ZIA (band)

ZIA were an American industrial rock band based out of New York City. It was founded by Elaine Walker in 1989 as a solo outlet before expanding the project into a band. ZIA released six albums: Zia v1.2 (1992), Zia v1.5 (1994), Big Bang! (2000), Martians (2006), Drum 'n' Space (2011) and Trapezoid (2019)[1][2]

ZIA
OriginNew York City, New York, United States
Genres
Years active1989–present
Labels
Websitewww.ziaspace.com
Past members

History

ZIA originally began in 1989 as an outlet for microtonal composer Elaine Walker's solo work. Walker had already released her debut studio album titled Blue Cartoon in 1989. That year she recorded her first song, titled "Waiting for the Winds (Woza Moya)", as ZIA and in 1989 released it on the Zulu Hits various artists compilation by Celluloid Records. She recorded Zia v1.2 in 1992 and brought in a band for Zia v1.5, her second release.[3] Fifth Colvmn Records released the EP Shem in 1996 by and the composition "Space-Time" was released on the label's Echo compilation.[4][5] The album showcased her atonal composition technique with electronic music.[6]

Walker returned to solo work and self-released two studio albums, 2006's Martians and 2011's Drum 'n' Space'. Walker released her second EP in 2018 titled Four-Momentum, which was followed a year later by her sixth album Trapezoid.[7]

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Compilation appearances

  • Zulu Hits (1989, Celluloid)
  • Echo (1996, Fifth Colvmn)
  • Boston Elektro 101 (1996, Sinless)
  • Mind/Body Compilation Volume 3 (1996, Atomic Novelties/DIY)
  • Musical Sampler 1998 (1998, Deus ex Musica)
  • Movement 1998 (1998, Deus ex Musica)
  • Shades of Grey (1998, Grinding Into Emptiness)
  • She: A Female Trip-Hop Experience (2001, Sonic Images Electronica)[8]
  • Bloc Party - Tapes (2013, !K7)[9]

References
  1. Ankeny, Jason. "Zia". AllMusic. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  2. A. Barton, Jacob (December 13, 2017). "A discussion With Elaine Walker". UnTwelve. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  3. "Zia: Shem > Overview". AllMusic. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  4. Marburger, Lex (February 1, 1997). "Various artists: Echo". Lollipop Magazine. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  5. Christian, Chris (April 1996). "Zia: Shem". Sonic Boom. 4 (3). Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  6. Worley, Jon (March 18, 1996). "Zia: Shem EP". Aiding & Abetting (103). Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  7. Gourley, Bob (1993). "ZIA". Chaos Control. Retrieved September 9, 2020.
  8. "Various Artists: She: A Female Trip-Hop Experience > Overview". AllMusic. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  9. "Bloc Party/Kele: Bloc Party Tapes > Review". AllMusic. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
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