Cadence Weapon
@cadenceweapon.bsky.social
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My new album Forager is out on April 24
https://sixshooterrecords.lnk.to/Forager
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📨 [email protected] (mgmt)
My new album Forager is out on April 24
https://sixshooterrecords.lnk.to/Forager
cadenceweapon.substack.com
linktr.ee/cadenceweapon
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Announcing my new LP Forager out 4/24/26!
New single Alpenflage is out now.
The record is a love letter to fashion history and golden age rap.
It’s an album for all the thrifters, the stylists and the archivists. I'm excited for folks to hear it.
Vinyl pre-order is live: linktr.ee/cadenceweapon
New single Alpenflage is out now.
The record is a love letter to fashion history and golden age rap.
It’s an album for all the thrifters, the stylists and the archivists. I'm excited for folks to hear it.
Vinyl pre-order is live: linktr.ee/cadenceweapon
I wrote about how hunting for vintage clothing has unexpectedly influenced my songwriting process.
Vintage Travelogue: Los Angeles
Some observations from my recording trip to LA last week
cadenceweapon.substack.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:14 PM
I wrote about how hunting for vintage clothing has unexpectedly influenced my songwriting process.
Reposted by Cadence Weapon
A new album from Rollie is always cause for excitement, but this new one was fully produced by Junia-T, whose 2020 LP Studio Monk was an astonishing piece of work, so Forager should definitely be a treat for the ears.
Announcing my new LP Forager out 4/24/26!
New single Alpenflage is out now.
The record is a love letter to fashion history and golden age rap.
It’s an album for all the thrifters, the stylists and the archivists. I'm excited for folks to hear it.
Vinyl pre-order is live: linktr.ee/cadenceweapon
New single Alpenflage is out now.
The record is a love letter to fashion history and golden age rap.
It’s an album for all the thrifters, the stylists and the archivists. I'm excited for folks to hear it.
Vinyl pre-order is live: linktr.ee/cadenceweapon
February 6, 2026 at 4:57 PM
A new album from Rollie is always cause for excitement, but this new one was fully produced by Junia-T, whose 2020 LP Studio Monk was an astonishing piece of work, so Forager should definitely be a treat for the ears.
Today is Bandcamp Friday, the day when they waive all their fees and the artist gets 100% of sales.
If you've been thinking about it already, this would be the perfect time to pre-order the special edition vinyl of my new upcoming album Forager:
cadenceweapon.bandcamp.com/album/forager
If you've been thinking about it already, this would be the perfect time to pre-order the special edition vinyl of my new upcoming album Forager:
cadenceweapon.bandcamp.com/album/forager
February 6, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Today is Bandcamp Friday, the day when they waive all their fees and the artist gets 100% of sales.
If you've been thinking about it already, this would be the perfect time to pre-order the special edition vinyl of my new upcoming album Forager:
cadenceweapon.bandcamp.com/album/forager
If you've been thinking about it already, this would be the perfect time to pre-order the special edition vinyl of my new upcoming album Forager:
cadenceweapon.bandcamp.com/album/forager
Announcing my new LP Forager out 4/24/26!
New single Alpenflage is out now.
The record is a love letter to fashion history and golden age rap.
It’s an album for all the thrifters, the stylists and the archivists. I'm excited for folks to hear it.
Vinyl pre-order is live: linktr.ee/cadenceweapon
New single Alpenflage is out now.
The record is a love letter to fashion history and golden age rap.
It’s an album for all the thrifters, the stylists and the archivists. I'm excited for folks to hear it.
Vinyl pre-order is live: linktr.ee/cadenceweapon
February 5, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Announcing my new LP Forager out 4/24/26!
New single Alpenflage is out now.
The record is a love letter to fashion history and golden age rap.
It’s an album for all the thrifters, the stylists and the archivists. I'm excited for folks to hear it.
Vinyl pre-order is live: linktr.ee/cadenceweapon
New single Alpenflage is out now.
The record is a love letter to fashion history and golden age rap.
It’s an album for all the thrifters, the stylists and the archivists. I'm excited for folks to hear it.
