Tzara the Machine

Since moving to Amsterdam in 2020, Venezuelan singer-songwriter and producer Francisco Garrido has quickly established himself as one of the rising voices of his generation. Known for his unique approach to composition, characterized by great imagination—weaving sweet, flowing melodies with fresh harmonies—paired with unconventional production that creates a deeply textured and colorfully melancholic sound.

Working under the pseudonym Tzara the Machine, Francisco writes his music as a journal for thoughts and feelings he tries to understand: shame, guilt, anger, depression, and self-hatred, all deeply rooted in trauma. Unaware of his trauma, coping mechanisms, and faced with the economic reality of being an immigrant in Europe, he resorted to overworking and escaping reality through music. His music becoming a safe haven during difficult times—a source of peace in the middle of the storm.

Drawing inspiration from the likes of <a href="spotify:artist:7w29UYBi0qsHi5RTcv3lmA" data-name="Björk">Björk</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:4SQdUpG4f7UbkJG3cJ2Iyj" data-name="Arca">Arca</a>, and <a href="spotify:artist:4kwxTgCKMipBKhSnEstNKj" data-name="Animal Collective">Animal Collective</a>, Tzara creates a fresh, organic sound by mixing sampled acoustic instruments with electronic elements. Vulnerable lyricism and sonic experimentation make Tzara The Machine a captivating and unique musical act.

Francisco has studied in Berklee College of Music and the Conservatorium van Amsterdam and has been supported by the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation for 7 years.