Captured by Roszay, the Edmonton 1980s Scene

Rose Kapp (aka Roszay) is a visual artist, cartoonist, and creative force who got her start documenting the raw energy of Edmonton’s punk scene in the late 1970s and early '80s. Armed with her camera, Roszay captured the grit, spirit, and DIY ethos of a scene in full swing.

A lot of the individuals were amalgamations of different bands, especially JC & the Believers - Moe Berg, Bob Drysdale (Modern Minds), Jerry Jerry, etc. A number of other bands from Vancouver and Edmonton. This is a hodgepodge of assorted musicians from Western Canada/Edmonton and we welcome comments or clarifications.

Now based in Coquitlam, B.C., Rose brings that same creative spark to her whimsical watercolour illustrations of homes, businesses, and festivals, as well as her popular Wednesday Smile bird cartoons. A champion of local art, she’s the founder of Creative People Talking and plays an active role in the Tri-Cities art community through initiatives like Art Shuffle Port Moody and ArtsConnect.

Roszay may have traded pogo pits for paintbrushes, but her punk roots still shape the bold, playful heart of everything she creates.

FEATURED

Subhumans - Incorrect Thoughts

Vancouver, British Columbia, πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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Pointed Sticks - The Real Thing b/w Out of Luck

Vancouver, British Columbia

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Pursuit of Happiness - I'm an Adult Now b/w She's So Young

St. Albert, Alberta, πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ - Toronto, Ontario, πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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Bopcats - ST

Toronto, Ontario, πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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B-Sides - Red to Black

Vancouver, British Columbia, πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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Subhumans - Firing Squad b/w No Productivity

Vancouver, British Columbia, πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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Blank Generation - The Last Generation (EP)

Edmonton, Alberta, πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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Nix, Herald - One Night Only (EP)

Salmon Arm, British Columbia, πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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Modern Minds - Live at the Riv Rock Room – K97

St. Albert, Alberta, πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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Psyche - Insomnia Theatre

Edmonton, Alberta - Leipzig, Germany

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Nomeansno - Mama

Victoria, British Columbia, πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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Enigmas - ST

Vancouver, British Columbia

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lang, k.d. - A Truly Western Experience

Consort, Alberta, πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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Malibu Kens - Be My Barbie

Edmonton, Alberta, πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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Pointed Sticks - Perfect Youth

Vancouver, British Columbia

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D.O.A. - Disco Sucks (EP) (1st press) (White Noise Tour picture sleeve)

Vancouver, British Columbia, πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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Sturgeons - Punk Rock Virgins b/w Forward Disorder

Calgary, Alberta, πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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Subhumans - Death Was Too Kind (EP)

Vancouver, British Columbia, πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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Compilation - It Came from Inner Space: The Edmonton Compilation

Edmonton, Alberta, πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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Jerry Jerry and the Sons of Rhythm Orchestra - Road Gore: The Band that Drank Too Much

Edmonton, Alberta - MontrΓ©al, QuΓ©bec

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Facecrime - Sex And Revolution (EP)

St. Albert, Alberta, πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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Payola$ - China Boys

Vancouver, British Columbia, πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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Pointed Sticks - What Do You Want Me To Do? b/w Somebody's Mom

Vancouver, British Columbia

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Modern Minds - Theresa's World (EP)

St. Albert, Alberta, πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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Rock and Roll Bitches - Wild West (EP)

Edmonton, Alberta, πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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Subhumans - Death to the Sickoids b/w Oh Canaduh

Vancouver, British Columbia, πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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Modern Minds - Go

St. Albert, Alberta, πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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B-Sides - Invasion Of The Money Snatchers b/w Much Too Serious

Vancouver, British Columbia, πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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Jr. Gone Wild - Less Art More Pop

Edmonton, Alberta, πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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Pointed Sticks - Lies b/w I'm Numb

Vancouver, British Columbia

Diefenbakrs: Paul Soulodre, Daniel Webster, Dan Webster, John Gilchrist, Kevin Forbes. Credit Rose Kapp

No Means No, 1984. Credit: Rose Kapp

Diefenbakers, Masonic Hall gig (set-up)

Rock and Roll Bitches Kenny MacKay at Edmonton Library gig Jan 17, 1981. photo courtesy Rose Kapp

Modern Minds - Theresa's World (EP)

D.O.A. - Disco Sucks (EP) (1st press) (White Noise Tour picture sleeve)

Pointed Sticks

Pointed Sticks - What Do You Want Me To Do? b/w Somebody's Mom

Rock and Roll Bitches - Wild West (EP)

Wild West (EP)

Nomeansno-Mama VINYL 02

Nomeansno-Mama INSERT 01

Firing Squad b/w No Productivity

subhumans Gary Numan. My brother (Eric the German) might have taken this.

