Saturday, February 19, 2005

In-Tune: Zonk

"This trip-hop-rock band is rooted in diverse musical experiences and influences, urban sounds, and San Francisco. The ZONK foursome includes female Singer/Songwriter McFiendish, Producer/Musician/Sound Designer Dave L, Guitarist/Bassist/Harmonica player Uncle Bergie, and Scratch DJ/Mixologist DJ Red5. Sometimes likened to “Beck meets Portishead”, ZONK is a modern melding of styles united by a distinctive, sultry voice and thoughtful songwriting." -Zonk

A soulful mix of diverse styles and talents which works well.

http://www.zonkaholics.com

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/zonk3

Highlights:
Urban Paradise
Hard Full Often

Also of note is band member Dave L's electronica project "or-if-is" which is equally enjoyable

http://www.h-machine.com/artists/or-if-is/This_Is/This_Is_player_index.htm

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/orifis

Highlights:
Jimmy Voodoo
Astro Radio