Vinyl pre-order is live: linktr.ee/cadenceweapon
Cher brought a really nice shot of chaos to the night. It needed that. I also found her speech very poignant. And saying that Luther Vandross won? It actually felt right for some reason
February 2, 2026 at 4:28 AM
Cher brought a really nice shot of chaos to the night. It needed that. I also found her speech very poignant. And saying that Luther Vandross won? It actually felt right for some reason
Wrote about the first great album of 2026: Roc Marciano’s rap clinic 656. I also delve into the Kanye documentary, the incredible Articles Of Interest Gear series and more in the January edition of my monthly recommendation post!
Recommendations: January 2026
Roc Marciano, the Kanye documentary, Articles of Interest, a playlist and more
cadenceweapon.substack.com
January 30, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Wrote about the first great album of 2026: Roc Marciano’s rap clinic 656. I also delve into the Kanye documentary, the incredible Articles Of Interest Gear series and more in the January edition of my monthly recommendation post!
Wrote a tutorial on my methods for finding music using a mix of streaming apps, online marketplaces and good ol’ Discogs.
It’s part of a content library that I’m building called the Pemberton Academy. Hope you find it helpful!
It’s part of a content library that I’m building called the Pemberton Academy. Hope you find it helpful!
PA 2: How to find music
My method for discovering new tracks from a DJ's perspective
cadenceweapon.substack.com
January 23, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Wrote a tutorial on my methods for finding music using a mix of streaming apps, online marketplaces and good ol’ Discogs.
It’s part of a content library that I’m building called the Pemberton Academy. Hope you find it helpful!
It’s part of a content library that I’m building called the Pemberton Academy. Hope you find it helpful!
Wrote about the new ASAP Rocky album Don’t Be Dumb, a return to form that firmly finds him digging his heels in as a Tumblr millennial in a TikTok world full of rage rappers
Don't Be Dumb
A$AP Rocky flexes his newfound maturity after a lengthy absence
cadenceweapon.substack.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Wrote about the new ASAP Rocky album Don’t Be Dumb, a return to form that firmly finds him digging his heels in as a Tumblr millennial in a TikTok world full of rage rappers
I wrote a guide on my Substack for how to prepare for a DJ set, one of the most underrated aspects of getting behind the decks. I talk about file management, how to decide how much music you need and how to plan for an all-vinyl set
PA 1: How to prepare for a DJ set
What I learned from my DJ father and how to be ready for every house party or club gig
cadenceweapon.substack.com
January 16, 2026 at 3:27 PM
I wrote a guide on my Substack for how to prepare for a DJ set, one of the most underrated aspects of getting behind the decks. I talk about file management, how to decide how much music you need and how to plan for an all-vinyl set
Class segregation in Hamilton is insane. Look at how many snow plows are out in this blizzard right now in the west side of town vs the east side where I live #HamOnt @nrindernann.bsky.social
January 15, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Class segregation in Hamilton is insane. Look at how many snow plows are out in this blizzard right now in the west side of town vs the east side where I live #HamOnt @nrindernann.bsky.social
Allow me to reintroduce myself since I don't post here often: I’m Rollie Pemberton a.k.a Cadence Weapon. I wrote rap reviews at Pitchfork as a teenager and put out my debut album Breaking Kayfabe right after.
I became poet laureate of Edmonton and won the Polaris Prize for my album Parallel World
I became poet laureate of Edmonton and won the Polaris Prize for my album Parallel World
January 14, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Allow me to reintroduce myself since I don't post here often: I’m Rollie Pemberton a.k.a Cadence Weapon. I wrote rap reviews at Pitchfork as a teenager and put out my debut album Breaking Kayfabe right after.
I became poet laureate of Edmonton and won the Polaris Prize for my album Parallel World
I became poet laureate of Edmonton and won the Polaris Prize for my album Parallel World
This NYT recipe comment I just came across is an all-timer
December 26, 2025 at 1:12 AM
This NYT recipe comment I just came across is an all-timer
Last year I filmed a few episodes of a talk show. This is the first episode with Debby Friday. We discussed winning the Polaris Prize, growing up in (and growing out of) the club scene and what’s next for her career.
