Rudi Mikhail Zygadlo, named after two Russians dancers: Rudolph Nureyev and… Read Full Bio ↴Rudi Mikhail Zygadlo, named after two Russians dancers: Rudolph Nureyev and Mikhail Baryshnikov, yet another of the Scottish-bred beat contingent, who have spent the last year and change convincing the seven Americans paying attention that Glasgow is far more than the sum of Belle & Sebastian, Franz Ferdinand, and cheap stereotypes involving Groundskeeper Willie and his retirement grease. Like Mike Slott, Hudson Mohawke, and Rustie, Zygadlo operates at the hazy intersection of hip-hop and dubstep, and despite the reductive simplifications they’ve engendered, like anything truly creative, their styles are singular.
Inspired by classical, church liturgies, opera, folk, Zappa, and early ’00s early hip-hop, Zygaldo’s music stands out from his peers for his eclecticism and deep devotion to song-craft, boasting well-constructed hooks, bridges, and breakdowns. Calling these “beats” does them a grave disservice, with their brain-frying synths, ruthless groove, and symphonic inclinations most closely resembling Guido and Nosaj Thing. Hearing Zygadlo on a Mary Anne Hobbs’ BBC1 mix for the first time, engendered a stop-whatever-it-is-that-you’re-doing epiphany, one that immediately made me want to know more about the man who will soon be eliciting a spate of bad “Rudi Can’t Fail” headlines. A Google search brought back little information other than mentioning that he used to play in an indie-rock group called The Velcro Quartet. Thus, this interview needed to happen. Zygaldo’s first full-length, Great Western Laymen, drops in April on Planet Mu.
All the music in the album Great Western Laymen was written, recorded and produced in his bedroom: "Its a banal setting but i guess it has become an atmospheric requisite for me to write, in the way that I do. My work desk faces the window which faces Great Western Road, referred to in the in album's title so there's an immediate connection there. From my window I can see two big churches which may also have helped me (immaculately) conceive the ecclesiastical themes inherent in the lyrics. But there were other reasons for that too."
Inspired by classical, church liturgies, opera, folk, Zappa, and early ’00s early hip-hop, Zygaldo’s music stands out from his peers for his eclecticism and deep devotion to song-craft, boasting well-constructed hooks, bridges, and breakdowns. Calling these “beats” does them a grave disservice, with their brain-frying synths, ruthless groove, and symphonic inclinations most closely resembling Guido and Nosaj Thing. Hearing Zygadlo on a Mary Anne Hobbs’ BBC1 mix for the first time, engendered a stop-whatever-it-is-that-you’re-doing epiphany, one that immediately made me want to know more about the man who will soon be eliciting a spate of bad “Rudi Can’t Fail” headlines. A Google search brought back little information other than mentioning that he used to play in an indie-rock group called The Velcro Quartet. Thus, this interview needed to happen. Zygaldo’s first full-length, Great Western Laymen, drops in April on Planet Mu.
All the music in the album Great Western Laymen was written, recorded and produced in his bedroom: "Its a banal setting but i guess it has become an atmospheric requisite for me to write, in the way that I do. My work desk faces the window which faces Great Western Road, referred to in the in album's title so there's an immediate connection there. From my window I can see two big churches which may also have helped me (immaculately) conceive the ecclesiastical themes inherent in the lyrics. But there were other reasons for that too."
Persephone
Rudi Zygadlo Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Persephone' by these artists:
Ace Landauer It's only death That holds me back Why wait for spring To pa…
Allison Russell Blood on my shirt, two ripped buttons Might've killed me tha…
Belle's Wake Swiftly you stole me away From the thoughts in my mind Of…
City Escape My hands, my hands, are shaking to the beat of…
Cocteau Twins Hey, the chances I must waste Hey, ever dirt even there…
Cocteau Twins (1984 - Treasure) Hey, the chances I must waste Hey, ever dirt even there…
Daemon Lost I can't remember the moment When I saw the most beautiful…
Daisy the Great The plight of the siren is no one believes her…
Ezzy All watch it levitate and hit the wall but not…
Humbird When the fogs lifts Are you afraid you'll drift back into…
John Mark McMillan Persephone Lord of the dead Do we all go down for a…
Kellianna Persephone, Persephone Speak to me your mysteries I'll eat f…
Kingfisher Sky Disconnected from life and the real world disconnected fro…
Kula Shaker deep below the world persephone sings of love forgotten ca…
Lauren Hoffman Man walk beside me, In shadows side long glance, Never dead …
Lycia Sugar sweet, pressing lips to taste defeat Something divine,…
lysandre J′endosse la peur Comme une naissance Ne me dites pas où all…
Mandragora Scream Deep inside, it's your dark side Don't let it lay, don't…
Mario Spinetti Fall to spring It came so soon I didn't see it change I…
Moon Hound How long I've waited to understand Why this goddess of the…
Norine Braun The river flows underground Crone stand and wipes her brow S…
Novela noir Entró y cerró Sin avisar Y su espalda se empezó A incendiar …
Opeth A beloved name inside my heart A fleeting glance became the…
Our Frankenstein I'm not waiting for you I'm not growing with you See you…
Patricia Barber Summer pales, like a ghost of stubborn Spring This itch, thi…
PierceTheSkies She remind me of Persephone She down on her knees think…
RaXaR In the hall over the mountains Watching us, do as they…
Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers Persephone I will keep this brooding brief For it is Fate an…
Sidney Gish I′ve called Persephone By the name purse-a-phone And Greek g…
SOLEMN JUDGEMENT I've tried to clean your scent off of me more…
SPURSY Keep me in your lungs, like a lovely loveless love Taste…
Stevie Bea Persephone saw the pomegranate And wondered, "Can it be so b…
Stuart McNair Thank the lord in heaven, I just got home Never been…
Tamino Yes my love, I confess to you I am only here…
The Rule of Two Carter tryna get his bands up Tryna get some motherfuckers t…
The Soulbreaker Company A Shield a sheep a letter and fire, bring the…
The Tragic Thrills Persephone you reek of orchids Daises, tulips, long-stemmed …
The Virgin Spirit The sun takes one more lap for you The hourglass beats…
Victoria K Go here the voices of the deep The echoing The bellowing whi…
White Ivy Persephone breathed new life to your lungs And from that bre…
Wishbone Ash There's a light that shines on Persephone, Always a fire in…
Your Name In Vain She wipes the tears from her heavy eyes There she waits…
Yumi Zouma I'm alright, here on the floor Climbing up the walls and…
Ʌ I bid you take my life I bid you take my…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Rudi Zygadlo:
Lily I′ve been waiting I've been waiting I′ve been waiting I've …
Melpomene Mean while you falling in love And it hurts me overseas Me…
Russian Dolls Though I've lost, when I found my way To your solid…
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