Zoy Zoy TSOV-237.5 Vertical Scratchers is John Schmersal

Vertical Scratchers is John Schmersal (ex-Brainiac/Enon

Thumping Juno bass and drums fortified with an 808

Wampire recorded Bazaar with trusted producer Jacob Portrait (of Unknown Mortal Orchestra)

and the result is perhaps some of our best work yet

Zoy Zoy TSOV-237.5 Vertical Scratchers is John SchmersalThe songs on Zoy Zoy are a mix of traditionals and originals, and they are intense. They are extraordinarily sophisticated. The band speak French, but use the expression "very rock and roll" quite seriously, implying their awareness that the loud guitars and bewildering rhythmic complexity separates them from their peers. They are proud that their members represent the different cultural groups of Niger, some of which haven't always been on the best