Zomby
Encyclopedia
Zomby is a dubstep
producer who began releasing music in 2007. He has released music on the likes of Hyperdub
and Werk Discs
. In 2008, he released a full length album, Where Were U in '92?
, inspired by the rave
scene of the early 1990s. Zomby was chosen by Animal Collective
to perform at the All Tomorrow's Parties
festival that they curated in May 2011, but he failed to show for the gig. Zomby's style is heavily influenced by Grime
producer Wiley
.
Dubstep
Dubstep is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in south London, England. Its overall sound has been described as "tightly coiled productions with overwhelming bass lines and reverberant drum patterns, clipped samples, and occasional vocals"....
producer who began releasing music in 2007. He has released music on the likes of Hyperdub
Hyperdub
Hyperdub is a London-based record label, founded and run by Steve Goodman, aka Kode9.Artists who have released on Hyperdub include label owner Kode9 Hyperdub is a London-based record label, founded and run by Steve Goodman, aka Kode9.Artists who have released on Hyperdub include label owner Kode9...
and Werk Discs
Werk Discs
Werk Discs is an independent record label based in London. Originally a club night started by Darren J. Cunningham aka Actress, Ben Casey and Gavin Weale in 2000, Werk Discs released their first record in the summer of 2004.-Roster:ActressDisruptAtki 2Lone...
. In 2008, he released a full length album, Where Were U in '92?
Where Were U in '92?
Where Were U In '92? is the first full-length album by Zomby, released in 2008 by Werk Discs.The album's title refers to the rave scene of the early 1990's, reflected by Zomby's mixture of his usual chiptune-inflected UK Garage style with the more upbeat, ravey stylings of breakbeat house.-Track...
, inspired by the rave
Rave music
Rave music may either refer the late 1980s genre or any genre of electronic dance music that may be played at an electronic dance party such as a rave. Very rarely, the term is used to refer to less electronic related genres glam, powerpop, psychedelic rock and dub music parties...
scene of the early 1990s. Zomby was chosen by Animal Collective
Animal Collective
Animal Collective is an experimental psychedelic band originally from Baltimore, Maryland, currently based in New York City. Animal Collective consists of Avey Tare , Panda Bear , Deakin , and Geologist...
to perform at the All Tomorrow's Parties
All Tomorrow's Parties (music festival)
All Tomorrow's Parties is a music festival which takes place at Camber Sands holiday camp in East Sussex and Butlin's holiday camp in Minehead, Somerset, England....
festival that they curated in May 2011, but he failed to show for the gig. Zomby's style is heavily influenced by Grime
Grime (music)
Grime is a style of music that emerged from Bow, East London, England in the early 2000s, primarily as a development of UK garage, dancehall, and hip hop...
producer Wiley
Wiley (rapper)
Richard Kylea Cowie , better known by his stage name Wiley is a prolific British music producer, MC and recording artist, and rapper with roots from Trinidad...
.
Singles and EPs
- "Memories" (2007; No label)
- "Memories (remix) / Saytar" (2007; MG77)
- "Liquid Dancehall / Strange Fruit" (2008; Ramp Recordings)
- "Mu5h / Spliff Dub (Rustie Remix)" (2008; Hyperdub)
- "Rumours & Revolutions" (2008; Brainmath)
- "Spliff Dub (Remixes)" (2008; No label)
- "The Lie" (2008; Ramp Recordings)
- "Zomby EP" (2008; Hyperdub)
- "Digital Flora" (2009; Brainmath)
- "Natalia's Song" (2011; 4AD Records)
- "A Devil Lay Here / Basquiat" (2011; 4AD Records)
Albums and Mini-Albums
- Where Were U in '92?Where Were U in '92?Where Were U In '92? is the first full-length album by Zomby, released in 2008 by Werk Discs.The album's title refers to the rave scene of the early 1990's, reflected by Zomby's mixture of his usual chiptune-inflected UK Garage style with the more upbeat, ravey stylings of breakbeat house.-Track...
(2008; Werk Discs) - One Foot Ahead of the Other (2009; Ramp Recordings)
- DedicationDedication (Zomby album)Dedication is the third album by producer Zomby, released on July 11, 2011 through 4AD Records.-Track listing:Tracks 17 - 26 are bonus tracks on the Japanese CD released by 4AD via Beggars Group Japan/Hostess K.K....
(2011; 4AD Records)