Zach Seals On the Making Of ‘Entropy Vol.1’
What was the creative process like for this particular 'Entropy Vol.1?'
This project demanded a substantial amount of emotional investment. I initially created the first demo for Midas shortly before the onset of the pandemic. The subsequent two years, marked by the pandemic's impact, greatly influenced the overall tone and direction of the project. Notably, the initial demos for "Dearly Departed" and "Kill Bill" were both developed during the same week. However, it wasn't until collaborators like Eman Keller came on board that the project truly took its current form. My connection with Joriah, for instance, was established during our participation in the Johnny Mercer Songwriting Project, and it was then that he contributed his verse to "Kill Bill" and joined the project. The whole project took 2 years to complete and was truly a fun and invigorating and collaborative experience.
Have you noticed any particular interpretations or connections that listeners have made with 'Entropy Vol.1?'
Not particularly, people have been understanding what I’ve been trying to say generally. A lot of random people have been reaching out on TikTok to tell me how much the project means to them and that has been really awesome to see.
Which song do you like the best and why?
Midas took the most time and energy so it’ll have a special place in my heart. I also feel like vocally I put the most energy into that performance.
Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how you got started in music?
I’m a queer black singer-songwriter originally from Baltimore MD, I’ve been writing songs and poems since I was 12 and only started publishing my work on Spotify in 2019 with my first EP “It Was Never That Deep”. My goal is to make music that grabs you by the ribcage and throws you across the room.
Are there any specific venues or festivals that you dream of performing at?
Royal Albert Hall in the UK with full orchestra and Coachella of course.
