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In this exclusive interview, Brian Fink sits down with Hooks from Canadian electronic duo Zeds Dead to delve into their latest song “Vertigo” and album “Return to the Spectrum of Intergalactic Happiness”. He shares insights into the inspiration behind the album, the creative process, and how it reflects their evolution as artists.
Hooks discusses the album’s unique blend of genres, the concept of channel surfing influencing its structure, and the incorporation of vintage samples, including an Ella Fitzgerald performance. He also talks about their accompanying film project, crafted entirely from public domain footage, which premiered in a historic Beverly Hills theater. (Watch or listen to the AD30 podcast w Zeds Dead below)
The interview also features the engaging segment #FinkysFirsts, where Hooks discusses:
- if music was the first thing Zack wanted to get into
- if 'Zeds Dead' was their first choice for an artist project name after switching from the name 'Mass Productions'
- the first moment he realized they were getting popular outside of Canada
- the first thing that makes him dizzy
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Zeds Dead - “Vertigo”