Land of Talk are a band that everyone is...well, talking about these days. Look no further than their brand new album Cloak and Cipher for the reason why. Check it out right here for only $8.88 and see what all the fuss is about!

The brand new album from Luke Doucet is here. Produced by Sloan's Andrew Scott, this latest album powers its way to a more rock-flavoured sound from this seasoned Canadian rock veteran. The album is getting great reviews all around and you can grab it here today for just $8.88 on Zunior.

The new album from Ra Ra Riot is right here. PopMatters says "Ra Ra Riot embraces an unexpected and completely awesome influence on The Orchard: ‘80s Abacab-era Genesis, with its slick synthesizer patterns, rhythmic basslines, and monstrous, ornate drumming (courtesy of newcomer Gabriel Duquette) that ably recalls some of Phil Collins’ beastliest." Buy it for only $8.88 here

The first release from Rae was a sleeper hit on Zunior.com. The brand new is called Love Is A Hunter and it definitely takes things up a notch. The acoustic side of Rae's earlier music is matched on some tracks with electronic layers inspired by time spent in Berlin. It is a compelling combination and the result will surely further raise the worldwide profile of this Canadian indie-rock hero. The album is only $8.88 on Zunior today.

Yet another great Tuesday for new releases on Zunior. We've got a brand new funk bomb from Winnipeg-based Moses Mayes and quiet treat from Montreal's Baby Eagle. In the case of the new one from Baby Eagle, Hero Hill says "Dog Weather toes the line between folk and feedback, Pavement and Neil, as Lambke gladly puts toes in both pools. The chunkier riffs and distorted notes (“Haybale Song”) and even horns (“Thistle in Bloom”) balance desolate, Jon Swift drifter anthems like the beautiful “Dog Failure” and “Last Song of the Night” and really make Dog Weather a full record, not just sketches inspired by the same muse." Both albums are just $8.88 at Zunior today.

If you love indie rock, comic books and maybe even Toronto, you should check the new Scott Pilgrim vs The World movie out today. The character was originally inspired by a song the Plumtree put out on this 7" single way back in 1996. It's funny how things go in the world of rock and it's great to see Plumtree on the official movie soundtrack also.

We've got the brand new one from Winchester Warm. CBC Radio's Amanda Putz had a few great things to say about the band - "The surprise of the night was dynamic duo Winchester Warm. Jon Pearce on acoustic guitar/vocals and Matt Godin on drums/vocals was all this band needed to produce a tight, full-band sound. Having only heard a couple songs online within minutes I was smitten by their tandem vocals and emotive (but not mushy) lyrical sensibilities." Buy the album here for $8.88 today.

Yep, Mike won an award for his theme to the TV show French Food at Home. He's worked in film and TV for years doing live sound, theme music and even soundtracks. We thought you might like to see a recent photo of Mike to see what he looks like holding an award (photo by Mat Dunlap). You can get Mike's two solo albums What Happens Now and The Owl right here. Stay tuned for his brand new 13 song album called Wild Lines coming soon.

This week's new free sampler has another punchy collection of independent music for your summer enjoyment. Check out tracks from DVAS, Kathryn Calder, The Provincial Archive and more. The sampler is completely free so you just can't go wrong. Grab it right here today.

Carla and Lynette Gillis formed one-half of the classic Canadian indie band known as Plumtree. For this project, the band chose the name SISTER to honour each other and their family, particularly their sister Darlene who passed away in the summer of 2008. This self-titled EP is their debut. It is punchy, thoughtful, funky and warm. Buy the new Sister EP today for only $4.44.

This is one of our favourite bands at Zunior HQ. The new album called Maybe We Could Be Holy continues their tradition of creating banjo-fueled, sensitive/soulful indie rock. Even better, the album cover looks like a vintage blues LP or British invasion classic. A great summer album to add some additional sparkle to your summer bonfire tonight. Only $8.88 at Zunior.com.

We've got plenty of great new stuff this week including a very cool tribute to West Island Rockers, The Local Rabbits. Check out some scrunchy takes on classic songs like Sally Ann, The Lights Turn On and of course Soundboard Love. Baby Eagle also steps up to the plate with a brand new one called Dog Weather. As usual, all albums are only $8.88 on Zunior.com.

The brand new free sampler has tracks from some our favourite Zunior bands including Forest City Lovers, Selina Martin, The Wilderness of Manitoba and more. The sampler gives you a taste of the great music on Zunior.com...serving high quality Canadian digital independent music since 2004!

The debut EP from PS I Love You is amazing. Let this five song EP be your introduction to this awesome two-piece band from Kingston, Ontario. This EP essentially represents the 'man and a drum machine' version of the band before the full live drums and guitar combo was born. The songs are great and you should stay tuned for the full album coming out in the fall.

Kathryn Calder is known for her work first with Immaculate Machine, and recently with The New Pornographers. Her debut solo album is touching collection of tracks that pays homage to her mother, and highlights her skill as an artist with original ideas and an amazing voice. Even better, the album features guest appearances from her New Pornographers band-mates Kurt Dahle, Todd Fancey and Neko Case, as well as members of Ladyhawk and Frog Eyes. Buy the album today for only $8.88 on Zunior.com.

The Top 10 Nominees have just been announced and we have five of the top 10 right here on Zunior. Congratulations to The Besnard Lakes - The Besnard Lakes Are The Roaring Night, Owen Pallet - Heartland, Broken Social Scene - Forgiveness Rock Record, The Sadies - Darker Circles, Dan Mangan - Nice, Nice, Very Nice. As usual, all albums are only $8.88 only at Zunior.com.

Our new free sampler is power-packed with tracks from Daniel Romano, The Born Ruffians, Danny Michel and more. We do a new one every two weeks and they are always free. This one is great for a car ride, so make it your free digital summer mix today

As if Canada Day wasn't enough fun, Zunior is very pleased to announce the release of Danny Michel's new album, Sunset Sea. Check it out right here for only $8.88 and hear the latest from an all-time Zunior favourite!

The brand new album from Forest City Lovers ! Zunior customers really do love the Forest City Lovers, as proven by the fact their last album is one of our best sellers ever. You'll love their gutsy new album available here for only $8.88 today.

The brand new full-length album from The Wilderness of Manitoba is now here. When You Left the Fire is a follow-up to their acclaimed EP called Hymns of Love & Spirits. They are tour across the country right now, so check them out if you get the chance. One of Canada's finest new acts.

The new movie starring Michael Cera called Scott Pilgrim vs The World has a title (and comic book series) inspired by the Plumtree song called Scott Pilgrim. The song is available on this classic 1997 album, but originally came out on a 7" single on The Inbreds record label called PF Records. The soundtrack to the movie will feature that original 7" version of the song. Congrats to Plumtree on finally hitting Hollywood 10 years after their breakup.

The Inbreds will be reuniting for one show tomorrow in the town where it all started - Kingston, Ontario. They play at 3:30 pm and the show is outdoors and completely free. Learn more here. Check out all the stuff from The Inbreds right here.

Our congratulations to all the Polaris Long List nominees available on Zunior including The Besnard Lakes, Brasstronaut, Broken Social Scene, Basia Bulat, By Divine Right, Jason Collett, Crystal Castles, Amelia Curran, Hannah Georgas, Ghostkeeper, Greg MacPherson, Dan Mangan, The New Pornographers, Owen Pallett, Plants And Animals, Justin Rutledge, The Sadies, Elizabeth Shepherd, Hawksley Workman, You Say Party! We Say Die!, Young Galaxy, Yukon Blonde, Zeus. Search for albums from all these great artists right here at Zunior.com. Good luck to all the nominees.

