Irish, electronic producer ZOiD announces his new single ‘Strong‘. A collaborative project with renowned Folk singer/songwriter Inni-K.

“Strong” focuses on the existential, rug-pull effect, of living during the pandemic and lockdowns of the last two years and how the world looks different on the other side.

“You don’t always have to be so strong“

Reminiscent of Beth Gibbons (Portishead) level of vocal dynamic, there’s also a sentimentality to Inni-K’s lyrical jaunts. A reassurance, that it’s ok to let our guard down, to feel and embrace our emotions. As we experience life through the lens of new perspectives.

Positive beats (courtesy of ZOiD) lift the mood, pushing us toward the light at the end of the tunnel.

Strong is third release from his forthcoming collaborative album “Internal Space Element”. And the first since his double collaboration with Hyperpop artist Meljoann.

Composition and production are credited to both artists with recording and mixing courtesy of Les Keye. The single features a lush string quartet performed by Cora Venus-Lunney, Aoife Durnin and Ailbhe Mc Donagh.

“A great project to work with over lockdown with ZOiD, to write lyrics and find a melody that’d go over the beautiful string arrangement. It was a lovely challenge.”
Inni-K

“It was an absolute pleasure working with Inni-K! I’d listened to her album ‘The Hare and The Line’ and really loved it. She’d worked with my friend Les Keye previously, so he introduced us. The songwriting sessions were great fun”
ZOiD.

About The Artists.

Producer and multi-instrumentalist ZOiD has been making waves on the the electronic music scene in recent years. His own label Zoitrax released his 3rd album “ZONGS”, featuring collaborations with 8 different vocalists, on digital and CD formats on 8th April 2022. ZOiD’s music has previously been described by the Sunday Tribune as “either the future of jazz or the end of jazz as we know it” and as “wonderful future-bop realms” by The Irish Times. Keep your eyes on planet ZOiD for plenty of releases in the near future.

Named by RTÉ.ie as “one of ten fierce women defining Irish culture”, Dublin-based singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Inni-K’s music draws on her extensive background in folk and traditional Irish music, even as she ventures into new musical territories. Her original songwriting career (‘The Hare & the Line’ 2019 and ‘The King has Two Horse’s Ears’ 2015), combines ethereal vocals with deft musicianship, evocative lyrics and a unique approach to song-writing. Inni-K has also performed, toured and recorded with Ré – traditional group including Cormac Begley, Liam Ó Maonlaí, Maitiú Ó Casaide & Peter O Toole. Having shared stages with such varied and renowned musicians as Malian kora master Toumani Diabaté, Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh, Lisa O Neill, jazz drummer Jeff Ballard, Glen Hansard, Javier Mas (Leonard Cohen’s spanish guitarist), Wallis Bird, Efterklang, Tiny Ruins and many more, Inni-K is becoming a well-established presence in Irish music.