Zoo!

Calgary’s Zoo! is a surf-infused indie rock band that channels the raw, sunburnt spirit of the Australian rock scene while carving out a sound all their own. With jangly guitar tones, high-energy rhythms, and songs that feel equal parts laid-back and electric, Zoo! captures the thrill of late nights, long drives, and moments that demand to be lived loudly. Since their formation, Zoo! has been steadily building a name as one of Alberta’s most exciting up-and-coming acts. They’ve released two EPs, with their latest, Wait For Me (July 2025), showcasing the band’s growth—balancing playful surf textures with grit, honesty, and undeniable hooks. The release has helped fuel their momentum, earning them a growing audience with over 2,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and a steady stream of new fans across Canada. Zoo!’s reputation, however, truly comes alive on stage. Known for their energetic and welcoming live presence, the band has played sold out shows in iconic Calgary venues like The Ironwood and The Palomino and brought their sound to festival stages including East Town Get Down 2025, where they performed alongside indie icons Sea of Lettuce, and the Sled Island All Ager Rager in 2024. They’ve also played shows all across Alberta with fellow rising acts such as The Definitive, Ten02, and 21st Ave, building a tight-knit community of fans and peers. On the touring front, Zoo! has already proven themselves road-ready. They joined Uncle Strut for the Canmore and Calgary stops of their Home at Last tour and opened for Revelstokes Pickle Juice on the Western Canadian run of their All Out Of Vacation Days tour. These opportunities have sharpened Zoo!’s sound, strengthened their live chemistry, and expanded their reach across Western Canada. With each release and performance, Zoo! continues to grow into their identity: a band rooted in the infectious rhythms of West Coast Surf Rock, but reimagined through the wide-open energy of the Canadian prairies. Their music feels like a sun-drenched wave breaking in the middle of the Rockies—unexpected, powerful, and unforgettable.