We've got the new one right here for only $8.88 today. Pitchfork said - "That they play such hide and seek musically should've come as no surprise anyway; despite the fact that there's literally an Atari game named "Crystal Castles", they named themselves after a She-Ra playset, which is like finding out LeBron James chose to wear uniform number at #23 as a tribute to his favorite Jimmy Eat World song. Then again, it's fitting for a record that draws so much of its power from unpredictability."

This week we present a special sampler in honour of the NXNE festival in Toronto. On Thursday, June 17, 2010 at The Gladstone Hotel in Toronto Canadian music blog NxEW.ca is hosting a stellar showcase as part of NXNE that features some of the countries hottest bands. In conjunction with that showcase they've put together the following sampler that includes previously unreleased material to wet your whistle! Download it here today.

The classy new release from Daniel Romano is called Workin' for the Music Man. Hero Hill says "Daniel has made songs that he can sing with friends, with eyes closed and hearts full.". Also, the album is on You've Changed Records, so you know it is going to be good. That label is like Pringles, you can't have just one. Buy Daniel's album today for only $8.88 on Zunior.

We are very pleased to announce our 2010 winners of the Independent Music Hall of Fame award. Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet and Sloan are both iconic Canadian indie artists. Sloan are much better known as they continue to scissor kick well into the modern musical era. Shadowy Men, however, disbanded back in 1996 but continue to influence countless musicians and artists around the world. See our official announcement right here. Congratulations to Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet and Sloan!

It is yet another great week for new releases on Zunior. The Acorn are an all-time Zunior favourite and their new album No Ghost is sure to bring this Ottawa band further international acclaim. Meanwhile, the Born Ruffians are sounding better than ever with their new one Say It. Check out the vibe on this new Born Ruffians video we featured on Zunior.tv for a real slow burner song paired with super clever visuals. Both albums are just $8.88 on Zunior as usual.

This week's sampler is power-packed with good stuff from Wintersleep, The New Pornographers, The Sadies and more. These three bands form a triangle of indie power unmatched in the Canadian rock landscape, and you can get them all together on a Zunior sampler completely free. Also, as always, albums on Zunior are only $8.88. Get ready for summer and fill up your digital player today!

Take some time to check out our best selling digital albums priced at only $5.55. What better way to stock up your digital player with some fresh, healthy digital music today? Check out our $5.55 best sellers right here.

We've got the brand new one from Justin Rutlege right here. Eye Weekly says, "After naming his last album, ’08’s Man Descending, after a collection of Guy Vanderhaeghe’s short stories, CanLit buff Justin Rutledge sought songwriting help on The Early Widows from author Michael Ondaatje, and a few tracks are based directly on a character from Ondaatje’s novel, Divisadero. As a result, the fourth album by the local singer-songwriter is another powerful fusion of alt.country and literature." Pick up the album for only $8.88 today.

We always love Tuesdays at Zunior because you can almost smell the fresh digital treats getting cooked just for you. This week's big new releases include a highly anticipated follow-up from East Coasters Wintersleep with New Inheritors. We also have Toronto pillars of rock, The Sadies, come back with a brand new one called Darker Circles. Both albums are getting great reviews just about everywhere online and you can grab them both here for only $8.88.

You can't really have a Canadian music store without the country's seminal fab-four, so we're pleased as punch to add Sloan's entire catalogue to Zunior over the coming days. Keep an eye out as more Sloan albums are added, but for now dive back into the classics with Smeared and Twice Removed or get a taste of what's new with their latest album Parallel Play. Long live great Canadian music!

Boats are a band from Winnipeg that totally blew us away with their debut. Their follow-up has just been released and it is cookin! product_info.php?products_id=2946>Check it out right here!

It's so new, we had to say it three times. The latest release from The New Pornographers is here and it sounds great. The first great summer record of 2010. Don't forget the new one from Broken Social Scene also. Two of Canada's indie greats release on the same day, and you gotta love that. Both records are only $8.88 at Zunior today.

To celebrate the fact that the Zunior Label turns 6 this summer, we are running a promotion offering home-delivered CDs of Zunior Label albums for only $6.66. The sale includes The Violet Archers, Wax Mannequin, Ben Gunning, The Inbreds and more. Every album comes in the CD+MP3 format which means you get an instant MP3 download of the album, and a CD in the mail. You can check out the CDs right here.

Our brand new sampler features tracks from The Pack A.D., Alex Lukashevsky, Plants and Animals are more. Absolutely free as always and you can grab it right here.

The new one from Vancouver's The Pack A.D. is called 'We Kill Computers". They tour relentlessly and the word continues to spread. The new album is only $8.88 at Zunior today!

A big congratulation goes out to Montreal jazz vocalist Ranee Lee who, on Saturday night, learned she had won the coveted Juno Award for Vocal Jazz Album of the Year for her stunning release, Ranee Lee: Lives Upstairs. “That recognition really does give you the seal of approval”, says Ranee, who has recorded many albums with Montreal label, Justin Time. “I don’t believe the focus should be to win an award…But I think the award is the proof of the acceptance of the masses. It’s the key that keeps the door unlocked.” Check out the Juno-winning album right here for only $8.88.

People are buzzing about the new one from Montreal's Plants and Animals. Brad Wheeler from The Globe and Mail says - "“Something’s coming," forecasts singer-guitarist Warren Spicer on the chanting, peyote-dusted Undone Melody, “Something’s coming." La La Land, the grand, magical album from Montreal’s Plants and Animals, inspires this hallucination: A group of townsfolk eye the horizon, watching in awe as a gathering cloud of dynamic colours and blissful loud noise makes its way toward them. And then the din is upon them, around them, in a very great way. Psychedelic, amplified and momentous, songs are multifaceted, with a sense of Radiohead importance, Arcade Fire intensity and trčs cool dirty-basement rock and roll (American Idol gets my vote as the missing link between Sticky Fingers and Exile on Main Street). The trio’s last album, Parc Avenue, was nominated for the Polaris Prize. This new one should win it, and I’m not sure the voting should be all that close." Buy it here for only $8.88.

This week featuring Young Rival, The Robots, The Summerlad and more. The collection is completely free, as always, and you can download it right here for free.

After selling out of the first batch of Wax Mannequin's latest and greatest album, Saxon, The Zunior Label is happy to announce a second wave of CDs ready to go. Get your CD copy of Saxon with an instantaneous MP3 download right here and support one of Canada's hardest working and eccentric indie acts.

Hamilton's Kinks? Here's what Eye Weekly said, "Now that the early-’00s garage-rock revival is behind us, Young Rival’s refined blend of Vines-era grunge and sunny, Kinksy pop-rock feels almost like it’s on the vanguard. This self-titled LP builds on the Hamilton outfit’s three-chord anti-establishment pop, adding more filth to their 2008 EP’s fury thanks to the rough-hewn production." A great banger for the summer of 2010 for only $8.88 here.

Check out the brand new one from Sally Seltmann. The Onion AV Club says "No longer recording under the name New Buffalo, Australian singer-songwriter Sally Seltmann refreshes her sound on her third album, Heart That’s Pounding, perhaps trying to build on the momentum of “1234,” the Feist hit she co-wrote. Unlike New Buffalo’s stripped-down, at times downright bleak second album, Somewhere Anywhere, Heart That’s Pounding is largely upbeat, with an up-and-at-’em attitude exemplified by the shamelessly catchy “On The Borderline”. Only $8.88 here today.

