Musician and Zoitrax record label owner ZOiD, also known as Daniel Jacobson, announces the release of his sixth album, ZOiD Vs Musicians Vol 2. Featuring thirteen tracks digitally, seven of which will be released on a 12” purple marbled translucent vinyl album distributed by Rubadub, ZOiD Vs Musicians Vol 2 will be available in record shops and on all streaming services and Bandcamp starting Friday, 22 November 2024.
ZOiD Vs Musicians Vol 2 is an electronic music album showcasing ZOiD’s global collaborations with jazz musicians, creating a unique form of electronic jazz. Notably, his work with jazz drummer and brother Matthew Jacobson shines on the first single “Fit In Tree”, which was released on September 13.
Building on this momentum, the second single, “Module Bone,” featuring jazz trombonist Colm O’Hara, was released on September 27, followed by the third single, “ZVSW,” featuring saxophonist Steve Welsh, on October 11. A special REMIX EP by Kirk De Giorgio, Sunken Foal, Americhord, and TR-One was released on October 25.
Expanding the album’s diverse sound, ZOiD collaborated with Dublin vocalist, composer, and jazz improvisation specialist Jenna Harris on “ZVJH” and with Niwel Tsumbu, a Cork-based Congolese guitarist who tours with Rhiannon Giddens on “ZVNT.”
We have collaborated in various setups, from duos to full bands. Our long-standing connection brings a natural freshness to our projects. – Jenna Harris on “ZVJH”.
I had a lot of fun recording the track and am intrigued to hear the final result after it goes through ZOID’s laboratory! — Niwel Tsumbu on “ZVNT”.
ZOiD Vs Musicians Vol 2 is further enriched by the talents of Shane O’Donovan (H-Ci), who combines electronic and jazz elements, Australian saxophonist Daniel Rorke, US-based free improviser Catherine Sikora, Galwegian multi-instrumentalist Matthew Berrill, Dublin saxophonist Matthew Halpin (flute), and trumpeter Bill Blackmore, a key figure in Dublin’s jazz scene.
ZOiD released his debut album, ZOiD Vs The Jazz Musicians of Ireland Vol. 1, in 2007. Production of ZOiD Vs Musicians Vol 2 began soon after, taking nearly 17 years. For Vol. 2, some musicians recorded their parts independently, while others recorded in Arad Studio with Les Keye and ZOiD’s Dublin studio.
Music reveals the journey of its creator from one life stage to another. Listening to ZVMV1 reveals a chaotic mind at work, while ZVMV2 has a better balance of creativity and structure, reflecting significant personal progress over the last 17 years!— ZOiD on making this album.
The album artwork is by New York-based artist Shane Ingersoll. The front cover displays black-andwhite illustrations of Dublin in the year 2116, a city at war centred around a bold purple “ZOiD” logo, with the title “ZOiD Vs Musicians Vol 2” on the upper left. On the back cover is a 12-panel comic book story (originally written by ZOiD using stick figures) and a glowing robotic hand.
ZOiD Vs Musicians Vol 2 is his sixth album. ZOiD has released music on Metamorphic Records (2022) and Winthorpe Electronics (2023), received much radio support from Cian Ó’Cióbháin (RTE’s An Taobh Tuathail) and Tom Ravenscroft (BBC Radio 6), performed at Open Ear Festival (2022), and remixed tracks for Void Complet (2024), Slow Assembly (2023), and Being Sarah (forthcoming). In 2025, ZOiD plans to release new music, collaborate with artists, and offer online courses.
Zoitrax is a record label promoting unknown artists and genre-defying music. In 2022, Zoitrax released the album ZONGS, featuring various female Irish vocalists. In 2023, Zoitrax released a collaborative album with Irish musicians, Internal Space Element, and the debut album of a MexicanAmerican electronic music producer, Caleb Peinado, Music for eSports. The latest release was an EP by Japanese artist Gyazai Gyozo, Mutant Tank.
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