Forrest

Forrest is the project of Montreal-born Zacharie-Jos Montpetit, also known as Zach Joss. Initially a solo indie-rock outlet, the name evolved after he spent time in Berlin learning the language of house and techno. He carried the vocal element of his earlier work into dance music, joining singing and production in a sound that has moved between house and techno.

As a founding member of Amadeus Records, Forrest released music on labels including Visionquest, Noir and 2020Vision. His 2013 EP Creep appeared on Defected subsidiary DFTD, and his work was featured on Pete Tong’s Essential Mix. Interviews also connect the project’s development with his experience in rock bands and his wider work in the Canadian duo Prince Club. The available sources document this work in detail.