2023 - 06 - 07 /// Joliette music video

Joliette has a new music video for their song “Lemus” off of their upcoming ‘Luz de Bengala’ 12”EP. We put this sucker to press recently so expect a full release later this summer.

The Faffle is just over a week out! All of CanaDave’s extra mage, handmade, stupid fancy, and test press 12”s will be raffled off for the last time on June 15th at 6pm PST / 8pm CST / 9pm EST live on Instagram! Every other day or so we’ll update with pics of stuff that will be in the Faffle…like the pictured 4-Way stupid fancy /50 and a Terry Green test press /5! There’s more comin’, but snag some tickets below if you’re already starting to salivate. Each ticket gets you one step closer to winning an item on the Faffle wheel, and if you win your remaining tickets are taken out. We’ll start with the crowdpleasing mages, followed by hand-mades, stupid fancies, and then the last couple test presses (one of which hasn’t been released yet!). Winners have to pay shipping.

CanaDave is workin’ his ass off getting The Vault ready for it’s June 10th opening (it closes June 15th at 6pm PST, same as the Faffle deadline). Like last time, it will house a bunch of personal copies of tapes, vinyl, t-shirts, cds, stickers, and posters that have either been sold out for a long time or were never posted for sale. These products will appear in a “The Vault" tab which will become visible one June 10th at 9am PST / 11am CST / 12pm EST at the top navigation column of this website (up there with ZBR News, Canada/International Store, U.S.A. Store, etc.

Aux.Aura’s debut EP drops on Tuesday June 13th! Take a look at the variants above: 18 on blue swirl, 10 black and white swirl, 10 halfsies swirl, and 5 test dips. Jam a face-melter below.

New Forms. Fucking New Forms yo. They absolutely slayed the pre-show. I was in awe. Here’s a quick video giving you some idea of the power and emotion this band brought to a small-ass basement show. As we will start posting the single videos for each band that played ZBR Fest 2023 in the order that they played, there’s more coming!

Here’s a new Hiding In The Outpost for the Drei Affen and Coma Regalia split 7” that just showed up from a German trade from Dingleberry. Last copy!

Johnny’s Reco-mmendations: SICKLE EATER = This incredible new project just posted their second song and it’s a banger just like the first!

2023 - 06 - 05 /// Final Zaffle = Faffle

The Faffle is going strong! All of CanaDave’s extra mage, handmade, stupid fancy, and test press 12”s will be raffled off for the last time on June 15th at 6pm PST / 8pm CST / 9pm EST live on Instagram! Every other day or so we’ll update with pics of stuff that will be in the Faffle…like the pictured Motel Bible pixelated /50 and that gorgeous Cinq 5-Way split on blowout /50! There’s more comin’, but snag some tickets below if you’re already starting to salivate. Each ticket gets you one step closer to winning an item on the Faffle wheel, and if you win your remaining tickets are taken out. We’ll start with the crowdpleasing mages, followed by hand-mades, stupid fancies, and then the last couple test presses (one of which hasn’t been released yet!). Winners have to pay shipping.

CanaDave is workin’ his ass off getting The Vault ready for it’s June 10th opening (it closes June 15th at 6pm PST, same as the Faffle deadline). Like last time, it will house a bunch of personal copies of tapes, vinyl, t-shirts, cds, stickers, and posters that have either been sold out for a long time or were never posted for sale. These products will appear in a “The Vault" tab which will become visible one June 10th at 9am PST / 11am CST / 12pm EST at the top navigation column of this website (up there with ZBR News, Canada/International Store, U.S.A. Store, etc.

We will start posting the single videos for each band that played ZBR Fest 2023 in the order that they played. Therefore, here’s the literal fest opener “Lost” by Apostles Of Eris from their split with Pique. There’s a single 12” left on our bandcamp!

Jazzbrunch was the topic of CanaDave’s most recent Out Past the Rings. If you aren’t familiar with this 7”EP you should do so immediately because between our two stores we only have 5 left! Features members of Vi Som Alskade Varandra Sa Mycket and Totem Skin!!!