This week's sampler features tracks from Innes Wilson & His Opposition, The Skeletones Four, Drumheller and more. It even has a song from the musical project of Zunior's own Dave Ullrich called Egger. The sampler is completely free as always and you can grab it right here.

The voting continues at the Independent Music Hall of Fame with nominations for Thrush Hermit, Change of Heart and even Jane Siberry. Please take a minute to stop by today to see the list and place your vote for your favourite independent Canadian artist of all time.

If you're looking for something new and original look no further than Ghostkeeper. A genre-blending mix of old-timey-meets indie, this Calgary band will not disappoint. Check out their sophomore album right here for only $8.88 and get your ears on a sound that is both familiar and groundbreaking.

We are please to announce the release of the brand new album from the John Henrys. Exclaim said that White Linen "is an album good enough to justify ranking the John Henrys alongside Blue Rodeo, the Sadies and Cuff The Duke in the elite of Canadian roots rock." Pick up it up today for only $8.88 at Zunior.

We just opened the Independent Music Hall of Fame for 2010. http://zuniorhalloffame.uservoice.com. Please take a minute to vote/nominate your favourite all time Canadian independent artists. The 2009 winners were Eric's Trip and Rheostatics but who will it be this year?!

Zunior has been on Twitter for a quite some time but we're looking to add followers and take it up a notch. Why you ask? Twitter is simply a great free way to further spread the word about all the great Canadian independent artists we have been supporting on Zunior since we started in 2004. We'll be using Twitter to provide more exclusive access to specials, freebies and behind the scenes developments. Thank you for supporting independent music and please spread the word to your friends about Zunior on Twitter (http://twitter.com/zuniordave).

We are big supporters of Old Man Leudecke at Zunior. His albums always bring a banjo-fueled party to topics as diverse as breakfast, airports and babies. His new album is called My Hands Are On Fire and Other Love Songs and it is a brand new classic. Pick it up for only $8.88 at Zunior today.

In 2008 The Rural Alberta Advantage released their debut full-length, Hometowns, to huge critical acclaim. Paper Bag Records has since taken it upon themselves to re-release that magnanimous effort to a more widespread audience. If you haven't heard it yet then don't waste this second chance, as these guys are taking over. Check it out right here for only $8.88.

It's a heavy hitting week of new releases, as this time around we've got new albums by both The Besnard Lakes and Jason Collett. Check them both out right here for only $8.88 and get your ears on the latest and greatest new independent Canadian music.

To celebrate the first birthday of You've Changed Records, we are very please to announce a birthday sale. Selected titles are on sale from $5.55 to $2.22 right here! Includes albums from Shotgun Jimmie, Daniel, Fred & Julie and The Luyas. Congratulations to You've Changed on putting out some amazing records in the past year.

The Burning Hell are right up there in the annals of Zunior favourites. In that regard we're very pleased to announce the release of their brand new mini-album, This Charmed Life. A stripped-down and intimate outing, this 9 song collection oozes with lyrical charisma. Check it out right here for only $6.66 and see what we mean.

Some of our favourite artists that you can find right here were nominated for Junos this year including Metric, Joel Plaskett, 1977, Amy Milan, Cuff The Duke, Japandroids, Julie Doiron, Charles Spearin, Oliver Jones, Bell Orchestre, The Hylozoists, Classified, Corb Lund, Amelia Curran, John Wort Hannam, Carolyn Mark & NQ Arbuckle, Great Lake Swimmers, Patrick Watson, The Most Serene Republic, Serena Ryder and Land of Talk. What a list! Congratulations and good luck on April 18 in St. John's, Newfoundland.

Following up their 2008 debut EP, Vancouver's Brasstronaut are back with their debut full-length, Mt. Chimaera. Combining raucous indie rock with jazz, this is a band you really ought to check out. Take a listen right here for only $8.88 and get your ears on some great new music.

We're pleased to finally add an album from The Cowboy Junkies. Rarities, B-Sides and Slow, Sad Waltzes is a 1999 releases that gathers a collection of early treats from the band. We also have a classic from a Canadian classic, Bruce Cockburn. Another great day for releases on Zunior, and only $8.88 as usual.

Zunior.com presents its very first short feature film titled “Dale Morningstar - Sleeping Under The Stars’. It is the story of veteran Toronto music producer/engineer Dale Morningstar and his legendary indie rock studio called The Gas Station. Dale has recorded albums with a diverse range of artists including Rock Plaza Central, Gord Downie and Godspeed You Black Emperor. The movie was filmed by Zunior.com founder Dave Ullrich, and uses a series of interviews to shine a light on one of Canada’s greatest underground music icons. Click here to watch part 1 of 3!.

It's another great week for new releases with some Kinks-infused rock from Zeus and some Stones-fired grinders from The Stance. Matthew Barber got a nice tip of the hat in the Globe and Mail today - "The Toronto singer-songwriter has made an assured record, one with varying tempos and heartfelt moods that is smartly ordered and marked by the sharp marriage of melody and word – I hear Jackson Browne, Loudon Wainwright III and Liam Finn, I really do." All new releases are only $8.88 on Zunior, as usual.

This week's sampler features a collection of great tracks from Chris Page, Ruth Minnikin, Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra and many more. As always the collection is completely free and very easy to download right now.

We have another great collection for you this week including the already critically acclaimed Kollaps Tradixionales from Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra. New ones from Chris Page and Tindersticks are also ready to go. Get on your headphones and give your ears a break today! All these albums are only $8.88 at Zunior.

Toronto indie-folk duo Dog Is Blue are big fans of Canadian independent music. That's why their newly released Hot Air Balloons EP, a Zunior Exclusive, includes a new single and 3 covers of some of their favourite local songwriters. Better still, the whole shebang is only $2.22 with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Daily Bread Food Bank! Check it out right here and get some great new tunes you won't find anywhere else while supporting an excellent cause.

Danny's new album was recorded live at the West End Cultural Centre in Winnepeg, Manitoba. These December 2009 performances were captured in digital glory and released right here on Zunior.com. The album has 12 tracks and it is just $8.88 as usual. Pick it up right here.

We are very pleased to welcome two great Canadian labels to Zunior.com! True North Records are an iconic label best known for releasing the music of Bruce Cockburn. Linus Entertainment will finally bring the music of Ron Sexsmith and Gordon Lightfood to Zunior. Stay tuned for all this music coming in the following weeks, but for now you can start with the Rheostatics classic 2067.

This week's new releases are both currently shooting up the CBC Radio 3 charts. Ruth Minnikin and Her Bandwagon - Depend On This" is the latest release from this east coast Canadian hero. Hollerado - Record In a Bag is a great record from a band that has the coolest website we've seen in a while. As usual, both albums are only $8.88 on Zunior today.

This week's brand new collection features free tracks from the amazing Basia Bulat, techno-freaks Woodhands and solo-Wintersleep-offshoot Postdata. All 10 tracks are absolutely free and a great way to have a taste of the music of Zunior.com. Download the collection right now!

This week White Whale Records proudly presented us with the self-titled debut from Vancouver's The Abramson Singers. Soothing and full of ethereal vocal harmonies, this is a debut you don't want to miss. Check it out right here for only $8.88!

