sz0n1ck // Soma // FSR

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  • sz0n1ck // Soma // FSR

  • 30 / Male
  • [Isle Of Man], US
  • Last Login: 12/17/2009

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Interests

  • General

    sonic phenomena; unveiling the mysteries of the unknown ;p
  • Movies

    blade runner, pi, strange days, etc etc
  • Television

    yes, too much i'm afraid, it's megans fault =/
  • Books

    the dark tower series ; cosmic trigger ; nothing in this book is true...but its exactly the way things are ; behold a pale horse ; the singularity is near ; neuromancer ; the difference engine ; any+all phil k dick
  • Heroes

    what would jesus do

Companies

  • Freestyle Recordings [FSR]

    • LA; ATX; STL, Worldwide US
    • founder/owner/label head
    current

Blurbs

About me:


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american born producer Zack B , working under the codename: sz0n1ck [an amalgamation of the word 'sonic', his own name 'zack', and the 0 and 1 's that are the primary building blocks of his beloved digital audio] has carved a unique place in the intersection of drum & bass music, signature sound design, and custom software development. much of his work is released thru his own imprint, Freestyle Recordings [FSR], which features his solo debut as well as work alongside collaborators such as Spiral'' and Squarewave. Aliases and collaborations include SOMA , ZEBRA , SCHIZOMIMETIX [with OmCreator], and a rotating cast of collaborators under the RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT and ECLIPSE aliases [with Squarewave]. the Imprint also includes a software development firm, headed by zack, creating customized audio software for producers, including MALDINI [BC], OPTIV [C4C], SPOR , and PENDULUM to name but a few. This year sees sz0n1ck hard at work on several highly secretive sound design projects for film & other digital media, overseeing the launch of several new software projects, as well as touring in support of new releases via FSR Digital, Airtight Imprint & Xposure Recordings UK.


FSR Feature in Computer Music Issue 93

[8 pages , 13 megs, right click to d/l]









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Who I'd like to meet:

like-minded, talented people in the digital media production field ; drum & bass producers / enthusiasts ; audio software developers ; international booking agencies; [ANYONE BUT] myspace stripper girlz :)

Comments

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  • Dec 19 2009 5:49 PM

    Grab the new shadybrain releases:



    Troels Knudsen "7down EP"
    Genre: Techhouse

    + FREE TUNE: Troels Knudsen - "External Self"


    Paperclip "Annunaki EP"
    Genre: Drum and Bass

    www.shadybrain.net or Beatport



  • Dec 13 2009 5:25 PM

    hey! how are you doing?
    ive released my new EP some days ago, you can get your copy here:

    http://bit.ly/6CAnMo
    (also available on itunes, junodownload, amazon, djdownload, resonant vibes, etc.)

    cheers!
  • Nov 25 2009 7:24 PM

    .. .. GAMMA AUDIO 008
    B1T CRUNCH3R - MEMORY LEAKS 2 EP


    Experimental Meets Formula once again in the latest installment to the Gamma Audio catalogue,B1t Crunch3r s Memory Leaks EP 2 futher explores the boundries of dubstep darker side.The sounds of Killeralien,Phonetic System,Jay Cotton & Dj Micron Coalesce  together to  diversify the ideas explored in this EP creating an overall sound that can be related to many other musical concepts while staying unique in its own way.

    TRACKLIST AND CLIP PREVIEW
    1 B1t Cruncher _ Her Last Romance (Micron Rmx)
    B1t Crunch3r vs Killeralien _ False Idol
    3 B1t Crunch3r _ Scratching in the Air (Killeralien Rmx)
    4 B1t Crunch3r _ Molecular Assembler (Phonetic System Rmx)

    GAMMA AUDIO MYSPACE
    BEATPORT FEEDS GAMMA AUDIO (subscribe here)

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  • Nov 22 2009 9:29 PM

    ATOMIK TAGS _ CRAZY GLUE_ DBOX REC. (DBX 006)

    Out Nov. 18th, 2009


    Photobucket..

