A decade in the making but only 37 minutes of pure ear candy, Zedd’s new album “Telos” is more like a modern art piece—a bit puzzling but oh-so-pretty!
Zedd, the Electronic Artiste Extraordinaire
Anton Zaslavski, known on stage as Zedd, has long proven his artistic chops with billion-stream brain candy hits like “Stay” and “The Middle.” Now, he’s dove headfirst into the ocean of experimental sounds with “Telos”, which in Greek means ‘the end’—setting quite the dramatic stage!
“The real form of artistry isn’t about what people expect you to do; it’s about what you, as a human being and as a work of art, want to do.” - Zedd
Zedd's Musical Journey
In a recent tête-à-tête, Zedd shared how he’s learning to put emotion before ego. The opener, “Out of Time,” carries classic EDM vibes, smoothly transitioning into “Tangerine Rays”—which, if we were to compare it to food, is like a deliciously predictable strawberry shortcake without the icing!
- Highlight 1: “Shanti” audibly paints an epic scene by blending a recitation of Hindu texts with energetic pop—it's like meditating on a rollercoaster!
- Highlight 2: “Sona” is a wild card, combining instruments that sound like a Celtic rave—think of Hobbits hosting a party!
- Highlight 3: And don’t sleep on “Lucky” featuring Remi Wolf—this one is bound to have you singing along, whether you want to or not!
With “Telos,” Zedd has shown that he can create tracks that will not only ignite the dance floor but also tug at the heartstrings. So grab your LED accessories and dive into this musical extravaganza—because this is an album to savor!
Illustration by Zedd © Interscope Records.