diefenbakers 001

VA It Came From Inner Space BACK

It Came from Inner Space: The Edmonton Compilation

Pointed Sticks - Perfect Youth LABEL 02

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pointed2

PSticks3

Bio

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MM-news-1

Subhumans-Incorrect Thoughts BACK

Subhumans-Incorrect Thoughts LABEL 01

45-Malibu Kens - Crude City INSERT

Enigmas-ST EP BACK

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Tracks

Artist Track Title
Subhumans The Scheme Incorrect Thoughts
Rock and Roll Bitches Welders Song Wild West (EP)
Diefenbakers I'm Going Crazy unreleased cassettes
Modern Minds Holly Live at the Riv Rock Room – K97
B-Sides B-Side Shuffle Red to Black
Jr. Gone Wild Why I Hate the Sixties Less Art More Pop
Psyche Suffocation Insomnia Theatre
Modern Minds Punk Violence Live at the Riv Rock Room – K97
Modern Minds Substitute Live at the Riv Rock Room – K97
Diefenbakers Substitute unreleased cassettes
Modern Minds Girl Crazy Go
Subhumans Oh Canaduh Death to the Sickoids b/w Oh Canaduh
Diefenbakers No Fun unreleased cassettes
Modern Minds It's Gone Theresa's World (EP)
Modern Minds The Fear Begins Live at the Riv Rock Room – K97
Jr. Gone Wild Goodness Less Art More Pop
Diefenbakers That New Girl unreleased cassettes
Jerry Jerry and the Sons of Rhythm Orchestra Rancher King Road Gore: The Band that Drank Too Much
Psyche The Brain Collapses Insomnia Theatre
lang, k.d. Bopalena A Truly Western Experience
Modern Minds Bungalow Rock Go
B-Sides Bedtime for Ronald (33β…“ rpm) Bedtime for Ronald (or the USA) (EP)
Subhumans Death Was Too Kind Death Was Too Kind (EP)
Diefenbakers Personality Crisis unreleased cassettes
Jr. Gone Wild Hey Hey Paula Less Art More Pop
Subhumans Death to the Sickoids Death to the Sickoids b/w Oh Canaduh
Pointed Sticks Marching Song Perfect Youth
Bopcats Down the Line ST
Thieves Police Squad I See Red
Nix, Herald Funny Funny Feelin' One Night Only (EP)
Nomeansno Mama's Little Boy Mama
Modern Minds Bungalow Rock Theresa's World (EP)
Darkroom Some Stories Never Change San Paku
Blank Generation J.W.G. The Last Generation (EP)
Subhumans Death to the Sickoids Incorrect Thoughts
SNFU Black Cloud If You Swear, You'll Catch No Fish
Darkroom Leave it to Heaven San Paku
Diefenbakers Start of Something New unreleased cassettes
Subhumans Slave to My Dick Death Was Too Kind (EP)
Nix, Herald Evil Hearted Me One Night Only (EP)
Pointed Sticks American Song Perfect Youth
Pointed Sticks The Witch Perfect Youth
Blank Generation Reaction The Last Generation (EP)
B-Sides Late at Night Red to Black
B-Sides Underground Radio Stars (33β…“ rpm) Bedtime for Ronald (or the USA) (EP)
Jr. Gone Wild Old Blue Less Art More Pop
Modern Minds Out of Luck (Pointed Sticks) Live at the Riv Rock Room – K97
Diefenbakers Loose unreleased cassettes
Malibu Kens Crude City Be My Barbie
Jerry Jerry and the Sons of Rhythm Orchestra You Make Me Blue Road Gore: The Band that Drank Too Much
Pursuit of Happiness I'm an Adult Now I'm an Adult Now b/w She's So Young
Subhumans Firing Squad Firing Squad b/w No Productivity
Modern Minds Girl Crazy Live at the Riv Rock Room – K97
Darkroom In Dim light San Paku
Psyche Children Carry Knives Insomnia Theatre
Pointed Sticks Somebody's Mom What Do You Want Me To Do? b/w Somebody's Mom
Darkroom Don't Talk San Paku
SNFU Scarecrow If You Swear, You'll Catch No Fish
Diefenbakers Loved by You unreleased cassettes
Jerry Jerry and the Sons of Rhythm Orchestra Baby's On Fire Road Gore: The Band that Drank Too Much
Enigmas Pancho Villa ST
Modern Minds Teresa's World Go
Facecrime Walking Sex And Revolution (EP)
Blank Generation Last Generation The Last Generation (EP)
D.O.A. Woke Up Screaming Disco Sucks (EP) (1st press) (White Noise Tour picture sleeve)
Subhumans Fuck You Death Was Too Kind (EP)
Modern Minds Dirty Movies Go
B-Sides She's a Raver Red to Black
Pursuit of Happiness She's So Young I'm an Adult Now b/w She's So Young
Diefenbakers Kiss or Kill unreleased cassettes
Malibu Kens Wednesday Morning at 5 O'Clock (As The Day Begins...) Be My Barbie
lang, k.d. Hooked on Junk A Truly Western Experience
lang, k.d. Tickled Pink A Truly Western Experience
B-Sides Red to Black Red to Black
Rock and Roll Bitches Someone Could Lose an Eye Wild West (EP)
Nix, Herald Everybody's Movin' One Night Only (EP)
Subhumans Model of Stupidity Incorrect Thoughts
SNFU Welcome to My Humble Life of Disarray If You Swear, You'll Catch No Fish
Modern Minds Tonight In My Room Go
Psyche The Brain Collapses (Original Concept) Insomnia Theatre
Jr. Gone Wild Slept All Afternoon Less Art More Pop
Jr. Gone Wild Cosmos Less Art More Pop
Modern Minds Confidential (Modernettes) Live at the Riv Rock Room – K97
lang, k.d. Stop, Look and Listen A Truly Western Experience
Nomeansno My Roomate is Turning Into a Monster Mama
B-Sides Emotions Red to Black
Diefenbakers studio track 01 unreleased cassettes
Diefenbakers Babylon unreleased cassettes
Pointed Sticks When She's Alone Perfect Youth
Compilation The Thieves - Screams It Came from Inner Space: The Edmonton Compilation
Modern Minds Go Go
Payola$ China Boys China Boys
Nix, Herald I Don't Love Nobody One Night Only (EP)
Modern Minds It's Gone Go
lang, k.d. Pine and Stew A Truly Western Experience
Compilation The Thieves - What's Old Is What's New It Came from Inner Space: The Edmonton Compilation
Enigmas Teenage Barnacle ST
Subhumans Dead at Birth Incorrect Thoughts
SNFU Electric Chair If You Swear, You'll Catch No Fish
SNFU Mind Like a Door If You Swear, You'll Catch No Fish

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