We've got a bunch of new releases from Boompa Records for you over the next little while. You can start with the latest albums from both Woodpigeon and Reverie Sound Revue, as they really deserve a spot in your digital collection. Check them out here and get your Boompa fix!

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It's been a good year for new releases so far and this week really steps it up a notch. Not only do we have both sophomore albums from Basia Bulat and Woodhands, but also the brand new third full-length from Los Campesinos! and the debut from Wintersleep's Paul Murphy under the name Postdata. Check out all the brand new goodness right here for only $8.88 each!

This is going to be a big week in the history of technology as Apple is slated to release a brand new tablet computer. This product is sure to blow the market wide open not only for eBooks, but eMagazines, online video and even music itself. It will be slick. Our DRM-free stance since day one has always meant that you can buy your music here and play it anywhere, including your iPod or iPhone. Our approach with eBooks will be exactly the same. Whatever eBook you purchase on Zunior will always play on anything including your iPhone, Kindle or Apple tablet. We kicked things off a few weeks ago with a free eBook from Zunior's Dave Ullrich, but now we present the 2006 classic The Five Hole Stories from writer/musician Dave Bidini. Stay tuned for more great eBooks on Zunior in the coming weeks from some of your favourite Canadian writers.

We were sad to learn of the passing yesterday of celebrated Canadian writer/musician Paul Quarrington. We know him best as the writer of the book 'Whale Music', which was made into an outstanding movie with a soundtrack by the Rheostatics. To learn more about Paul's amazing life, read this article from today's Globe and Mail.

2010 is off to a real bang and it keep getting better. Case in point, this week sees the release of Meat, the brand new album from Hawksley Workman, as well as the debut from The Pinecones (featuring Brent Randall & Paul Linklater), called Sage. As if that weren't enough, the Zunior Label is proud to present the sophomore solo album from our very own Ben Gunning! Called Mal De Mer it really is a tour de force from one of our favourite arists. Check out all the new albums right here for only $8.88!

Owen Pallett's new album Heartland is being reviewed/featured/discussed just about everywhere these days. No surprise as his ingenuity and drive is legendary, and it all seems to be paying off. He uses loops and pedals to create a one-man show that is the stuff of legends. Here's a clip that shows how he pulls it off for one of the songs on the new record. Buy Heartland here.

In light of the recent devastating earthquake in Haiti Olivier Jarda is going to give all proceeds over the next three months of his excellent album Diagrams to help with the relief effort. This is a win-win for indie music lovers, as not only is your money going to a great cause, but you get a fantastic album out of the deal! Check it out right here for only $5.55 and help out.

The 2009 winners of the Independent Music Hall of Fame, presented by Zunior, were announced last June. Each winner was immortalized with a commemorative illustration by Trevor Waurechen, and an in-depth profile by Chuck Molgat. The tribute to Rheostatics was posted last fall right here. Today we are happy to present the brand new Independent Music Hall of Fame tribute to Eric's Trip. Please take a look and leave your own personal tribute as comments at the end of the profile. Congratulations again to Rheostatics and Eric's Trip. Stay tuned to vote for a new set of 2010 winners when do it all again this summer.

It's a big week for new releases as not only do we have a brand new 3-song EP from Hey Rosetta! called Red Songs, but we've also got Kate Maki's excellent new full-length, Two Song Wedding, and the invigorating first post-Final Fantasy album from Owen Pallett, called Heartland. Check them all out right here and get a hold of the very best Canadian indie has to offer.

The first Zunior free sampler of 2010 is a doozy! It's got brand new songs by By Divine Right, The Balconies, Lisa Bozikovic and more. Check it out right here absolutely free and get a taste of the best new music Zunior has to offer.

As a collaborator with the likes of Sarah Harmer and Peter Elkas, not to mention a favourite of Stuart McLean, Toronto's Reid Jamieson has made some serious waves. Check him out for yourself right here and see what all the fuss is about.

The Zunior Label is very pleased to announce to coming release of Ben Gunning's brand new album Mal De Mer. It's an epic and ambitious album from a true Zunior favourite. Officially released on January 19, stay tuned right here for early digital release details. In the meantime, check out the Mal De Mer Single for a taste of things to come!

If you're looking for upbeat, engaging indie rock that all the kids are talking about, look no further than the self-titled debut from The Balconies. Featuring both male and female vocals and melodies that will make you bounce along, this is a new band definitely worth taking notice of. Check them out for yourself right here for only $8.88.

Groundbreaking Vancouver Punk band Pointed Sticks turned a lot of heads in the late 70's, now they're back with a brand new album called Three Lefts Make a Right. Check it out right here for only $8.88 and get in touch with some Canadian music history.

Constellation Records is sad to announce that Vic Chesnutt died this afternoon in Athens, Georgia. An announcement read - "In the few short years that we knew him personally, Vic transformed our sense of what true character, grace and determination are all about. Our grief is inexpressible and Vic's absence unfathomable".

With each passing day A Peanuts Christmas: The 2009 Zunior Holiday Album continues to raise more and more money for the Daily Bread Food Bank. Between that and our past holiday albums the tally will easily hit the thousands by season's end. Thanks to everyone who has shown support and, to those who are on the fence, it's not too late to grab a hold of a seasonal classic and support a great cause at the same time!

Forward Music's got a gift for all you hum-buggers out there: over the next few days the label's entire catalogue is absolutely free! Now's your chance to grab great albums by Share, The Olympic Symphonium, Sleepless Nights and more...Free! Check it out right here and get in on this deal while it lasts.

This time around the free Zunior Music Sampler is a holiday themed affair, featuring hand-picked seasonal classics from deep in the Zunior catalogue. Check it out right here for festive classics from the likes of Hawksley Workman, Great Lake Swimmers, The Violet Archers and more, all free! Happy holidays from the Zunior crew!

Just in case you thought it was all Christmas around these parts, here are two new releases to keep you rockin'. Up first is the brand new album from Canadian songwriter John Southworth, called Mama Tevatron, then the debut EP from Black Heel Marks. Two diverse and engaging new releases right here!

Stay tuned for our Boxing Day sale on December 26. This annual event features a massive one-day-only 2-for-1 sale on selected albums across the Zunior catalogue. We like to think of it as a digital replacement for the huge boxing day sale formerly held every year at Sam The Record Man on Yonge Street, in Toronto. Music fans used to get up early on Boxing Day and line up for kilometres down Yonge Street. You don't have to line up anymore! Come back on December 26 and enjoy the new Canadian music tradition of the Zunior Boxing Day Sale.

If you live in the Toronto area chances are you've seen or heard Lisa Bozikovic before, even if you didn't know it, as she's a stalwart of the local indie scene. Those of you aware of this fact will no doubt be very pleased that she has released her debut solo album, the Sandro Perri produced Lost August. Of course, those not yet familiar with the lovely songstress would do well to check her out, as the critical acclaim is pouring in. Get your first dose of this wonderful Canadian talent right here for only $8.88.

By Divine Right is a name that just about every Canadian music fan is at least vaguely familiar with. A Revolving-door cast of musicians centred around the nucleus of Jose Contreras, today marks the release of a brand new album from the band's latest incarnation, called Mutant Message. Check it out right here for only $8.88!

As promised, Zunior is proud to present our charitable contribution to the season in the form of A Peanuts Christmas: The 2009 Zunior Holiday Album. Featuring excellent takes on the Vince Guaraldi classics by the likes of Jill Barber, Mike O'Neill, Ruth Minnikin and more, this is destined to be become a seasonal classic. Better still, 100% of the proceeds from this album will go directly to the Daily Bread Food Bank! Check it out right here for only $8.88 and get in the spirit of the season.

