Vancouver indie-rocker Wesley David Scott is the songwriting mastermind behind Zulu Panda. His brand of quirky folk-rock feels like home for any Canadian, coast to coast to coast. Flowing seamlessly from up-tempo rockers to acoustic campfire ballads, the music of Zulu Panda is equal parts raw passion and folksy charm. Melodies surging through his powerful baritone vocal cords create a sweet sense of nostalgia, as they are coupled with tongue-in-cheek lyrics and quality production. He has performed across Canada extensively and even toured in China and the United States.

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"Zulu Panda Recorded an Album With Different Musicians and Producers in Every Province and Territory" - Vue Weekly

 

His most recent record Sad Bastard Music (2019) takes listeners on a scenic multi-genre walk through heartache, internal-discovery and self-deprecating hilarity. His prior album 13 Canadian Love Letters (2018) was made to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Canada, each song recorded in a different province and territory in Canada, drawing from the diverse talents of 19 producers and 14 session musicians. He's also released a compelling studio rock album entitled Power On! (2018) and a live album called Live at Junction City Music Hall (2017).

 

Motivated by the success of his debut studio EP Two-Way Street (Not War) (2016), Zulu Panda has set out to be weird and emotional in a way that feels exciting and powerful. His dynamic sound is matched nicely with warm melodies and Dylanesque storytelling. He energetically provides moody lyrics wrapped in a candy coating of Rock & Roll.

 

Each body of work Zulu Panda has released is enticing and explores a different audacious concept that he executes in a consistently vulnerable yet relatable manner. Zulu Panda began his pursuits as an independent singer-songwriter after the release of his self-produced full-length album, Hope All Abandoned (2013). That year, he was named semi-finalist in the international 'Song of the Year' contest and graduated with top marks from Langara College's Singer-Songwriter Certificate Program. His plans for the future include a studio album for 2023, co-writing a musical adaptation of a 1980's action movie as well as touring more of North America, Asia and Europe.

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