Feature Photo by Justina Villanueva<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Ron Varod (Kayo Dot<\/strong>, Psalm Zero<\/strong>) has kept busy since releasing the phenomenal Deer Pink<\/em> as Zvi<\/strong> in April. He relocated from Brooklyn to Portland (Oregon), released a collection of ambient experiments titled vus machstu<\/a><\/em>, and filmed a video for one of Deer Pink\u2019s highlight tracks (more on that soon). As I wrote in my review<\/a>, Varod\u2019s latest Zvi full-length boasts an ambitious series of experimental rock compositions that seamlessly blends electronic and analog elements. From adventurous guitar passages to synth-driven soundscapes, Deer Pink<\/em> should be on every experimental music fan\u2019s radar.<\/p>\n \u201cFollow the Snake\u201d is an excellent example of this formula in action. As I wrote in my review, the track presents the subtleties of Varod\u2019s sound. A progression of hypnotic guitar lines serves as the center of gravity for Varod\u2019s various synth explorations to create a rich, textured atmosphere. Fittingly, the video for the track (produced by NY-based artist Joan Pope<\/a>) offers the same kind of all-consuming sensory experience. Press play and brace yourself.<\/p>\n