Zeus (band)
Zeus is a Toronto-based Canadian indie rock band, signed to the record label Arts & Crafts, whose members include Mike O'Brien, Carlin Nicholson, Rob Drake and Neil Quin. Their debut EP Sounds like Zeus was released in June 2009,[1] and includes a cover of the Genesis song "That's All".[2] The band's debut album, Say Us, will be released February 23, 2010.[3] A vinyl LP was released two weeks ahead of the CD release.[4] In March 2010, the band will be performing at the world renowned SxSW Music Festival. [5]
O'Brien and Nicholson were childhood friends in Barrie, Ontario, and played in one another's first bands.[6] The two also perform in Jason Collett's backing band.[7]
References
- ^ Harper, Kate (June 30, 2009). "Zeus Announce Toronto Residency", Chart. Retrieved 2009-12-03.
- ^ Bryson, Scott (July 6, 2009). "Zeus like Phil Collins", Chart. Retrieved 2009-12-14.
- ^ Harper, Kate (November 13, 2009). "Zeus Album Coming in February", Chart. Retrieved 2009-12-03.
- ^ Monrie, Ian (December 5, 2009). "Back in rotation: vinyl sales set for record year", CTV News. Retrieved 2009-12-14.
- ^ http://www.spinearth.tv/report/listen-mp3-sampler-featuring-sxsw-2010s-up-and-coming-acts
- ^ Gillis, Carla (October 15, 2008). "Power of Zeus: Barrie bashers wield a mighty ukulele", Now. Retrieved 2009-12-09.
- ^ Schneider, Jason (September 2008). "Conversations: Zeus", Exclaim!. Retrieved 2009-12-14.
External links
- Zeus official site at Arts & Crafts
- Template:Myspace
- Zeus at CBC Radio 3