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| label = [[Arts & Crafts (record label)|Arts & Crafts]]
| label = [[Arts & Crafts (record label)|Arts & Crafts]]
| associated_acts = [[Jason Collett]]<br/>[[Bahamas (musician)|Bahamas]]<br/>Paso Mino<br/>[[The Golden Dogs]]
| associated_acts = [[Jason Collett]]<br/>[[Bahamas (musician)|Bahamas]]<br/>Paso Mino<br/>[[The Golden Dogs]]
| website = {{URL|themusicofzeus.com}}<ref name="musicofzeus.com" />
| website = {{URL|themusicofzeus.com}}
| current_members = Rob Drake<br/>Carlin Nicholson<br/>Mike O'Brien<br/>Neil Quin
| current_members = Rob Drake<br/>Carlin Nicholson<br/>Mike O'Brien<br/>Neil Quin
| past_members = }}
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.arts-crafts.ca/zeus/index2.php Zeus] official site at [[Arts & Crafts (record label)|Arts & Crafts]]
* [http://www.arts-crafts.ca/zeus/index2.php Zeus] official site at [[Arts & Crafts (record label)|Arts & Crafts]]
* {{myspace|themusicofzeus|Zeus}}
* [http://radio3.cbc.ca/#/bands/Zeus Zeus] at [[CBC Radio 3]]
* [http://radio3.cbc.ca/#/bands/Zeus Zeus] at [[CBC Radio 3]]


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For the Italian math rock band, see Zeus (disambiguation).
Zeus
OriginToronto, Ontario, Canada
GenresRock, alternative, indie rock
Years active2009 (2009)–present
LabelsArts & Crafts
MembersRob Drake
Carlin Nicholson
Mike O'Brien
Neil Quin
Websitethemusicofzeus.com

Zeus is a Toronto-based Canadian indie rock band signed to the Arts & Crafts record label. Its members include Rob Drake, Carlin Nicholson, Mike O'Brien, and Neil Quin. In addition to recording and performing the music of Zeus, the band also served as the backing band for Canadian musician Jason Collett.

History

O'Brien and Nicholson were childhood friends from Barrie, Ontario,[1][2][3] and played in one another's first bands along with Afie Jurvanen. When Jurvanen was recruited by producer Howie Beck to play guitar for Jason Collett, Jurvanen brought along O'Brien and Nicholson, who had learned Collett's album Idols of Exile in its entirety before their audition. The band he brought to Collett, which called itself "Paso Mino" consisted of Jurvanen, Michael P. Clive, and current Zeus members O'Brien and Drake, with Nicholson commonly acting as sound technician. After several years performing behind Collett, as well as performing original material and releasing the acclaimed album Good People, Paso Mino dissolved when Michael P. Clive left the band to pursue a career as a professional chef, and Jurvanen embarked on a tour with Feist and began a new solo project under the name "Bahamas".

"Finding themselves with time on their hands, O'Brien and Nicholson began recording together joined for the original sessions by Dave Azzolini, Jess Grassia and Taylor Knox (The Golden Dogs). The nature of these sessions was goodhearted and rekindled Mike and Carlin's appreciation of each other. Their personal history went back to high school when they also started the 68's, a band Carlin would keep going for 10 years with Mike leaving in 2002 for Paso Mino, along with Robbie Drake. Neil Quin (who had been a member of The Golden Dogs and Major Grange with Taylor Knox) was soon added to the mix, solidifying the current Zeus lineup. The members of Zeus continue as Collett's backing band[4] and toured with Jurvanen in a revue style tour Bonfire Ball Revue, when he described Zeus as sounding like The Band behind Collett, and sounding like Crazy Horse behind Bahamas."[5]

Zeus were the special musical guest on the CBC radio program Q on March 27, 2012.

Sounds Like Zeus (2009)

Their debut EP Sounds Like Zeus was released by Arts & Crafts in June 2009,[6] and includes a cover of the Genesis song "That's All".[7]

Say Us (2010)

The band's debut album, Say Us, was released 23 February 2010.[8][9] A vinyl LP was released two weeks ahead of the CD release.[10] Say Us was included on the 2010 Polaris Music Prize long list, but failed to advance to the short list.[11] In March 2010, the band performed at the SxSW Music Festival with long-time collaborators Jason Collett and Bahamas.[12]

Busting Visions (2011)

The band released several 7" singles as part of a series.[13] "Hot Under The Collar" / "Aeroplane" was released 7 December 2010 (Arts & Crafts ACX-060),[14] "Permanent Scar" / "The Darkness" 12 April 2011 (Arts & Crafts ACX-063),[15] and "Are You Gonna' Waste My Time?" 18 October 2011 (Arts & Crafts ACX-073).[16][17]

The album Busting Visions debuted at number 73 in Canada.[18]

Classic Zeus (2014)

Zeus' third full length album Classic Zeus was released on Arts & Crafts on 2 September 2014.[16]

Band members

  • Rob Drake (2009–present)
  • Carlin Nicholson (2009–present)
  • Mike O'Brien (2009–present)
  • Neil Quin (2009–present)

