Berlin-based artist Mo Van Zandt is distorting our already warped view of society with her latest single ‘Waves’, a blend of leftfield electronica and futuristic trip-hop, (with some sick vocals from rapper Vice!?) exploring the rapidly blurring line between science fiction and our evolving reality. ‘Waves’ takes us on a mental trip with fragmented synths, breakbeat drums and chaotic analogue effects, which ultimately produce a soundscape that’s both disorienting and exhilarating. Designed to take your brain to undiscovered places and create new ways of thinking, we suggest laying down, closing your eyes and letting your mind wander for the very first listen of this one.
Ethereal vocals, paints a vivid picture of a semi-fictional dystopia, echoing the complex emotions of her communities in Berlin, New York, and Austin. Originally from Texas, Van Zandt’s musical path took her from psychedelic drumming in Austin to the jazz, funk, and post-rock scenes of Brooklyn. The pandemic’s impact pushed her towards electronic music, where she masterfully transformed her drum recordings and soulful vocals into a striking combination of destruction, beauty, and you can listen to her latest blend right here…