There's a new super-group of folktastic proportions kicking up dust on the indie scene. They are called Daniel, Fred and Julie, but don't let this unassuming name fool you, as the members in question are none other than Daniel Romano (of Attack in Black), Fred Squire (formerly of Shotgun & Jaybird) and Julie Doiron! The resulting collaboration is an excellent folk album that you really have to take a listen to. Check it out right here for only $8.88 and get your ears on something people will be talking about for a while.

As December inches closer we are gearing up for a brand new Zunior holiday album. This time around Zunior favourites like Jill Barber, Awkward Stage, Wayne Petti and more will tackle songs from the Vince Guaraldi classic A Charlie Brown Christmas. As usual, the proceeds will benefit the Daily Bread Food Bank, so stay tuned for more details and expect to see it next week! In the meantime, you can get the 2007 Zunior holiday album right here for only $5.55.

Gooseberry Records is at it again! Today marks the release of both a double-disc Sloan tribute, called Take It In: A Tribute to Sloan, and the Murderecords Tribute EP. Of course it's not all tributes, as today also sees the release of Mushkat's brand new album Alamo Defender. Check them all out right here and get a load of the brand new releases

Thanks to the good folks at Optical Sounds Zunior is very pleased to be able to bring you the brand new album from The Hoa Hoa's over a week before it's actual release date. Pop/Drone/Pedals is already an ultra-cool album of moody indie rock that you don't want to miss as is, we're just sweetening the deal by giving you the chance to grab it before everyone else! Check it out right here for $8.88 and hear what everyone will be talking about.

Luther and Paul are at it again in the latest episode of the Zunior Podcast. Hear some great new music, as well as a few buried treasure selections while the two hosts banter back and forth about all manner of pop-culture nonsense. Check it out for free right here or subscribe to the M4A version here.

If you've ever seen The Burning Hell live and wondered just who that guy frantically pounding the glockenspiel was, then you've already heard of Mike Duguay. A Stalwart of the southern Ontario music scene, he's been hard at work on solo material and for a limited time you can get his debut Lion's Share E.P. for free right here.

Notable UK magazine Uncut has chosen Tinariwen as the winners of this year's Uncut Music Award. The fourth album by the Saharan bluesmen, Immidiwan: Companions was deemed "the most inspirational and rewarding album of the year" by an esteemed panel of judges and beat out tough competition the likes of Animal Collective, Bob Dylan, Wilco, Kings of Leon and more. Check out the album for yourself right here for only $8.88 and take a listen to a truly inspired outing.

Kingston, Ontario's revered folk-duo Kyra and Tully released their debut full-length album this week called Wildlife (In and Out of the City). Full of rich melodies and soothing vocals, it's the perfect music to ease you in to the coming winter months. Check it out right here for only $8.88.

It's a great sampler this week as we've got excellent songs from Gravity Wave, Friendly Rich, Muskox and more! Check it out for free right here and get a taste of the best new music Zunior has to offer.

If you like to take your classical composers with a healthy dose of irreverence and eclectic instrumentation then we've got just the album for you, as Friendly Rich is back with his very loose interpretation of Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition. The results have gotten people talking and the critical acclaim is pouring in. Check it out for yourself right here for only $8.88 and see what the fuss is about.

We are currently looking for individuals from across Canada to become Zunior.tv Correspondents. The assignment is simply to go to one show month from an artist on Zunior, film a single song, upload to Youtube and send us the details. In return, we will include your name on the Zunior.tv masthead as part of our team and you can use the opportunity to promote your blog, twitter or Youtube channel. Our goal is provide Zunior.tv viewers with access to the best independent shows from across Canada, and further promote the efforts of great independent artists in this country. Write dave(at)zunior.com to get involved. Check out Zunior.tv here.

Two of Toronto's premier indie labels have just released some great new music. First up, Out of This Spark presents Spirit Guides, the debut album from Evening Hymns, then we've got Fuzzy Logic who are very pleased to present Gravity Wave's Gambol. Two excellent and diverse releases from a couple of the best labels around. Check them out here for only $8.88 each.

This time around on the Zunior.com Podcast Luther and Paul are at odds about Luther's fashion sense, but they still manage to pick a new Band of the Week, unearth more buried treasure, discuss the state of music videos and play some excellent songs. Download it here absolutely free, or subscribe to the M4A version right here!

This time around the free Zunior Music Sampler is loaded with excellent songs by the likes of Great Lake Swimmers, Little Girls, The Diableros and more! Check it out absolutely free right here and melt the wax in your ears with some of the best new music we've got to offer.

As one of the two inaugural inductees into the Zunior Independent Music Hall of Fame this year, along with Eric's Trip, the Rheostatics have left an indelible mark on Canadian music. Get the scoop on the band's history as well as the inside-track from members themselves at the Zunior Hall of Fame website. It's your crib sheet on one of the most influential bands around.

Fans of Great Lake Swimmers will be very happy today, as we've got their brand new live release, The Legion Sessions. Check it out right here for only $8.88 and add live renditions of some of their best songs to your digital collection.

I have four words for you: Do Make Say Think! We've got Other Truths, the brand new album from this revered post-rock outfit right here for only $8.88. Composed of four epic, lush and lengthy instrumental tracks, this is a must have. Check it out now and get on board with something big.

It's been another big week for new releases, as this time around we've got the full-length from Toronto's Little Girls, a collaboration between Carolyn Mark and NQ Arbuckle, the brand new album from Ox and a new EP from The Diableros. Check them all out here and get your fix of the best new music.

Ever an eclectic mix, this week the free Zunior Music Sampler features tracks by You Say Party! We Say Die!, Shotgun Jimmie, Richard Laviolette and more! Check it out right here absolutely free and get a taste of the best new music Zunior has to offer.

After a slight delay the Zunior Podcast is back on track this week. Luther and Paul get up to no good as usual, while also playing some excellent music. This time around they dig deep in the Zunior catalogue for a new segment called "Buried Treasure," pick a new Band of the Week and discuss the idea of singing in indie music. Check it out absolutely free right here or get the fancy M4A version with chapters and artwork here.

Constellation Records is always a label to watch and their latest release, Prince of Truth by Evangelista, is a testament to that. Brooding, intense and challenging, it is not for the faint of heart, but those of you who dare venture into the darkness will surely be rewarded. Check it out here for only $8.88.

Speaking of Shotgun Jimmie, he's got a brand new EP called Paint It Pink! As Irreverent and witty as it is melodic and catchy, this is Jimmie at his best. Check it out right here for only $4.44.

Those of you in the Toronto area tonight would do well to be at the Cameron house around 10pm, as three Zunior favourites are coming together for what is guaranteed to be a fun show. You've got Shotgun Jimmie all the way from Sackville, NB, along with Guelph's Innes Wilson & His Opposition and finally Toronto's own Dog Is blue. Get your socks rocked off tonight!

This week on the free Zunior Music Sampler we've got tunes from Spiral Beach, Cuff the Duke, Vic Chesnutt and more! Check it out for free right here and get your ears on the best new music we've got to offer!

In the wake of Share's latest album, Slumping in Your Murals, the band has been busy gifting us with video after video of performances from songs on the album. We've been collecting those videos on Zunior.tv and just added another one featuring Daniel Ledwell. You can also check out the band performing with Jenn Grant, as well as a host of other excellent videos!