    TRACKLIST:

    1) BAD
    2) GOODMORNING
    3) ROMAN PIRATES
    4) STOP
    5) WHEN I GO

    Recorded in his own studio based in Rome, after 3 years of hard work and changes, Crazy Glue contains different musical experiences that the artist experimented reaching an original sound after the past releases on labels such Subculture and Urban pressure.

    The E.P. is a set of tunes that ranging from jumpup to neurofunk.
    Much attention is given in the sound and rhythmic arrangements and it is into melodic tracks such as “bad”, “when I go” and “stop” that this collage get maximum pressure into dance floors.

    You can for sure find some inspiration from this funny, yet serious, sticky, tricky album,
    Where we blending past and future into carzy present.


    Out Now:
    http://www.junodownload.com/ppps/products/1486785-02.htm


    Check forthcoming releases on:
    www.myspace.com/dboxrecords
    Connect & support us on facebook:
    www.facebook.com/dboxrecords
    Follow us on Twitter :
    www.twitter.com/dboxrecords
    Send us your demo:
    http://soundcloud.com/dbox-records/dropbox
  • Nov 4 2009 9:22 PM

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    Betamorph Recordings
    presents:


    BETAMORPHOSIS VOLUME 3

    BUY EXCLUSIVELY FROM BEATPORT HERE


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    October 30th 2009


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    RECORDINGS
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  • Oct 31 2009 5:12 AM

    Open Frequency Monthly Live Music/Art Expo
    Free Admission All Ages Events 2-11pm
    @: Acadiana Center for Film & Media [ACFM]
    700 Lee Ave & Main Downtown Lafayette
    Booking/Vendor Spaces Available Monthly
    openfrequency700@gmail.com
    Open Frequency Facebook

    EVENT DATES: Nov 21st, Dec 19th, Jan 16th, Feb 20th,
    Mar 20th, Apr 17th, May 15th, June 19th



  • Oct 17 2009 2:51 PM

    OUT NOW:

    Rregula "Where Am I EP" SHB008
    feat The Panacea & Silent Witness
    Genre: Drum and Bass

    + FREE TUNE: Rregula - "Oblique"

    Download at www.shadybrain.net

    Also available:

    Felix Lupus "And Life Went On" SHBDT001
    Digital Exclusive
    Genre: Techno

    www.shadybrain.net or Beatport



  • Oct 17 2009 9:23 AM

    GAMMA AUDIO 007 _ KILLERALIEN _ GUILTY EP

    Gamma Audio is proud to Present it's Seventh EP of 2009, Killeralien's "Guilty EP" is a collaborative adventure into the darker side of the Dubstep genre. Hauntingly twisted atmosphere, progressive drums and sharp midrange bass are fused together with subsonic low pressure to create a lasting impression on the listener. Molded by the minds of Killeralien (London,UK), B1t Crunch3r (San Francisco CA USA), Mouch (Venice, Italy) & Section 8 (Atlanta,GA USA), this is a release that is sure to expand the soundscape of any dj set. Don' t miss to check this one up!
    1 Killeralien vs B1t Crunch3r _ Guilty
    2 Killeralien vs B1t Crunch3r vs Section 8 _ Parazood
    3 Killeralien vs Mouch _ Heresia
    4 Killeralien vs B1t Crunch3r _ Braintails
    5 Killeralien _ Reasonable
    BUY
    BEATPORT FEEDS preview GAMMA AUDIO
    The Release gonna be Available on all the other best digital Shop on 27th October
    &l
  • Oct 16 2009 6:31 AM

    Photobucket..
    After the Italian bassline 4 venture Dbox records releases
    its new project with 3 forthcoming Dubstep Ep.
    New and fresh sound from the massive Italian basement is coming soon…
    THE DUB BOX VOL.1
    1)NOIZA - GET MAD
    2)EZRA (DE NIRO rmx )  – COMIN’ FROM FAR
    3)MAURS – ITALIAN FISHERMAN
    4)djDANN – BLIP THIS
    Check forthcoming releases on:
    www.myspace.com/dboxrecords
    Connect & support us on facebook:
    www.facebook.com/dboxrecords
    Follow us on Twitter :
    www.twitter.com/dboxrecords
    Send us your demo:
    http://soundcloud.com/dbox-records/dropbox
  • Oct 2 2009 1:11 AM

    .. .. GAMMA AUDIO 006 GLOBAL WUB EP
    global wub ep
    Gamma Audio is back with a  Various Artists Releases featuring  artist from  Italy , Australia, Usa, Sardinia , Russia . This is something u dont wanna miss ... out 30th september on all best digital shop  .

