our scene
NEWS
Discover what’s new: weekly arrivals, local gems, and highlights of concerts worth catching.
LOCAL MUSIC features
Celebrate Kingston music with Gary’s reviews and regular highlights of standout artists.
must-seeS
Explore Kingston’s must-try eats, sips, shops, and all the Tragically Hip-inspired spots visitors always ask about.
POSTER ARCHIVE
Explore decades of concert posters from Zap Records front window, featuring some of your favourite festivals and venues. Week by week, this section will be filled with Kingston music memories!
New Arrivals - Used
A quick flip through the latest used records to land in the shop. Week of Sunday February 1, 2026
New Arrivals
A quick flip through the latest records to land in the shop. Week of Sunday February 1, 2026
The Tragically Hip: Welcome Home
From our poster archive: Relive The Tragically Hip's unforgettable Kingston concert, August 20, 2016, from the Man Machine Poem tour.
Local Scene, Legendary Band: FEAR
Reality check, dummy. Problems are eternal. Luckily, so is punk.
Montreal St. Collective
Discover Montreal St. Collective, a vintage and thrift shop near our record store, featuring local handmade goods, and the beloved Montreal Street Vintage Market.
Tragically Hip Sights And Sounds
A local’s guide to bumping into The Tragically Hip around Kingston… whether you plan to or not.
Local artists: Slaves of Spanky
If Slaves of Spanky are playing and you’re anywhere nearby, don’t think… just go. High-energy funk-rap, filthy grooves, and zero casual listening allowed.