It's another great Tuesday of new releases this week, as we've got brand new albums from both Vic Chesnutt and Spiral Beach! You can't really get more diverse than that pairing, so check them both out right here for only $8.88 and see what you're missing.

Stuart McLean is back with another double-disc collection of all-new stories from the Vinyl Cafe! Get caught up with all things Dave & Morley with Planet Boy right here for only $19.88 for the digital download or $23.99 for the CD delivered right to your door.

Zunior is very pleased to announce the addition of Toronto guitar player and performer extraordinaire, Paul Linklater, to our catalogue. His monster of a release is called Smooth Sailing And How and it's a triple-disc, 47-song epic that you won't believe. Get the whole massive shebang right here for only $8.88!

The latest installment of the Zunior.com Podcast is ready for your listening pleasure. Listen as Luther and Paul get caught up on new releases, play some embarrassing clips from their old bands, discuss the pricing and purchasing of digital music and crown a new band of the week. Get it for free right here or grab the new-fangled M4A version with chapters and cover art here.

This week the free Zunior Music Sampler features excellent tunes by such great bands as Octoberman, Two Hours Traffic, Julie Fader and more! Check it out right here absolutely free and get a taste of the best new music that Zunior has to offer.

An accomplished visual artist and musical collaborator with the likes of Chad VanGaalen, Great Lake Swimmers, Sarah Harmer and more, Julie Fader finally took the time to put together her own debut full-length, called Outside In. The result is a warm, lush and soothing album that is well worth the wait. Check it out right here for only $8.88 and get your ears on a release from an artists whose stock has got nothing to do but rise!

It's a big Tuesday this week, as we are pleased to present new albums from both Two Hours Traffic and Amy Millan! These are both highly-anticipated high-profile releases that are already starting to turn heads, so check them out here for only $8.88 each and see what the fuss is about before they are on everyone's year-end best-of lists.

This time around the free Zunior Music Sampler features such excellent acts as The Paper Cranes, The Black Hat Brigade, The Joe and more! Check it out right here absolutely free and get a taste of the best new music around.

We've got another great selection of brand new albums for you today! Six Shooter Records brings us both a new album from Amelia Curran, called Hunter, Hunter and the label debut from The Dustin Bentall Outfit. If that's not exciting enough, we've also got the highly-anticipated return of Octoberman with Fortresses. Check them all out here for only $8.88 and keep up to date with the best new music around.

This time around on the Zunior.com Podcast Luther and Paul get some exclusive info from both Chad VanGaalen and Dan Mangan! They also take a look at new and upcoming releases, choose a new Band of the Week and play 13 excellent songs. Grab it for free right here or listen right now here.

It's a big Tuesday this week, as not only does it see the release of the debut full length from Still Life Still and a remix collection from Bell Orchestre, but we also get the brand new Friends In Bellwoods 2! This double-album collection features some of Canada's best acts and the bonus is that the proceeds go towards the Daily Bread Food Bank. Check out all 40 tracks right here for only $12.88 and get your ears on some excellent music that supports a great cause.

This week we are proud to bring you solo albums by two Canadian heavyweights. Kevin Hearn of the Barenaked Ladies returns with Havana Winter and Ron Hawkins of The Lowest of the Low is back with 10 Kinds of Lonely. Check them both out for only $8.88 each!

From the innovative mind of talented songwriter Henry Svec comes The CFL Sessions, a free collection of songs featuring Laura Barrett and Andy Magoffin. In honour of this excellent free album we're also offering Svec's other projects, The Boy from ET and Peter Mansbridge and the CBCs, for only $2.22 each!

This time around new release Tuesday sees excellent albums from The Paper Cranes and Tinariwen. Check out these diverse releases right here for only $8.88 each and get your ears on the newest music the indie world has to offer!

A true living legend returns with another excellent album as we are proud to bring you 137, the brand new offering from Rick White Album. Check it out right here for only $8.88 and find out first hand why Rick White deserves your respect.

After being derailed by car trouble on the way home from Sappy Fest the Zunior.com Podcast is back on track with this extra-jam-packed episode. This time around it features tales straight from Sappy Fest, an update on the Greg Ipp/Factor debate, a look at some wild promotional tactics, a new Band of the Week and some bloopers. Not to mention 14 excellent songs. Get it for free right here!

Oh Tuesday, how we love you so. We're especially lucky this time around as two excellent albums have just hit the digital shelves. First up we've got the sophomore full-length from Dan Mangan, the appropriately titled Nice, Nice, Very Nice, followed by the debut album from Black Mold, the highly-anticipated new side-project from Chad VanGaalen. Check them both out for only $8.88 each and rejoice in the glory of new release Tuesdays!

Hot off their stellar performance at SappyFest, Kingston's The Gertrudes have just released an excellent follow up to their self-titled EP, called Hard Water. Anyone who likes a good dose of old timey with their indie music really shouldn't pass this up.

We hope everyone that made it out to Sackville, NB this past weekend had a great time. Sappyfest 2009 will be featured on Zunior.tv in the coming weeks with live footage from various artists. Our own Paul Watson made the journey to capture some high-quality HD goodness for you. Stayed tuned to Zunior.tv to enjoy all the clips!

Zunior is very pleased to announce the release of Wax Mannequin's brand new album, Saxon! Wax has been an integral part of the Zunior catalogue since the beginning and it's a great honour to have his fifth full-length on the Zunior Label. Check it out here for only $8.88 or order a hard copy of the album with an MP3 download here!

This time around the free Zunior Music Sampler features excellent tunes by the likes of Wax Mannequin, Ford Pier and Olenka and the Autumn Lovers. Check it out right here absolutely free and get your ears on the best new music that Zunior has to offer!

This week on the second episode of the all new Zunior Podcast Luther and Paul take a look at the fantastic SappyFest lineup, discuss the Greg Ipp/Factor debate and pick a new band of the week. All that and a dozen excellent songs! Get it for free right here and tune in every two weeks for a new episode.

Ford Pier is back with a brand new album called Adventurism. Melodic, theatrical and diverse, this is a release you don't want to miss. Check it out right here for only $8.88 and join the sonic adventure.

Zunior is very pleased to welcome Barnyard Records to our catalogue. This Toronto-based label is turning heads with great experimental/jazz albums from the likes of Saint Dirt Elementary School and Not the Wind Not the Flag. Check out the most recent releases from Barnyard right here for only $8.88 and stay tuned for more!

This week we're pleased to bring you fine folks the brand new albums from Ontario's The Most Serene Republic and Nova Scotia's Kestrels. Both albums are a welcome addition to any digital music library and ought to have you dancing in your headphones. Check them out here for only $8.88 each.

This time around the free Zunior Music Sampler includes tracks from the likes of Ohbijou, HILOTRONS, Spring Breakup and more! Check it out right here and get a taste of the best new music on Zunior.

The 2009 Short List for the Polaris Music Prize has been the hot topic since its announcement earlier this week. People are placing bets on the winner and just generally discussing the merits of the 10 finalists. To make your life easier, Zunior has collected the artists in our catalogue that were nominated into one convenient section. Check it out here and see what all the fuss is about!

After a slight hiatus we are pleased to announce that the Zunior Podcast is back! There's been a passing of the torch, as veteran Halifax-based host Steve Dinn has given the honour over to our new Toronto-based team of Paul Watson and Luther Mallory. Check out their first episode right here as they discuss the Zunior 5th Anniversary Show, the Independent Music Hall of Fame, all things Wax Mannequin and the recently announced Polaris Prize short list.

