Himszlow and Matzak’s new SZ project bridges the gap between introspective listening and main room impact.

SZ have crafted a sound that prioritises meticulous, cinematic sound design and heavy low-end drive over fleeting club trends. Forged on a foundation of immersive textures and soaring melodies, the project leans heavily into a slow-burn aesthetic, that intelligently crosses over into melodic, progressive, melodic Afro house circuits.

The synergy driving SZ is the product of serious studio mileage. Nicolas Matuszczak (Matzak) has been a reliable fixture in the electronic circuit since the late 2000s. With a catalogue spanning heavyweight labels like Kompakt, Boxer Recordings, and Citizen, his previous albums – Life Beginnings and Bring Me the Moon – nailed a specific crossover of orchestral elements and precise, club-ready arrangements.

Himszlow supplies the sharp, floor-focused intuition. Emerging during the minimal techno surge, his recent output on Ukrainian imprint Dear Deer – alongside remix trades with artists like Hannes Bieger and Olivier Giacomotto – proves his ability to anchor emotional, narrative-led tracks with serious percussive weight. Together, they fuse these two disciplines effortlessly.

Landing on Runemark Records makes complete sense for a project of this scale. It is a calculated pivot into slower, mesmeric territories, built specifically for DJs who understand how to hold a room and construct a set with patience.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the members of the electronic music project SZ?

SZ is a collaborative project formed by French electronic music producers Himszlow and Nicolas Matuszczak, professionally known as Matzak.

What genre of music does the SZ collaboration produce?

The duo produces a slow-burn crossover of melodic techno, progressive, and melodic Afro house, characterised by cinematic sound design, orchestral elements, and heavy low-end drive.

Which record label is releasing the debut project from SZ?

The debut collaborative project from SZ is being released on Runemark Records.