"Sweatshop showed us why they have done so well over the years." – EP release party Vancouver, B.C. – You might have preconceived notions of what type of night you’re in for when, stro… Vancouver, B.C. – You might have …

"a strong performer that defies expectations, sets a high standard and leaves you wanting more" – The BIll Murray EP At first glance, Sweatshop Union's unlikely choice of a namesake for their first release on Urbnet and their fifth release …

The BIll Murray EP nominated for WCMA hip hop album of the year Rap/Hip-Hop Recording of the Year Evil Ebenezer – Evil Eye Pigeon Hole – Age Like Astronauts SonReal – Where’s Waldo? Sweatshop Union – The Bill Murray EP …

The Bill Murray EP wins Hip Hop Album of the Year at WCMA 2011 Whitehorse, YK – Congratulations to Sweatshop Union for taking home Best Rap/Hip-Hop Recording at the Western Canadian Music Awards. The Vancouver-based group was recognized for their …

"You want upbeat? You want Sweatshop Union." You want upbeat? You want Sweatshop Union doing its jump up jump up jump around thing with all of it’s blunted body rock and rhyming interplay going on. Only problem is that the …

Sweatshop Union win at Western Canadian Music Awards Saskatchewan rock band The Sheepdogs, which won the coveted cover of Rolling Stone magazine back in August, celebrated a Western Canadian Music Awards win for Rock Recording of the Year last night …

SSU sub-group Pigeon Hole: Our Favorite Hip Hop Artists of 2011 Pigeon Hole makes rap anthems. Using a mash up of samples, synths and lo-fi recording techniques, the duo carve out a sound that is unique in modern hip hop. …

Best of 2011 (The Bill Murray EP) I’ve said it before, that every year is a good year for global hip hop. Thousands of albums are released every year and from those you can always find outstanding music. 2011 was …

Sweatshop Union live at SXSW It goes without saying that Raquoon Blowjob relies heavily on Canadian rap influences, so I was psyched to also catch Sweatshop Union by the creek yesterday. They've come a long way since their dope but …

Trinity Hip Hop Fest Minneapolis, Minnesota based rapper Brother Ali will headline The Trinity International Hip-Hop Festival next week. Brother Ali will be one of a number of international Hip-Hop acts who will descend upon The Trinity International Hip-Hop Festival, …

Music for Earth Day Sweatshop Union, a Vancouver-based hip-hop collective known for their socially conscious sound, released Dirty Work on their 2002 album Local 604, a reissue of the group’s self-titled 2001 release. Unlike Rush’s The Trees, this song leaves …

Canadian supergroup raps tribute song to Bill Murray There are fans of Bill Murray, and then there are fans. And it's hard to imagine a more dedicated se… There are fans of Bill Murray, and then there are fans. And …

8th annual Desert Rocks Festival ready to rock A Burning Man-esque festival will take place next week a little closer to Summit County than Black R… A Burning Man-esque festival will take place next week a little closer to Summit …

Canadian hip-hop collective comes to Steamboat Steamboat Springs — Sweatshop Union’s weeklong tour through Idaho, Montana and Colorado got off on the right foot Thursday night in the college town of Moscow, Idaho. Technically, it was the wrong foot for …

"The boys are back and better than ever." – The Leisure Gang EP Celebrating the release of their latest E.P. ‘The Leisure Gang’ we are bringing you a review of the video of their title track. As always they have …

60 Seconds with Dusty of Sweatshop Union Colin “Dusty” McCue of Vancouver hip-hop collective Sweatshop Union talks to Metro about performing in outdoor festivals, being in the music industry for more than a decade, and the group’s future plans. Sweatshop …

"salvia-induced sensory overlord" Leisure Gang music video After dropping off their new EP earlier this month,Vancouver hip-hop outfit Sweatshop Union strikes back with some visuals for their track "Leisure Gang" which was featured in last week's edition of Straight No …