Roel Funcken officially popped up on the scene in 2010, with his solo debut, titled Vade, out on Ad Noiseam. But fans of electronic music, and IDM in general, have been tracking this Dutch musician for over a decade prior, when, along with his brother, Don, the duo has released some of the genre defining music on labels such as Djak-Up-Bitch, Schematic, Sublight Records, Neo Ouija, n5MD , Arcola (Warp) as the one and only Funckarma. In 2009 the Funcken brothers kicked off their very own, digital-only, Funcken Industry imprint, which hosted a few of their other projects and offshoots, such as Shadow Huntaz, Scone, Quench, Automotive, and the latest from Roel's solo works. Roel continues to influence the evolution of music through numerous releases (Sapper Morton on Analogical Force, Semtinal Convex on Methlab and Prester Hynn on his own imprint to name a few) and active engagement in the community, with music festival curation, mixes on mixlr and soundcloud and weekly playlists on Soundcloud and spotify. Roel's music is advanced in sound design, often incorporating unique experimentation in electronic sound, with cut-up, twisted, atmospheric sonic soundscapes, leaving the cranium always begging for more. His ambient textures maintain a cinematic quality throughout, while his percussive arrangements retain a constantly mutating framework, always reconstructing its rhythm and structure, contradicting complex configurations and minimal design. It's always a pleasure to taste the latest treat from this aural engineer, and find the latest gem in his never-ending arsenal of sound. Definitely check out his music Funck’d subscription on bandcamp to check out his latest tracks and get some exclusive material).

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K.ZIA is a London & Dakar based, Brussels-born, world-raised multi-talented artist known for her captivating and emotive performances, visuals and music. She boasts a unique and soulful voice that showcases her wide range of musical influences, blending elements of R&B, Soul and AfroPop to create a sound that is contemporary and timeless often incorporating elements of community and togetherness. 

Born to a Martinican father and an internationally acclaimed Belgo-Congolese artist mother (Zap Mama), K.ZIA's upbringing exposed her to a diverse array of cultures and music, which is evident in her art translated in music, videography and fashion. Raised on stage, she honed her skills singing backing vocals on tour with her mother and performing alongside her father in spectacular circus and theatre shows. 

In 2018, K.ZIA moved to Berlin and released her debut EP “RED". She has since been invited to perform across the globe, both as a headliner and opening act for notable artists like Sampa The Great, Omar Lyefook, Tayla Parx, Kota the friend and more as well as collaborated with artists from all genres and generations. 

In January 2022, K.ZIA released her debut album, “Genesis“, accompanied by a visually stunning universe. The album garnered over 2.5 million streams in just a few months, receiving critical acclaim through fans and press like Rolling Stones, Elle or Vogue to name a few, solidifying her status as a rising star. 
In 2023 she expands considerably as she enters the world of cinema with her debut film appearance as a main character in “Les vengeances de Maitre Poutifard” along side on of France’s most acclaimed actors Christian Clavier. She continues as she works in sync, artistic direction for other artists while simultaneously releasing “Kintsugi Heart” a 6 track EP sharing her experience going in and out of Depression in 2021. 
 
In 2024 she releases a collaborative body of work called Twin Flame with Philly bord London based artist Sedric Perry who gather 1 million streams in just one month.  

While waiting for the release of the second move she stars in, K.ZIA is currently cooking up some new sounds...stay alert, stay woke.

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