The Entertainer with Cadence Weapon S1 E1: Debby Friday
YouTube video by Cadence Weapon
youtu.be
December 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Last year I filmed a few episodes of a talk show. This is the first episode with Debby Friday. We discussed winning the Polaris Prize, growing up in (and growing out of) the club scene and what’s next for her career.
25 percent off everything at my online store with the code STEPOUT until Monday night:
cadenceweapononlinemerch.myshopify.com/collections/all
Anyone who gets something with the promo code is entered into a raffle for a one-on-one virtual hang with me 👋🏽
cadenceweapononlinemerch.myshopify.com/collections/all
Anyone who gets something with the promo code is entered into a raffle for a one-on-one virtual hang with me 👋🏽
November 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
25 percent off everything at my online store with the code STEPOUT until Monday night:
cadenceweapononlinemerch.myshopify.com/collections/all
Anyone who gets something with the promo code is entered into a raffle for a one-on-one virtual hang with me 👋🏽
cadenceweapononlinemerch.myshopify.com/collections/all
Anyone who gets something with the promo code is entered into a raffle for a one-on-one virtual hang with me 👋🏽
The Breaking Kayfabe 20th anniversary tour starts tomorrow in Toronto at the Garrison!
We will also have these exclusive limited edition commemorative shirts that will only be at the shows.
Get your tickets here: cadenceweapon.net/shows-1
We will also have these exclusive limited edition commemorative shirts that will only be at the shows.
Get your tickets here: cadenceweapon.net/shows-1
November 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The Breaking Kayfabe 20th anniversary tour starts tomorrow in Toronto at the Garrison!
We will also have these exclusive limited edition commemorative shirts that will only be at the shows.
Get your tickets here: cadenceweapon.net/shows-1
We will also have these exclusive limited edition commemorative shirts that will only be at the shows.
Get your tickets here: cadenceweapon.net/shows-1
I desperately need this Moritz Reichelt duck synthesizer painting from the Florian Schneider auction
November 7, 2025 at 2:11 AM
I desperately need this Moritz Reichelt duck synthesizer painting from the Florian Schneider auction
My new single "Step Out" is out today! I wrote a newsletter telling the story of how the song was made, including voice notes and in-progress videos to share a bit of my process. Hope you appreciate the look behind the curtain.
Read here: cadenceweapon.substack.com/p/step-out
Read here: cadenceweapon.substack.com/p/step-out
Step Out
How fashion influenced the creation of my new single
cadenceweapon.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:11 PM
My new single "Step Out" is out today! I wrote a newsletter telling the story of how the song was made, including voice notes and in-progress videos to share a bit of my process. Hope you appreciate the look behind the curtain.
Read here: cadenceweapon.substack.com/p/step-out
Read here: cadenceweapon.substack.com/p/step-out
Breaking Kayfabe 20th anniversary tour is in two weeks! Performing my debut in its entirety for the first + last time:
Nov. 20 - Toronto - The Garrison
Nov. 21 - Montreal - Bar Le Ritz PDB
Nov. 22 - Ottawa - National Arts Centre
Dec. 27 - Edmonton - Starlite Room
Tix here cadenceweapon.net/shows-1
Nov. 20 - Toronto - The Garrison
Nov. 21 - Montreal - Bar Le Ritz PDB
Nov. 22 - Ottawa - National Arts Centre
Dec. 27 - Edmonton - Starlite Room
Tix here cadenceweapon.net/shows-1
November 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Breaking Kayfabe 20th anniversary tour is in two weeks! Performing my debut in its entirety for the first + last time:
Nov. 20 - Toronto - The Garrison
Nov. 21 - Montreal - Bar Le Ritz PDB
Nov. 22 - Ottawa - National Arts Centre
Dec. 27 - Edmonton - Starlite Room
Tix here cadenceweapon.net/shows-1
Nov. 20 - Toronto - The Garrison
Nov. 21 - Montreal - Bar Le Ritz PDB
Nov. 22 - Ottawa - National Arts Centre
Dec. 27 - Edmonton - Starlite Room
Tix here cadenceweapon.net/shows-1
Step Out featuring @dijahsb.bsky.social and Junia-T is on the way! The fashion show starts November 5th.
Pre-save here: sixshooterrecords.lnk.to/StepOut
Pre-save here: sixshooterrecords.lnk.to/StepOut
October 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Step Out featuring @dijahsb.bsky.social and Junia-T is on the way! The fashion show starts November 5th.
