Zap Records

08/21/2026

Today's playlist. Celebrating the birth of the great, late Joe Strummer. Born on this day in 1952.

08/21/2026

Just in for the big weekend! UPDATE: SOLD OUT of vinyl, have some CDs still

07/29/2026

Exploring music with a friend might be the perfect excuse for a road trip to Kingston, Ontario!

Tips to get ready:
1. Research all the concerts happening around your vacation time using Kingston Live and book a music walking tour with Kingston Music Office
2. Look up the best local vintage and thrift spots to add to the fun (we love Montreal Street Collective and P.M. Thrift Bodega🌙 )
3. Plan your coffee and matcha fuel-ups - in our neighborhood we are regulars at BSE + COFFEE BAR and NORTHSIDE but if you are going visit Now and Then you might want to try Nora’s Coffee and Sandwiches
4. Bring a big cooler so you can safely store your vinyl hauls in the car on a hot summer day 😎
5. Update your discogs or make a wishlist so you have something fun to hunt with!
6. Visit the Zap Explore blog and learn more about the history of Kingston and our music scene

Locals: what would you add to the list?

07/25/2026

Attention Hip fans!

Something exciting is happening at Montreal and Brock, a new Hip mural conveniently located on the full wall on the side of our shop. Its catching a lot of attention today from shoppers and passers by!

Its directly beside the Grand Theatre alley entrance where the bands load in. If you needed another excuse to go see a show or come visit Zap in Kingston, maybe this is it.

04/18/2026

Today is a great day to celebrate our local record store scene - its officially Record Store Day! Open early at 10, closing at 6, come say hi and talk about music with Gary, Barb, and Dan.

03/08/2026

Who's going to the Mahones for St Paddy's in Kingston?

Formed here in Kingston in 1990, The Mahones have spent more than three decades bringing their signature blend of Irish folk and punk rock chaos to stages across Canada and beyond. Known for turning any venue into something resembling a packed East Coast pub at closing time, their shows have long be

11/14/2025

THIS SATURDAY! Don’t miss legendary NYC blues artist, GUY DAVIS, live at the Broom Factory. 🎵

Get your tickets now!
🎟 https://shorturl.at/TOvG1

🗓️ Saturday, November 15, 2pm doors
🎸 GUY DAVIS
🤘All Ages | Seated

Broom Factory Ontario Creates Courtyard by Marriott Kingston Highway 401/Division Street Collective Arts Brewing CFRC 101.9fm

10/23/2025

Sloan put on a killer show the other night at Ale House.

10/23/2025

Very cool find!
Autographed Tower of Power "Bump City".

06/27/2025

HEY CANADA!

Are
You
READY!?!?!?!?!?

T Minus 1-Day for the best gathering of Canadians at the historical site where the last piece of railway track was laid connecting York (Toronto) and Bytown (Ottawa) by rail - helping forge this beautiful country of ours.

Between Harrowsmith (nee Spike's Corners) and Sloat's Lake (Sydenham) we celebrate our combined identity through coming together and forging connections with each other.

Positivity and Love win over hate. Always.

Join Us.