Mike O'Neill video from the 5th Anniversary Show -
Thursday 02 July, 2009
If you missed the Zunior 5th Anniversary show in Toronto last week then you'll want to check out this video performance of Mike O'neill from the main stage. He played The Owl from start to finish and you can watch "I Don't Want to Go" on Zunior.tv!
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Independent Hall of Fame Winners -
Monday 29 June, 2009
We are pleased to announce to 2009 winners of the Independent Music Hall of Fame, presented by Zunior.com. The winners are:
Eric's Trip and Rheostatics
Both of these artists embody the true spirit of independent music and we couldn't agree more with the picks of the jury. To learn more about the Independent Music Hall of Fame, click here.
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Celebrate Zunior's Birthday Tomorrow Night -
Friday 26 June, 2009
A final reminder that Tomorrow is the Zunior 5th Anniversary Extravaganza at the Tranzac in Toronto. Come on out for 13 excellent bands including a rare headlining appearance by Mike O'neill! Add to that the fact that the inaugural inductees into the Zunior Independent Hall of Fame will be announced and this truly will be an event to remember. Get your tickets here and come celebrate with us!
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Independent Hall of Fame Short List -
Thursday 25 June, 2009
On behalf of the jury, we are pleased to announce the 2009 Independent Music Hall of Fame Short List. In alphabetical order, we have:
DOA
Eric's Trip
Joel Plaskett
NoMeansNo
Rheostatics
Stompin' Tom Connors
The Evaporators
The Lowest Of The Low
Weakerthans
The two winners of the inaugural 2009 award will be announced on Saturday night at the Zunior 5th Anniversary Show at the Tranzac in Toronto, so get your tickets here and Stay tuned!
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New Releases Galore! -
Tuesday 23 June, 2009
Holy New Releases Batman! This week we've got the motherload of brand new albums for your listening pleasure and it's a strange and excellent bunch. Probably most notable is the 1999-2004 retrospective b-sides album from Royal City. Of course, we've also got a brand new album from Kate Rogers Band, a live release from Little Miss Higgins, the latest from Precious Fathers and The Phonemenal Handclap Band, as well as a split EP from The Evaporators & Andrew W.K. All that plus killer metal from Quebec legends Voivod. A diverse and eclectic selection that's ready to bring some pleasure to your ears. You've got to love Tuesday.
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Zunior 5th Anniversary Week -
Monday 22 June, 2009
This is an exciting week at Zunior HQ. We're getting ready for the big Zunior 5th Anniversary Show on Saturday night, and preparing for the final decision on the Independent Music Hall of Fame. The jury is deliberating and the bands are practicing. We are just happy to be the biggest little digital music store in all of Canada. Thanks for supporting independent music!
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Polaris Long List -
Thursday 18 June, 2009
Congratulations to all the excellent artists that made the long list for the Polaris Prize earlier this week. It's pretty much a who's who of Canadian music that includes Zunior favourites like Jill Barber, Bruce Peninsula, Elliott Brood, Great Lake Swimmers and tons more. Check out the list right here, then come back and soak up all the excellent music for yourself.
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New Free Sampler! -
Monday 15 June, 2009
The latest Zunior Music Sampler is a real doozy that features excellent songs from the likes of Hayden, Flotilla and The Blankket. Check it out absolutely free right here and get your ears on some of the best new music around.
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Dave Marsh Rules -
Thursday 11 June, 2009
Fans of The Joel Plaskett Emergency will know the name Dave Marsh, as he beats the skins for that heralded east coast band. What you might not know is that he stepped out from the kit last year for an album of his own. It's called The True Love Rules and you can check it out right here for only $8.88!
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New Album from Hayden -
Tuesday 09 June, 2009
Canada's premiere folk-rock storyteller Hayden is back with a brand new album album, The Place Where We Lived. A welcome addition to his already impressive catalogue, this latest release showcases the sort of effortlessly laid-back, yet soulful songs that we've come to expect and look forward to from this Canadian icon. Check it out right here for only $8.88.
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