Discography

Studio albums

Year Album
2009 Sounds Like Zeus EP
2010 Say Us
2012 Busting Visions
2014 Classic Zeus

Singles

Year Song Chart peak Album
CAN
Alt
[19][20] 		CAN
Rock
[21]
2010 "Hot Under the Collar" / "Aeroplane" 461 — Non-album single
2011 "Permanent Scar" / "The Darkness" — — Non-album single
"Are You Gonna' Waste My Time?" 38 23 Busting Visions
"—" denotes a release that did not chart.
1. ^ "Hot Under the Collar"

See also

References

  1. ^ Gillis, Carla (15 October 2008). "Music Feature » Power of Zeus » Barrie bashers wield a mighty ukulele". Now. Toronto: Now Communications Inc. nowtoronto.com. ISSN 0712-1326. Retrieved 9 December 2009. {{cite news}}: External link in |agency= (help)
  2. ^ "Zeus Artist Page". radio3.cbc.ca. CBC Radio 3. Retrieved 25 November 2011. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |month= (help); External link in |work= (help)CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  3. ^ Lymangrover, Jason. "Zeus Biography". allmusic.com. Allmusic. Retrieved 25 November 2011. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |month= (help); External link in |work= (help)CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  4. ^ Schneider, Jason (September 2008). "Zeus » Interviews » Web Exclusive » Sep 2008". Exclaim!. Toronto: 1059434 Ontario Inc. exclaim.ca. ISSN 1207-6600. Retrieved 25 November 2011. {{cite news}}: External link in |agency= (help)
  5. ^ Luke C. Bowden (3 November 2012). "Zeus Biography (Drake, Quin, Nicholson, O'Brien)". Northern Heads. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |month= (help)CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  6. ^ Harper, Kate (30 June 2009). "Zeus Announce Toronto Residency". Chart. Toronto: Chart Communications. chartattack.com. ISSN 1198-7235. Retrieved 3 December 2009. {{cite news}}: External link in |agency= (help)
  7. ^ Bryson, Scott (6 July 2009). "Zeus Like Phil Collins". Chart. Toronto: Chart Communications. chartattack.com. ISSN 1198-7235. Retrieved 14 December 2009. {{cite news}}: External link in |agency= (help)
  8. ^ Harper, Kate (13 November 2009). "Zeus Album Coming In February". Chart. Toronto: Chart Communications. chartattack.com. ISSN 1198-7235. Retrieved 3 December 2009. {{cite news}}: External link in |agency= (help)
  9. ^ Leahey, Andrew. "Zeus Review Say Us". allmusic.com. Allmusic. Retrieved 25 November 2011. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |month= (help); External link in |work= (help)CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  10. ^ Monrie, Ian (5 December 2009). "Back in rotation: vinyl sales set for record year". CTV News. Retrieved 14 December 2009.
  11. ^ "2010 - Winner & Nominees". Polarismusicprize.ca. Polaris Music Prize. 6 July 2010. Retrieved 25 November 2011. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |month= (help)CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  12. ^ Stevenson, Jane (9 March 2010). "Canadian Music Week preview". jam.canoe.ca. Jam!. Retrieved 25 November 2011. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |month= (help); External link in |work= (help)CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  13. ^ Hudson, Alex (October 2011). "Zeus Unveil New Seven-Inch Series » News » Oct 22 2011". Exclaim!. Toronto: 1059434 Ontario Inc. exclaim.ca. ISSN 1207-6600. Retrieved 26 November 2011. {{cite news}}: External link in |agency= (help)
  14. ^ ""Hot under the collar" / "Aeroplane" (sound recording) / Zeus", www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/lac-bac/search/all, Ottawa: Library and Archives Canada, OCLC 754706442, AMICUS No. 38768622, retrieved 25 November 2011. {{citation}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |month= (help); External link in |work= (help)
  15. ^ ""Permanent scar" / "The darkness" (sound recording) / Zeus", www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/lac-bac/search/all, Ottawa: Library and Archives Canada, AMICUS No. 39012409, retrieved 25 November 2011. {{citation}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |month= (help); External link in |work= (help)
  16. ^ a b "A&C arts & crafts Zeus artists page". arts-crafts.ca. Arts & Crafts Productions. Retrieved 25 November 2011. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |month= (help); External link in |work= (help)CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  17. ^ Hudson, Alex (October 2011). "News » Oct 05 2011". Exclaim!. Toronto: 1059434 Ontario Inc. exclaim.ca. ISSN 1207-6600. Retrieved 25 November 2011. {{cite news}}: External link in |agency= (help)
  18. ^ "CANOE -- JAM! Music - SoundScan Charts". Jam.canoe.ca. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
  19. ^ Canadian Rock/Alt. "Canadian Active Rock & Alt Rock Chart Archive". Canadianrockalt.blogspot.ca. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
  20. ^ Canadian Rock/Alt. "Canadian Active Rock & Alt Rock Chart Archive". Canadianrockalt.blogspot.ca. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
  21. ^ Canadian Rock/Alt. "Canadian Active Rock & Alt Rock Chart Archive". Canadianrockalt.blogspot.ca. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
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