ZADAR is a band founded and run by Antonio G from Philadelphia who writes dark guitar-based music. He’s currently working on the band’s first album and searching for like-minded band members to join him in playing it live.

Link to the latest music
https://zadars.bandcamp.com

Where are you based?
Philadelphia

How long have you been making music?
4

What genre would you consider your music to be?
Post-Punk/Gothic Rock/Synth Pop

What inspired you to pursue a career in music?
Lifelong passion for and love of music starting with my mother’s record and cassette collection of 80s synth pop and freestyle classics.

What are your biggest musical influences?
The Sisters of Mercy, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Night Sins, The Cure, Glynn McCann, Rosetta Stone, Chain Cult, The Smiths, Killing Joke, New Order, Korine, Zucchero, etc.

Are you signed to a label or are you an independent artist?
Independent

What have been the biggest challenges in your music career?
Having to wear multiple hats such as writer, artist, designer, manager, promoter, etc when all you really want to do is write and record music.

How many songs or albums have you released to date?
5 singles, working on debut album and more material.

Can you tell us a few things about your latest release?
“Halos” is a song about regret and loss. It’s a song about somehow coming to terms with your failure and past mistakes and still moving on with your life. This song was the most difficult one to complete so far, having taken four months to complete. There exists an alternate version with different vocals provided by regular vocalist Antonio G but he did not like the result which is where Isa Nielsen comes in. Isa Nielsen is a vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter who has played on MTV Specials, MTV VMB AWARDS, and festivals. Isa also opened the Best of Blues Festival for Tom Morello’s headliner (Rage Against The Machine) and John 5 (Marilyn Manson / Rob Zombie).

Any plans for new music or upcoming projects we should know about?
Working on debut album and more material some of which will be gothic rock and some will incorporate more synths and electronic equipment.

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