QUARANTINE PROFILE: Zanski
We’ve launch a profile series to highlight how artists are spending their time during quarantine. Several times a week we’ll highlight a new artist across the globe and see how they’re keeping busy during COVID-19 lockdowns.
Toronto’s Zanski bring us his unique layered R&B vocal styling in his latest EP Upon Frigid Water. We’re super excited to be able to chat with him to see what he’s been up to during lockdown.
What’s something new you’ve cooked/baked?
Just recently made a pumpkin filled ravioli (from scratch) with a ricotta & sage butter sauce.
Song (or album) you’ve had on repeat:
Dijon’s How Do You Feel About Getting Married? and Tom Misch/Yussef Dayes What Kinda Music.
What’s a song that is your go to comfort jam?Robbers - The 1975, or Uneasy Hearts Weigh The Most - Dance Gavin Dance.
If you could only watch one film or TV show for the rest of time what would it be?
It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia!
Things keeping Zanski happy: These are all the things that are keeping me busy, and giving me some semblance of normalcy. Cassette tapes and pedals that I’ve been using to create tape loops; Video games to escape a bit; some light (heavy) reading to challenge myself; cooking accessories, notebooks to write in, Apple Pencil for drawing and painting, etc)
What’s something you miss the most right now?
Being around other people in other cities. Traveling and seeing my friends/family for sure.
Are there any livestream concerts/events you’ve really been inspired by or enjoying right now?
James Blake’s livestream was phenomenal.
Anything new we should know about that you’re working on?
Music, always. New albums, new singles, new side projects, new art. Definitely will have something new coming really soon.