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There is perhaps no bigger music fan than Peter Jesperson. His passion for music translated to jumping feet first and not eschewing situations but embracing them, constantly creating, supporting, and believing in himself and others. Peter's ebullient personality was a touchstone for many who experienced the contact musical highs that emanated enthusiasm. With a down-to-earth personality combined with a comprehensive … Read more

What's not to love about driving across North American highways in a well-used van, drinking copious amounts of beer, blaring Hall & Oates and passing a well-used copy of Catcher In the Rye amongst sweating, stinking punk rock brethren? The answer is contained in Mike Magrann's Miles Per Gallon book. It is a delectable tale of punk pock pioneer camaraderie: … Read more

I'm alive and so are 999! They formed in London in 1976 and quickly became one of the favourites of the first wave of the UK punk scene. Energetic, colourful shows soon took them a hop, skip, and swim across the large pond to North America where they continued gathering their large rabid cult following. 999 – Emergency at the … Read more

UltraBomb is Greg Norton - Bass (Hüsker Dü), Finny McConnell - Vocals and Guitars (The Mahones), and Derek O'Brien - Drums (Social Distortion), replacing Jamie Oliver (UK Subs). References are being dropped like an UltraBomb (like that? ha!) so, that being said: are they a supergroup or power trio? Neither is probably too far off the intended red bullseye. However, … Read more

This is by no means a comprehensive list. It is largely compiled from News items, Wikipedia lists and Social Media Posts. Please note some of the additions are songwriters or composers of the songs. R.I.P Read more

It's time to crack one open, sit by the fire and hit shuffle. Different takes on Classic Yuletide hits... HO HO HO..  Read more

  Featuring Death, Alcohol, Screams, Spit and Clones. Ride the third rail to eternal damnation... All Aboard! A little song, a little dance, a little seltzer down your pants Read more

Featuring Mostly Current Releases and Re-releases with a few favourites chucked in. Think of it like a lager washing down some well-loved beer nuts. Follow if you feel compelled at Empty Generation. Hope to keep this flowing...... 1. Johnny Moped-Lockdown Boy Single- Damaged Goods- 2023 2. Social Distortion- Telling Them-re-release … Read more

Stephen Hamm, a legendary figure in the Vancouver music and arts scene for over three decades, is proud to announce the release of his second single, "Are You Receiving Me?", from his upcoming album Songs of the Future. Fans of Slow, The Evaporators, and Tankhog take note. Stephen's album will … Read more

Phil Marcade sadly passed away-June the 5th/2023 in Paris. I had the fortunate opportunity to interview Philippe recently. Philippe had a great sense of humour and a warm friendly demeanour. Wherever you may be I hope you are jamming with The Sender's much loved guitarist-Wild Bill Thompson. Your memory lives … Read more