Zeds Dead
Toronto duo of DC and Hooks, swinging between dubstep, drum and bass and house in a single set, and running the Deadbeats label on the side.
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About Zeds Dead
Zeds Dead is the partnership of Dylan Mamid (DC) and Zachary Rapp-Rovan (Hooks), who began working together in Toronto making hip-hop beats before turning to electronic music around 2009. Their name came early, and so did their reputation, built largely on remixes and bootlegs passed around online in the first wave of North American dubstep.
Their remix of Blue Foundation's "Eyes on Fire" and the Moody Blues-sampling "White Satin" were the tracks that first carried them beyond Canada, both leaning on slow, melodic builds before heavy drops. Their debut album, Northern Lights, followed in 2016, pairing that bass weight with guest vocalists and a broader, more song-led approach.
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What festivals is Zeds Dead playing in 2026?
Zeds Dead is booked at 3 festivals we cover: Give Thanks 2026, Decadence Colorado 2026, Eternal NYE 2026.
Is Zeds Dead on tour?
Yes. Zeds Dead has 7 shows listed, from Detroit, MI on Nov 27, 2026 to Washington, DC on Dec 28, 2026, plus 3 festivals on the page above.
Is Zeds Dead playing Give Thanks 2026?
Yes, Zeds Dead is on the Give Thanks 2026 lineup, November 25–28, 2026 at San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, CA. They play Wednesday, November 25.
Is Zeds Dead playing Decadence Colorado 2026?
Yes, Zeds Dead is on the Decadence Colorado 2026 lineup, December 30–31, 2026 at Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO. They play Wednesday, December 30.
Is Zeds Dead playing Eternal NYE 2026?
Yes, Zeds Dead is on the Eternal NYE 2026 lineup, December 30–31, 2026 at Orlando Amphitheater at the Central Florida Fairgrounds, Orlando, FL. They play Thursday, December 31.
What kind of music does Zeds Dead play?
Zeds Dead plays dance, dubstep and bass.