Zombi (band)

Zombi
OriginPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
GenresSynthwave,[1] progressive electronic,[2] instrumental rock,[3] space rock[4]
Years active2001 (2001)–present[5]
LabelsRelapse, Hypertension
MembersSteve Moore
Anthony Paterra
WebsiteZombi.us

Zombi is an American synthwave duo from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, consisting of Steve Moore on bass and synthesizers and Anthony Paterra on drums.[6] The group makes use of looping to create multi-layered compositions. They have toured with Don Caballero, Isis, Orthrelm, The Psychic Paramount, Daughters, Red Sparowes, These Arms Are Snakes, Trans Am, and Goblin.[7]

They are currently signed to Relapse Records. In 2006, the band signed with Belgian record label Hypertension Records to release Surface to Air on vinyl.[8]

Moore was previously a member of Microwaves, a metal/no-wave band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and has toured with Red Sparowes. Paterra is a former member of the Pittsburgh band The 1985.

Their song "Sapphire" was remixed by Norwegian DJ/producer Prins Thomas.[6]

  1. ^ Deller, Alex (August 6, 2020). "Zombi's 2020 is the soundtrack to the greatest sci-fi movie never made". Metal Hammer. London: Future. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  2. ^ Barkan, Jonathan (September 30, 2013). "Goblin Announces MORE US Headlining Dates". Bloody Disgusting. Bloody Disgusting, LLC. Retrieved August 14, 2024. The group will be joined by Zombi, the progressive electronic duo from Pittsburgh.
  3. ^ Thompson, Paul (June 4, 2009). "Zombi: Spirit Animal Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
  4. ^ Warwick, Kevin (August 27, 2015). "Zombi lives! The space-rock synth duo release 'Mission Creep,' ready earth for release of Shape Shift". The Chicago Reader. Retrieved 2023-02-17.
  5. ^ "Steve Moore of Zombi answers our Questions of Doom". Gimme Bad Vibes. Archived from the original on Mar 21, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  6. ^ a b Theiner, Manny (2007-09-06). "Zombi releases vinyl around the world". Pittsburgh City Paper. Retrieved 2007-09-08.
  7. ^ "Goblin announces additional tour dates with Zombi". Brooklynvegan.com. 2013-10-01. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
  8. ^ "ZOMBI's 'Surface To Air' To Receive Vinyl Release". Blabbermouth. June 13, 2006. Retrieved March 4, 2023.