Ohbijou are back with a brand new sophomore album! Called Beacons, this amazing 12 song collection carries on where the band's debut, Swift Feet for Troubling Times, left off while at the same time furthering their serene and uplifting sound to new heights. Check it out right here for only $8.88.

Kim Barlow and The Burning Hell's Mathias Kom have teamed up on a new project called Spring Breakup. Full of endearing melodies and biting lyrics, together they take an irreverent and quirkily charming look at love's decline. The album is being met with rave reviews and you can check it out for yourself right here for only $8.88.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

Nova Scotia's Bloodsport are just what you need to kick your weekend into high gear. Hard and melodic, this is a new band you don't want to miss...and not just because they take their name from an awesome Van Damn movie. Check out their debut EP, Goodbye to the Holy Mountain, right here for only $3.33 and see what you're missing!

Bouncing back from our server issues, Zunior is pleased to call attention to three great new albums all released this week. This time around we've got the sophomore effort from Flotilla, the debut EP from Zeus and the long-awaited third album from The Lovely Feathers. Another great week of new tunes for your listening pleasure!

We're back! Thanks for your patience through our recent server switch. Our new platform is faster, bigger and better. Stay tuned for a pile of new releases today. We appreciate your support of Canadian independent music!



Update - We are still having email issues today, so please try sending messages to zuniordave(at)gmail(dot)com. Thanks.

What a week for new releases! Not only did we get the highly-anticipated new album from Rock Plaza Central, but this week also saw the release of both the sophomore efforts from The Novaks and Think About Life. Three diverse albums to shake your eardrums all for only $8.88 each right here.

Since the early days of Zunior Wax Mannequin has always been a favourite. That's why we're very proud to announce that his upcoming album, Saxon, will be released on the Zunior Label. We think it's his best stuff yet, so stay tuned! In the meantime, you can get a taste of the album right now by way of the Saxon EP, which features two brand new tracks absolutely free!

There's a lot of excellent music coming out of French Canada. That fact has been well established by bands like Malajube, Tricot Machine and Bonjour Brumaire. However, the Quebecois indie scene is often a tough nut to crack if you don't know where to look, so let us point you in the direction of the newest French Canadian sensation: Domlebo. His solo debut, Grand Naďf, is an energetic and upbeat romp that ought to have all of us mining for more Francophone gold. Check it out right here for only $8.88.

If you haven't taking the time to check out Toronto's Sunparlour Players, then now's the time, as they just released their triumphant sophomore album, called Wave North. Intense and hopeful, this is an album that will definitely be on many year end lists. Check it out right here for only $8.88 and get the jump on this excellent band before they take off even further.

This week we present a fresh collection of songs from The Weather Station, Yellow Jacket Avenger and more. As always, the compilation is completely free. Freshen up your music collection today for free on Zunior.

Check out the specials section at Zunior, as right now you can get classic albums by the likes of Al Tuck, The Inbreds, Rheostatics and others for only $4.44 each. Great music that won't hurt your wallet!

Gooseberry Records, the people who brought you tributes to both The Inbreds and Thrush Hermit, are proud to release two more collections in honour of great Canadian bands. This time around Eric's Trip and The Super Friendz are in the spotlight with Songs for Eric: A Tribute to Eric's Trip and Rescued from Boredom: A Tribute to The Super Friendz. Check them both out right here and let these new takes on old classics take you back.

Cambridge, Ontario's HotKid are offering us all a healthy bone, as their brand new full-length, Someday Somhow, is absolutely free! Check out the fist-pumpin' goodness here and download the whole shebang without a cringe from your wallet.

Check a few great clips from some recent shows at the
Eastern Edge Gallery in St. John’s, Newfoundland.   We’ve got numbers from Toronto’s Dog is Blue, and Hamilton’s Weird Weather.  Feel the salty air!

This week we have an Arts & Crafts double-shot featuring veterans Constantines and newcomers Years.   Too Slow for Love from the Constantines sees them strip down some of the best tunes from their last album.  Years create rich layers of acoustic soundscapes. Treat your MP3 player to some fresh digital goodness today.

We've got the power to change the world for the better. It's true. On Saturday, May 30th it's time to exercise that ability by joining the Drummers for Darfur Parade. Come on out and have some fun. It all kicks off at noon in Grange Park (behind the AGO) and goes all the way to Trinity-Bellwoods. You can raise awareness about Darfur and War Child's efforts there and you can raise some cash for the cause at the same time. We can make a great day in Toronto translate into a better day for kids in Darfur. Now that's a cool thing. Check here for more details.

Yesterday was perhaps one of the most lucrative new release days ever for Zunior. We've got the highly anticipated sophomore effort from Patrick Watson, the groundbreaking debut from Eamon McGrath, The Ghost Is Dancing's sophomore album as well as excellent debut full-lengths from both Weird Weather and The Weather Station. All that and we're still riding high on last week's superb new albums by The Rest and Maybe Smith. I hope you have the hard drive space, as this is some killer Canadian music for only $8.88 each.

We listened for the sound of the 'tiiinggg' as the golden sword of Pitchfork was officially laid upon their shoulders. The Japandroids scored an 8.3 for their latest and it couldn't have happened to better guys. "This is terminally catchy music played with punk's enthusiasm and velocity, and maybe it's the fact that there's only two dudes in this band that makes you feel like joining in to bash along. It's as fun as an ill-gotten sixpack and there really aren't too many bands doing stuff like this well anymore." - Pitchfork. A new Canadian classic at Zunior for only $8.88.

The Ghost Is Dancing are releasing their brand new album, Battles On, on April 28 and they want to start the party early by giving away the title track for free right now! Check it out right here along with other desktop goodies and come back for more next week.

It's that time of the week when the smell of fresh digital (Earth Day-friendly) music is in the air. The new one from Dog Day is broody and proud. The Luke Doucet-produced platter from Melissa McClelland sounds like Tom Waits meets Patsy Cline. All albums are $8.88 on Zunior today.

Today we introduce something brand new in preparation for our 5th anniversary celebrations this summer. The Independent Music Hall of Fame is a a new award that we will present every year to two of the best independent Canadian artists of all time. Here's how it works:


1. You vote. Nominate your favourite artists and vote on the artists suggested by others. Nominations will remain open until May 31.

2. The jury decides. Once the nominations
are closed, a jury comprised of some of the top bloggers in Canada will deliberate over two weeks to decide our winners.


The two winners for 2009 will be announced on June 27, 2009 at the Zunior 5th Anniversary show in Toronto. The two winners for this year will receive in-depth profiles on the Independent Music Hall of Fame website (coming soon), Zunior prizes and independent rock infamy.



Vote here today!

On Saturday, June 27th at Toronto's Tranzac Club, we will be holding a rare live event to celebrate our 5th Anniversary.   The show will include an extremely rare performance by Mike O'Neill performing songs from The Owl and What Happens Now.  We just added Selina Martin to the event too.  You can see the full lineup right here and purchase tickets for only $10. Each ticket comes with a free rarities compilation. 

Those of you in Newfoundland this weekend are in for a treat. In fact, those of you elsewhere would do well to get to St. John's too, as The Burning Hell and Construction and Destruction are playing three straight shows at CBTG's from April 17-19. Catch two Zunior favourites as they rock the Rock!

