V&Z is the collaborative project of acclaimed drummer-composer Valentina Magaletti and multi-instrumentalist Zongamin (Susumu Mukai). Both members of the experimental pop ensemble Vanishing Twin, they formed V&Z to explore a fusion of dub and post-punk influences. Their debut album, "Suono Assente" (2023), features contributions from Cathy Lucas, Coby Sey, and Venus Ex Machina. The duo's innovative sound has been showcased in live performances, including their full live debut at Kings Place in February 2024. ([kingsplace.co.uk](https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/contemporary/v-z-2/?utm_source=openai))