ZOON

ZOON Returns With ‘HAPPY THOUGHT SCHOOL,’ A Shoegaze-Dream Pop Exploration of Trauma, Memory, and Healing

ZOON Returns With ‘HAPPY THOUGHT SCHOOL,’ A Shoegaze-Dream Pop Exploration of Trauma, Memory, and Healing

ZOON, the Anishinaabe-Canadian musician, makes music that feels like storytelling. Today, ZOON returns with their highly anticipated third full-length album, HAPPY THOUGHT SCHOOL, out now via Paper Bag Records alongside the release of focus track, “You Can’t See Me (This Low).” Across the record, ZOON refracts heartbreak, relapse, racial trauma, and spiritual recalibration through a cosmic blend of moccasin-gaze and dream-pop […]

ZOON Announce Happy Thought School, Share “One Too Many Nights” ft. Sam Jr.

ZOON Announce Happy Thought School, Share “One Too Many Nights” ft. Sam Jr.

Today, ZOON the Anishinaabe-Canadian shoegaze project led by Daniel Monkman is announcing the arrival of their highly anticipated third long player, HAPPY THOUGHT SCHOOL out June 19, 2026 via Paper Bag Records.  Zoongide’ewin, or ZOON—meaning “bravery” and “a strong and fearless heart”—was given to Monkman during a traditional sweat ceremony. Daniel is the second name they use as they move through the world. To kick off the new […]