Pre-save here: sixshooterrecords.lnk.to/StepOut
Pre-save here: sixshooterrecords.lnk.to/StepOut
My debut Breaking Kayfabe came out 20 years ago (!) so I'm playing a few shows to celebrate:
Nov. 20 - Toronto - The Garrison
Nov. 21 - Montreal - Bar Le Ritz PDB
Nov. 22 - Ottawa - National Arts Centre
Dec. 27 - Edmonton - Temple @ Starlite Room
Get your 🎟️ here: cadenceweapon.net/shows-1
Nov. 20 - Toronto - The Garrison
Nov. 21 - Montreal - Bar Le Ritz PDB
Nov. 22 - Ottawa - National Arts Centre
Dec. 27 - Edmonton - Temple @ Starlite Room
Get your 🎟️ here: cadenceweapon.net/shows-1
October 21, 2025 at 7:55 PM
My debut Breaking Kayfabe came out 20 years ago (!) so I'm playing a few shows to celebrate:
Nov. 20 - Toronto - The Garrison
Nov. 21 - Montreal - Bar Le Ritz PDB
Nov. 22 - Ottawa - National Arts Centre
Dec. 27 - Edmonton - Temple @ Starlite Room
Get your 🎟️ here: cadenceweapon.net/shows-1
Nov. 20 - Toronto - The Garrison
Nov. 21 - Montreal - Bar Le Ritz PDB
Nov. 22 - Ottawa - National Arts Centre
Dec. 27 - Edmonton - Temple @ Starlite Room
Get your 🎟️ here: cadenceweapon.net/shows-1
I’m probably the only person streaming the Blue Jays game on their phone at the Yung Lean show right now
October 21, 2025 at 1:07 AM
I’m probably the only person streaming the Blue Jays game on their phone at the Yung Lean show right now
I'm really excited to be DJing again more this year! Here's what I have on deck for the coming days. Would love to see some Bluesky peeps out there:
I'm playing at Sounds Good in Toronto this Friday Oct 17, it's going to be all UK music: UK garage, funky, jungle, etc.
ra.co/events/2268222
I'm playing at Sounds Good in Toronto this Friday Oct 17, it's going to be all UK music: UK garage, funky, jungle, etc.
ra.co/events/2268222
October 15, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I'm really excited to be DJing again more this year! Here's what I have on deck for the coming days. Would love to see some Bluesky peeps out there:
I'm playing at Sounds Good in Toronto this Friday Oct 17, it's going to be all UK music: UK garage, funky, jungle, etc.
ra.co/events/2268222
I'm playing at Sounds Good in Toronto this Friday Oct 17, it's going to be all UK music: UK garage, funky, jungle, etc.
ra.co/events/2268222
I'm absolutely stunned. RIP to the legend D'Angelo. Bar none, one of the greatest musicians of this generation
October 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I'm absolutely stunned. RIP to the legend D'Angelo. Bar none, one of the greatest musicians of this generation
I wrote about how thrifting across the continent and putting on vintage pop-up events unexpectedly brought me back to the classic hip-hop of my youth and inspired my upcoming music
True Vintage
How thrifting has influenced my artistic process
cadenceweapon.substack.com
October 14, 2025 at 1:22 PM
I wrote about how thrifting across the continent and putting on vintage pop-up events unexpectedly brought me back to the classic hip-hop of my youth and inspired my upcoming music
“It’s not just [blank] — it’s [blank]” needs to be retired from all human writing now that it’s become the go-to sentence structure for AI bots.
This isn’t about the em-dash, I think we can save that. This style of comparison now makes me actively angry whenever I see it.
This isn’t about the em-dash, I think we can save that. This style of comparison now makes me actively angry whenever I see it.
October 11, 2025 at 11:53 PM
“It’s not just [blank] — it’s [blank]” needs to be retired from all human writing now that it’s become the go-to sentence structure for AI bots.
This isn’t about the em-dash, I think we can save that. This style of comparison now makes me actively angry whenever I see it.
This isn’t about the em-dash, I think we can save that. This style of comparison now makes me actively angry whenever I see it.