About
In 2020, Zadie created the website zbs.fm as a simple platform for sharing audio among friends, describing the project as an “abstract radio station”. As of 2024, Zadie has uploaded over 300 hours of deeply personal electronic music to the repository and adopted zbs.fm as their artist name.
"Sap", an early repository upload
The first zbs.fm album was released in September 2023. Interstate is 92-minute collection of raw, nocturnal techno, described as “minimal techno sessions for your 2am drive home.” The album was an online success, with a physical release and merch slated for early 2024.
excerpt from Interstate's "Session 1" (full track here)
The second zbs.fm album was released in January 2024. Melodies 2020-2024 is a collection of tracks each built around a singular melodic idea, performed on hardware, then lightly edited/mastered for release.
“Zadie approaches their electronic toolkit with unparalleled curiosity, not only to find comfort and expressivity at the outer reaches of their machines' technical functionality, but also in pursuit of fascinating aesthetic form. Every deep listen is rewarded with a comprehensive survey of genre and a glance to the horizon of new possibilities."
– dan derks, host of Sound + Process
excerpt from Blue Moon Triptych #1 (full session here)
zbs.fm performances captivate and make your body move with a unique blend of pulsing synths and driving beats. Their set is dynamic - a narrative journey that everyone deserves to experience.
– Ang Buxton, DJ, owner of 10 Forward Arts Venue & Bar