zach ziskin

Ft. Lauderdale, FL USA

September 24, 2002

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zachziskin defines modern pop with a fresh, organic sound that wraps instantly memorable melodies in concise, hook-laden songs.  The South Florida native's newest offering, real as the memory, showcases zach’s emotive vocals and personal, insightful lyrics.  His rich, textured sound, steeped in classic pop sensibility, echoes the past but with a modern edge that draws from a wide range of influences.  The result is an opulent record with rock-solid songwriting, driving beats and bold, crunchy guitars.

Band/artist history

The buzz on zach has been growing at a steady rate.  In May, 2002 he was selected to perform at SunFest, West Palm Beach's renowned music and arts festival, along with other top acts, including No Doubt and Nickelback.  In addition, several of zach's songs were recently featured on the WB network's series "Pop Stars 2" as well as on MTV's original series, "Undressed."

In the late '90s zach reached moderate success with the band Passion Seeds, voted "Best Pop Band by The New Times.  As the vocalist, guitarist and songwriter for the group, he garnered accolades from both critics and a worldwide fan base, opening for groups such as Smash Mouth and Vitamin C.  The band's success is ever-present.  In 2001 zach’s song "Beautiful People" from the album release was voted number one for 27 straight weeks by the viewers/listeners of the Swedish website, popwire.com.

Have you performed in front of an audience?

I play live with my band all the time. It is the best feeling to connect with an audience who's never heard of you before and end up making new fans at the end of the evening.

Your musical influences

Beatles, U2, Jeff Buckley, early Elton John, Coldplay, Jellyfish, Ours, Stevie Wonder, Queen.

What equipment do you use?

Guitars, bass, drums, theremin, mellotron, percussion

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