Canadian Sleaze Rock Faves Dirtbag Republic Go Analog Again

Canadian sleaze rock outfit Dirtbag Republic turn the volume up and the clock back with vinyl reissues of their cult favourites ‘Dirtbag Republic’ and ‘Downtown Eastside’, both out now via ElasticStage in the UK. Pressed on vinyl for the first time, the records capture the band’s glam punk swagger and streetwise storytelling, with cuts like “Can You Feel It”, “Homeless”, and “Junkie Girl” lighting up their raw Vancouver underground energy. The reissues also fuel what comes next, with proceeds helping fund the mixing of their upcoming fifth studio album, set for release in 2026, as the band close one chapter and confidently build the next.