| Zs was formed in 2000. Zs makes music that is variously categorized as no-wave, post-jazz, brutal-chamber, brutal-prog, and post minimalist. Zs' music is angular, repetitive, and either very loud or very soft. While Zs has gone through several incarnations ranging from trios to sextets, the group presently consists of Charlie Looker(synthesizer/guitar), Ben Greenberg(guitar), Sam Hillmer(saxophone), and Ian Antonio(drums). Zs is often recognized for it's dual function as chamber ensemble and rock band. As a result of their cross-over ability Zs has worked with a diverse roster of performers and composers. Zs has worked with Animal Collective, Gang Gang Dance, Orthrelm, The Flying Luttenbachers, and Big A little a (Aa), as well as Joe Maneri, Christian Wolff, Louis Andriessen, and Petr Kotik. Zs also inhabits a diverse assortment of venues including lofts, galleries, rock clubs, and concert halls. Zs has recorded for labels Troubleman Unlimited, Planaria Recordings, Tzadik Records, Folding Cassettes, Gilgongo Records, Sockets CDrs, and Rice Control. Their new studio album "Arms" will be out in mid 2007 on Planaria Recordings. The members of Zs are also involved in a number of other projects including Seductive Sprigs, Extra Life, Moth, Regattas, Hunter-Gatherer, Yarn/Wire, and the Scenery Ensemble. Zs curate and DJ the monthly avantgarde music and art party "from B to Z" under the moniker "the B-Keepers". The activities of "the B-Keepers" as well as all Zs side projects is being documented by Zs' in-house CDR label FuckingA Show Releases. |