The Globe and Mail said - "Is Willie Nelson still looking for an opening band? In his recent, infamous CBC appearance, Oscar-whining weirdo Billy Bob Thornton claimed that no one was doing the cosmic country music that he and his Boxmasters where doing. Well, the man who wasn't aware probably didn't know about Canada's excellent rock-Americana players, the Sadies, who've teamed up with punk legend John Doe for a captivating, quasi-psychedelic collection of outlaw-country covers and sympathetic originals." The brand new album is available right here for only $8.88 today.

Two great new releases from Toronto's Last Gang Records are here. MSTRKRFT's latest contains two scoops of cameos and sprinkling of extremely dirty bass. Metric's new one is a polished platter of rock and roll goodness. Both albums are available today for only $8.88 on Zunior.

Great new albums out today include the latest from Paper Moon called Only During Thunderstorms.  Familiar Music also presents Megan Hamilton - See Your Midnight Light in the Shipyard.  Also, we'll have the new ones from Metric and MSTRKRFT up by tomorrow.  All albums only $8.88 at Zunior!

It's almost Easter so please enjoy this free musical egg from us. This week's sampler features free tracks from Great Lake Swimmers, The Lodge, Royal Wood and many more. Completely free right here.

The wait is over. The Great Lake Swimmers' brand new album, Lost Channels, is out now! Check it out right here for only $8.88 and get down with a Zunior favourite.

Toronto's Dog Is Blue has just released his debut album, called ...Makes Ghost Noises, and if all is right with the universe this is a name you'll be hearing a lot in the near future. Check it out right here for only $8.88 and enjoy the ghost-folk. Also, keep up to date on the latest news and tour dates at the band's Myspace page.

Zunior is very pleased to announce the release of a brand new single from Ben Gunning. Containing two songs from his upcoming full-length and a bonus collaboration with Mantler, the Mal De Mer Single is a tasty tease of things to come from this Zunior favourite. Check it out here for only $2.22!

It's another great week of new releases! Case in point, this time around we've got the mighty return of both Mike O'Neill and Charles Austin in the form of The Lodge. There's also a brand new EP from Royal Wood, the latest from Kelly Joe Phelps and a new album from Hank. Check them all out right here and enjoy some of the best new music in the country!

This time around the free Zunior Music Sampler features excellent tracks by Shotgun Jimmie, Josh Reichmann Oracle Band and Dan Mangan to name but a few. Get a taste of the best new music on Zunior right here at no charge!

Zunior is proud to welcome to ambitious and heralded catalogue of Maybe Smith. This Saskatoon wonderkind has four excellent albums to his name so far with another one, called Another Murder in the Morning, out on April 21. In the meantime, check out his critically-acclaimed 2007 release, Animals & Architects, right here for only $8.88 and catch Maybe Smith before he gets even bigger.

A talented and ambitious songwriter, as well as just generally a good dude, it's always a pleasure to spread the word about Shotgun Jimmie. In this case, we're singing the praise of his brand new album, the aptly titled Still Jimmie. Check it out right here for only $8.88 and wrap your ears around a Zunior favourite.

Zunior is pleased to announce the release of the Ultimate Power Duo's brand new album, New Normal. This Saskatoon trio (don't let their name fool you) dishes out the rock like it's nobody's business. Listen for yourself right here for only $8.88 and get those fists pumping!

If you like your indie on the electronic side of life, then Shout Out Out Out Out are the band for you. Intense, frenetic and full of juicy beats, their brand new release, Reintegration Time, is just what the groove-doctor ordered. Check it out here for only $8.88!

Shane Nelken, the main man behind Vancouver's The Awkward Stage, is currently on tour with A.C. Newman all over the US. In celebration of this pairing, we'd like to offer both albums from The Awkward Stage at half price for the month of March! That's right, two excellent releases right here for only $4.44 each.

It's another diverse week of new releases, as this time around we've got the debut full-length from Josh Reichmann Oracle Band, as well as the sophomore release from Bell Orchestre and the latest from Propagandhi. Check them all out right here for only $8.88 each and wrap your ears around some diverse and excellent new music!

Those of you in Toronto who just happen to be looking for a night of sex, hockey, theatre and rock 'n' roll are in luck tonight, as The Five Hole Band is bringing their act to the Theatre Pass Murraile. For more details on the event click here, otherwise warm up with a copy of Tales of Hockey Erotica for only $8.88 right here.

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Toronto's own Emma-Lee is back this week with her brand new release, Never Just a Dream. Sultry and serene, this is one songstress that will will put a spring in your step. Wet your whistle with the wonderfully animated video for the song "Bruise Easy" right here on Zunior.tv then come back for the whole shebang for only $8.88.

Another Zunior favourite is back with a new album by way of Al Tuck's brand new release, Food for the Moon. A genuine troubadour, Tuck is in finer form than ever on this outing and that's something you don't want to miss! Check it out right here for only $8.88 and show some love to one of Canada's best lyrical storytellers.

We're proud to announce to early arrival of The Burning Hell's highly anticipated third album, Baby. It's not supposed to be out for a few weeks, but this band is so great we just couldn't help ourselves. Check it out here for only $8.88 and get on board with a Zunior favourite.

We've really enjoyed Charles Spearin's The Happiness Project and to further illustrtate that fact today Zunior.tv is featuring an excellent short film based on the album. Check it out here and get happy!

We are proud to announce that tickets for the Zunior 5th Anniversary Show in Toronto are now on sale right here! Better still, not only does $10 get you in the doors of the Tranzac on June 27th for 3 full rooms of music, but the purchase of a ticket also comes with an exclusive compilation featuring b-sides and rarities from all 12 bands involved! Check it out right here and join the fun live or just grab the compilation to be there in spirit.

This week we're offering up tunes from Portico, DD/MM/YYYY, The Deep Dark Woods and more. Check it out for free right here and get a taste of some of the best new music Zunior has to offer!

On the brand new album by Charles Spearin, you see what happens when music gets mapped to words. He interviewed his neighbours on the subject of happiness, recorded the result and put it to music. It is like nothing you've ever heard before...and it will make you happy. Only $8.88 at Zunior.com.

It's another big week for new releases. This time around we've got the return of a Zunior favourite in the form of Portico's third album, First Neighbours, as well as new albums from The Deep Dark Woods, DD/MM/YYYY and the smooth and ambient goodness of Edmonton's Faunts. Something for everyone and all for only $8.88 each!

It's hard to believe, but Zunior turns 5 this year! In celebration we're throwing a huge shindig at The Tranzac on June 27. Headlined by Mike O'Neill and featuring 3 full rooms of excellent music, those of you in the Toronto area won't want to miss it. More details will be coming soon and tickets will be on sale right here as of next week.

Every now and then a band comes out of nowhere and starts turning heads. A recent example of this is The Provincial Archive, as their warm and endearing folk-rock sooths the soul. Check out their debut album, Nameless Places, right here for only $8.88 and take a chance on something new!

Today we have some fresh free Monday treats. The brand new Zunior Podcast kicks off with a classic BA Johnston track that will give you flashbacks to university, roommates and thin drywall. The new Zunior sampler is power-packed with treats from AC Newman, Geoff Berner, The Hylozoists and more.

There's no shortage of excellent new releases to keep your ears warm this week. Be it Jenn Grant's Echoes, The Hylozoists' L'Ile de Sept Villes, or the full-length debut from Ruby Jean & The Thoughtful Bees, you really can't go wrong! Check them out for only $8.88 each and experience some of the best and most diverse new Canadian music.