Artist Spotlight || ZIONOV ND || #71

Zionov ND is a dedicated producer and performer from Riga, Latvia. He uses his eclectic love for all music to meld together some genuinely unique Neurofunk and Liquid drum and bass. Starting his journey in the field of Hip Hop and beats working for rappers in his local area, he then moved to Trap music and gained popularity within that scene. It was friends who introduced the already talented producer to DNB and he was instantly inspired to create. His Neurofunk introduction came from the 50th Neuropunk Podcast, and that was the concrete set and hardened.

Zionov ND finds his inspiration in a vast array of different musical stylings, all of them bass-focused. You can find elements of multiple musical genres within his Neurofunk output. With a strong belief that music makes us powerful, he’s here for the vibes and nothing else.

Are you a Stonxer?

What does it mean to be a Stonxer? Big gnarly bass and big SHOOPY WOOPY leads is what Zionov ND thinks……and he’s right.

This tracks for the floor stompers and jaw clenchers.

As the track begins the soundscape is described in strings and synth, percussive loops and trailer FX drag the listener towards the moment of rest and suspense. The calm before the storms is permeated with low-passed bass aperitifs that temp the listener in with delectable reeses and diabolical pads until the question is asked.

Who is a Stonxer? I AM A STONXER

He most definitely IS.

The bass is crunchy, the arps are menacing and the drums are knocking at your door post 3am asking if you’ve got a cheeky bump. This is a furious masterpiece of synthesis and sinister sonic slaps round yo’ head.

To put it bluntly, if this was the sole reward for all their efforts combined over the last 3 years. Then the boys would call it a job well done. Zionov, thank you. You rock.