Softseed Music’s Uno Lady just released her second music video from ‘Alaska’ titled' “Acappella Instrumental”. It’s a wonderful counterpoint to the chaotic shrieking of ZBR and Tomb Tree. This store has one copy left, as does the Softseed Bandcamp.

Johnny’s Reco-mmendations: DRIVE YOUR PLOW OVER THE BONES OF THE DEAD = Brand spankin’ new BC screamo baby!!!

2023 - 06 - 02 /// Olth + Faffle!

Olth is out. No more needs to be said. Check that shit out immediately.

The Faffle is here. All of CanaDave’s extra mage, handmade, stupid fancy, and test press 12”s will be raffled off for the last time! A few months back we held the Zaffle and the expected funeral turned out to be a party, as CanaDave was originally super sad but after the fact he was elated. There is no need for multiple copies of gorgeous records to sit on a shelf on Vancouver Island, let’s get those back into the hands of fans. From June 2nd to June 15th the final raffle tickets will remain open with the final Faffle draw happening on Thursday June 15th at 6pm PST / 8pm CST / 9pm EST live on Instagram. Every other day or so we’ll update with pics of stuff that will be in the Faffle…like the pictured Eyelet 1st press Wax Mage /25. Snag a ticket or buncha tickets below. Each ticket gets you one step closer to winning an item on the Faffle wheel, and if you win your remaining tickets are taken out. We’ll start with the crowdpleasing mages, followed by hand-mades, stupid fancies, and then the last couple test presses (one of which hasn’t been released yet!).

The Vault will open up on June 10th and close on June 15th at 6pm PST, same as the Faffle deadline. The Vault, like last time, will house a bunch of personal copies of tapes, vinyl, t-shirts, cds, stickers, and posters that have either been sold out for a long time or were never posted for sale. These products will appear in a “The Vault" tab which will become visible one June 10th at 9am PST / 11am CST / 12pm EST at the top navigation column of this website (up there with ZBR News, Canada/International Store, U.S.A. Store, etc.

We will start posting the single videos for each band that played ZBR Fest 2023 in the order that they played. Therefore, here’s the literal fest opener “Lost” by Apostles Of Eris from their split with Pique. There’s a single 12” left on our bandcamp!

After a few weeks of silence Out Past the Rings is back with the unintended discography release for Croatia’s Mališa Bahat. Check it out above or better yet immerse yourself in the songs below. Or buy a tape!

Is it should follow, Mališa Bahat is the subject of the next Hiding in the Outpost, aka the last of something we’ve got. There is one swirl copy in this store (linked below) and one copy on our bandcamp. Once they’re gone they’re gone!

MALIŠA BAHAT - Thus Far (cassetteLP)
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MALIŠA BAHAT - Thus Far (cassetteLP)
CA$12.50

MALIŠA BAHAT - Thus Far (cassetteLP) (ZBR160)

For fans of: A Paramount, A Love Supreme, Truman and Saetia

‘Thus Far’ is the collecting of works by Zagreb, Croatia’s MALIŠA BAHAT by Zegema Beach Records, who have been obsessed with the band ever since their ‘Only In Distance‘ debut EP. ‘Thus Far’ collects the 6 songs from said debut, 2 songs from their ‘Lack of Soul split’ as well as 3 new songs from their ‘ZMAR split’ and a previously unreleased Saetia cover of “Becoming The Truth“! We only made 50 copies and marble swirled every single one, with the first order in the Canada and U.S. stores getting a rare sparkle j-card/4. Photos/art by David Norman. Layout/design by Dave Cullen.

50 tapes on gorgeous marble swirl w/j-card. 12 songs.

Listen here:
https://zegemabeachrecords.bandcamp.com/album/thus-far

Johnny’s Reco-mmendations: WIDOWDUSK = Yep they’re back again with some live recordings…oh my god please record a proper full length so we can bask in it.

