ZACH DEERING / X23
X23's Journey
This page will explore and share all the songs/projects X23 has been involved in so far.
RELEASES, SINGLES AND AN EP ON THE WAY.....
X23's latest release was another collaboration with Dutch Artist Høbie. 'Exhibit B' was this time self released by the two and gained itself more than 11000+ streams. This release was also the kick-start of X23's venture onto Spotify. All tracks and future releases were added to the streaming service.
Gigs
Being a techno/Electronic artist gigs are a huge way of promoting and getting recognized. To date X23 has played two gigs in Ireland, the first being in Limerick Ireland where he played for 1hr and 30mins and the second gig being in Dublin where he played b2b with Irish dj/producer Erik Burka.
Gig Locations;
Alfie Earls basement for Club 061, Limerick
The Cellar (Underneath Workmans), Dublin
Debut EP + Management
After gaining more traction, Speed Management based in Dublin took over managing X23, providing a helping hand and helping to release X23's debut EP, 'Dull Blank Faces'. The EP consisted of four tracks, two orignals and two remixes by nktrnl and Vendex. The EP was premiered on 3 different labels/collectives, Four Four Magazine, Motz, THE BRVTALIST and also released on the record label Normative. After being released X23 gained plenty of followers.
Link to EP
Collaboration Number 2
After releasing regularly for 1 and a half years, X23 started to gain traction. Collaboration with dutch artist Høbie would be the next move. 'Exhibit A' released on Soundcloud on the 21st on December 2020. It was released on the prestigious record label Industrial Violence and the track gained more than 22,000+ streams.
Link to track
More Singles..
Following the collaboration with Buttress two more singles were released on two new record labels, one being Occult Rhythms and the other being Pure Hate 000. these two singles respectively got plenty of streams each totaling 2000+ streams each.
Link to tracks;
First Collaboration
X23 and Dublin based artist Buttress came together to create the track Dark Brotherhood. The track was released on the familiar Insane Industry and racked up a whopping 21,000 + streams since its release in July 2020.
X23 & Buttress - Dark Brotherhood Link
Singles, Singles & More Singles
After two more releases on the Italian Label 'Insane Industry', X23 released his next singles on Bulgarian Label '𝕮𝖗𝖚𝖘𝖆𝖉𝖊', the single Paarthurnax gained over 4000 streams on Soundcloud and was a turning point for X23 as more eurphoric influences were involved in the track.
Track Link
First Release - Routes
In 2019 X23's first rack came out via an Italian Record Label 'Insane Industry". The track was the first of many from X23 and from its release established X23 as a hard techno/industrial producer.
Link to Routes
X23 JOINS SOUNDCLOUD
Joining Soundcloud, especially in Ireland allows music to be shared regularly and easily listened to by promoters, labels and listeners.
Link to X23's Soundcloud - Link