    TRACKLIST

    1 De Niro (Italy) _ Jennifer
    2 Maurs (Sardinia) _Corel
    3 Lost (Russia) _ Demonstration of Sound
    4 B1t Crucnh3r (USA)_ Coronal Mass Ejection (Zeno RMX)
    5 Mother Inc (Italy) _ Moving Forward
    6 Phonetc System feat BNMC (Australia)  _ Stuck in Mind
    7 Arp XP vs Maurs (Sardinia) _ Merciless
    8 Mother inc (Itay) _ The End
    9 Dubbwune (Italy) _ Ital-Wub (B1t Crunch3r Rmx)

    PREVIEW
    GAMMA AUDIO MYSPACE FLASH PLAYER
    JUNO MP3 PLAYER

    SHOPS
    BEATPORT
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    ADDICTECH
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  • Sep 2 2009 4:00 AM

    Gamma Audio presents Met VS Choke _ Killa Alone Ep



    TRACKLIST
    1 Met vs Choke _ Killa Alone
    2 Met vs Choke _ Mothafunka
    3 Met vs Choke _ Morning Dubz
    4 Met vs Choke _ Mothafunka (Killeralien Rmx)

    Available to buy on
    BEATPORT
    ADDICTECH
    DIGITAL TUNES
    JUNO MP3

    PRELISTENING ON
    GAMMA AUDIO MYSPACE
    MET MYSPACE .. ..
  • Aug 26 2009 3:17 AM























  • Aug 15 2009 12:06 PM

    Dirtyphonics, BEST NEWCOMER PRODUCER (DNBA Awards 2009).



    Thanks for the support ! Big Up.
  • Aug 11 2009 12:08 AM

  • Jul 29 2009 7:39 AM

    Check our new release!

    CERN - "Non Fiction" - SHB007A
    DUO INFERNALE - "The Mirage" - SHB007AA


    Vinyl and MP3 OUT NOW!

    DOWNLOAD AT www.shadybrain.net or Beatport



    Listen:



  • Jul 28 2009 7:24 PM

    Betamorph Recordings presents:

    Teksteppa & MaxOhm

    Available world wide August 1st 2009

    For more information : (click here) TeksteppaMaxOhm



    Digital Tunes

    Juno

    Addictech

    Chemical Records

    Dubstep Records

    http://betamorphrecordings.com/
  • Jul 25 2009 6:42 AM


    Gamma Audio present B1t Crunch3r _ Memory Leaks EP




    Experimental meets formula in the third installment on the Gamma Audio Imprint. B1t Crunch3r Memory Leaks EP brings a glitchy approach to dubstep adding influences of trance and nuerofunk. It features a collaboration with Jay Cotton (Hollywood, CA), two original songs, and one VIP by B1t Crunch3r (Hollywood, CA). Opening with the title track, Memory Leaks, the EP takes you along a sinister journey, at times reminiscent of IDM and Jungle atmospheres departing in a melodic fashin with The Twig of Sister Tomorrow. The EP offers four eclectic flavors sure to diversify your DJ library.