2023 - 05 - 30 /// ZBR Fest 2023 video + 'coldworld' split

The Zegema Beach Records Fest 2023 full 2-hour video was unleashed and it’s a crushing, loving, incredible experience to behold. Watch it all below in the embed. We’re getting into 2024 mode come June so expect another ridiculous weekend next year.

Speaking of ridiculous, our current pipeline of releases is bursting at the seams so expect a well-coordinated attack on your senses for the rest of 2023.

Another important point of note, CanaDave recently unearthed a ton of stuff in The Vault (old tapes and vinyl releases, mostly from ZBR/Tomb Tree) and raffled off a few mages/handmades/tests in the first Zaffle. Honestly, it was tough to realize that I was in a monetary situation that needed me to let go of the ZBR full discography collection. Good news though, in hindsight it was extremely cathartic, and I’m ready to move more super rare shit so I only have one copy of each release. Therefore the final Zaffle and final Vault will go down on June 15th, 2023. This will clear my house of the final copies and be the absolute last clearance of old/rare releases whilst simultaneously diminishing my credit card debt that needs to go down so I can refinance my house in August. Tickets go on sale June 2nd, 2023.

The newest Tomb Tree release is the ‘coldworld’ 3-Way split cassette /34. We sold about half of our copies in the first 12 hours so we’ll probably run out in June if things continue to sell as they have been in 2023. Check it out below, the three tracks are both prodigious and stellar.

Mel*N who also plays in Heavenly Blue has an incredible diet pop project that you need to check out. CanaDave just released their first physical copies on tape via ‘Music’ on Softseed Music. We have some test dips in this store under the Softseed Music heading…or just click below.

MEL*N - Music (cassette)
from CA$12.50

For fans of: synth pop, diet pop, dance, and bedroom pop

Brooklyn’s Mel Lynn from Heavenly Blue also plays pop music…and it’s incredible. Ear-worm city full of dancing grubs, glitter, synths, catchy lyrics, beautiful melodies, and more. This ‘Music’ cassette contains the ‘All or Nothing’ EP on the A-side plus three single tracks on the B-side over three gorgeous variants and a few test dips. In a house overrun with musical demands, this tape gets more play than anything, and I can’t wait for a full lengh, omg.

Cassettes /51: 21 'Walkin' on the Beach (we don't care)' swirl, 15 'Guessing' random swirl, 10 'Little More' orange swirl, and 5 test dips w/matching swirl case, all in a plastic norelco case with j-card and download code.

Listen here:
https://softseedmusic.bandcamp.com/album/music

Olth is next and it’s in just two days! June 1st at 9am PST / 11am CST / 12pm EST arguably the best screamo album of the year will officially be on the entry form. 150 cassettes, 50 for ZBR and the other 100 for the band. These will not last long. Unreal stuff! Check out their three previously released things below:

Not Just A Phase premiered “sOng fOr jOrdan” below:

“Last Song” single track below:

Music video for “screamO sucks” is below.

Amid The Old Wounds and No Action got more love from The Alternative, with Softseed’s next release featuring Mel Lynn of Heavenly Blue (linked above). Check it out at! Click on the pic above to go to the review No Action/Amid The Old Wounds review.

Johnny’s Reco-mmendations: AORTES = New Lithuanian post-metal from members of sick bands.

2023 - 05 - 26 /// New Vibora + ZBR Fest video on Sunday

The ZBR Fest 2023 documentary video with a song from every single band on the fest (including the pre-show) premieres this Sunday May 28th on our Youtube channel. Here’s a little teaser that sent me into a froth-mouthed frenzy.

Vibora has released the first single from their upcoming fall 12”LP release on Zegema Beach Records. This thing is absolutely fantastic and will definitely appease fans of Boneflower, Altair, Crossed, Descubriendo A Mr. Mime, etc.

Johnny’s Reco-mmendations: FLESH BORN = A classic.