnited Steel Workers of MontrealUnited Steel Workers of Montreal are a six-piece alternative country ensemble based in downtown Montreal. At present, the band consists of Gern F , Felicity Hamer , Sean "Gus" Beauchamp , Matt Watson , Flipper Frumignac and Dylan Perron...
, Three on the Tree - The Burning HellThe Burning HellThe Burning Hell is a 1974 film created by the evangelist Estus Pirkle. This film is Pirkle's interpretation of what the Bible has to say about hell. It is available in Spanish, Portuguese, and English. The screenplay is by Ron Ormond....
, BabyBaby (The Burning Hell album)Baby is the 2009 release from the Canadian indie band The Burning Hell, released on the Canadian independent record label weewerk in the spring of 2009.-Track listing:All songs by Mathias Kom#"Old World"#"Dancer/Romancer"... - Great Lake SwimmersGreat Lake SwimmersGreat Lake Swimmers is a Canadian band built around the melodic folk rock songs of singer-songwriter Tony Dekker. Originally from Wainfleet, Ontario, the band is currently based in Toronto....
/Audiotransparent, Split 7" - OxOx (band)Ox is a Canadian alternative country indie band. The core of the band consists of Mark Browning on lead vocals and guitar, Ryan Bishops on guitar and piano, Shawn Dicey on bass and Max Myth on drums...
, BurnoutBurnout (album)Burnout is the third album by Canadian band Ox, released in 2009. The album was released by Weewerk with distribution by Outside Music. It was recorded in Vancouver at The Upstairs Sound Lab/Profile during the Winter season of 2007... - Filly and the Flops, Filly and the Flops
- Canteen Knockout, Broken Down Town