    Tracklist:
    1 B1t Crunch3r _ Memory LEaks
    2 B1t Crunch3r _ Lost in the Mohave VIP
    3 B1t Crunch3r _ Molecular Assembler
    4 B1t Crunch3r feat Jay Cotton _ The twig of sister tomorrow

    Prelistening On
    GAMMA_AUDIO_MYSPACE

    Direct Links
    Beatport
    Digital Tunes
    Addictech
    Juno
  • Jul 17 2009 8:03 PM

    Just got that lil kaosillator.  Big thangs comin soon!
  • Jul 14 2009 11:20 AM

    Gamma Audio present KILLERALIEN _ No Life EP




    Gamma Audio is back to further diversify its catalouge with Killeralien's "Nolife" EP.  It combines tribal influenced drum patterns and we placed elements of Psy-trance and Nuero.  Its futuristic sound creates a common element through out the entire EP, while each song progresses in its own direction.  Featuring four original songs by Killeralien (London, UK) and a collaboration with B1t Crunch3r (Hollywood, CA, USA).  This is a release that is not to be missed and is sure to tear up any venue.    

    Tracklist:
    1 Killeralien _ No Life
    2 Killeralien feat B1t Crunch3r _ Electronic Warfare 
    3 Killeralien _ Damnate
    4 Killeralien _ Eclypse
    5 Killeralien _ Destination-Zero-Z

    Prelistening On
    GAMMA_AUDIO_MYSPACE

    Direct Links
    Beatport
    Digital Tunes
    Addictech
    Juno

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  • Jun 24 2009 2:23 AM

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    Gamma Audio present The Travelogue RMXs EP
    GammaAudio presents its second EP, assembled by B1t Crunch3r (Hollywood, CA, USA), Adapt (Benner Elk, NC, USA), and Phonetic System (Sydney, Austrailia), it offers four new and distinctive remixes from Killeralien (London, UK), Mouch (Venice, Italy), and Kelly Dean (Costa Mesa, CA, USA).    Dark atomsphere, tight pounding drum lines and sub frequencies are merged together to create a common theme between all the songs while staying unique to each artist involved.  This is a release that is sure to impact a crowd created by names you will want to watch in the future.  

    Tracklist:
    1 B1t Crunch3r Adapt_ House of Ophiucus (Killeralien RMX)
    2 B1t Crunch3r Adapt _ Foresight (Mouch Rmx)
    3 B1t Crunch3r and Phonetic system _Replicators (Kelly Dean RMX)
    4 B1t Crunch3r _ Night Creatures (Killeralien RMX)

    Available to buy on Beatport, Addictech, Juno Download, Digital Tunes.

    Prelistening On
    GAMMA_AUDIO_MYSPACE

    Direct Links
    Beatport
    Digital Tunes
    Addictech
    Juno
  • Jun 8 2009 2:41 AM

    Hows it going? im just leting you know i have a new song up!(Snuff The Pigs)
    Check it out and let me know what you think!
    -Bug-
  • Jun 2 2009 3:06 AM

    Gamma Audio Recording Digital Dubstep .. GAMMA_AUDIO_ON_BEATPORT PRELISTENING ON: GAMMA_AUDIO_MYSPACE
  • May 19 2009 2:17 AM

    Gamma Audio Recording Soon Available on BEATPORT, ADDICTECH, WASABEAT>> __ Nu Forthcoming Tunes On Gamma Audio Myspace__ Added a Nu Player on the Page! Come and CHECK It! More to come soon ..... STAY TUNED !
  • May 5 2009 8:47 PM

    Out Now: "IB4 Digital EP "

    IB4 Digital EP contains 4 tracks by Hallucinator, Hydrophobics, Aeph and Atomik Tags most talented and acclaimed
    producers of the fresh Italian Dnb scene.
    Taken from the Italian Bassline 4 cd compilation, the IB4 Digital EP is the first digital release from Dbox Records a new label from Italy.

    Check our space for more infos

    IB4EPRESIZE..

    Direct Link:

    http://www.junodownload.com/ppps/products/1414238-02.htm
  • May 3 2009 4:15 PM

    Airtight Imprint 004
    A. Dread Foxx - Clash feat Werd2Jah
    AA. Dread Foxx - Kingston Dub feat. King Rubby

    Click on image below for audio clips ->

    Click to listen!
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    Dropping Mid May
    12" Distributed Worldwide by Nu Urban Music
    Digital release to follow soon thereafter