Zero T is a renowned Irish drum & bass producer and DJ, originally from Dublin and currently based in London. Emerging onto the scene in the early 2000s, he quickly established his name with releases on influential imprints such as CIA, Subtitles, Liquid V, Dispatch, and more. His sound spans the full spectrum of drum & bass, from soulful liquid rollers to deep, technical steppers, often marked by sophisticated atmospheres and crisp, percussive precision.
Zero T, born Cian McCann, first gained recognition as part of the duo Function alongside Beta 2, before carving out his own path as a solo artist. Over the years, his productions have garnered support from scene heavyweights like Goldie, LTJ Bukem, Friction, and Fabio & Grooverider, and he has been a fixture at leading clubs and events across Europe. His debut LP, “Cheap Shots” (2010, on CIA), cemented his reputation as a purveyor of emotive, intricately produced drum & bass.
Subsequent albums such as “Golden Sections” (2015, Dispatch), “Little Pieces” (2018, The North Quarter), and “Former Self” (2022, The North Quarter) display his creativity and constant evolution, drawing on jazz, soul, and hip hop influences. He is also known for high-profile collaborations, remixes, and working under various aliases and side projects, including the alias "Zero Tolerance" and work with the duo Searchlight. Zero T’s signature sound, technical prowess, and versatility have made him a respected figure within the global drum & bass community, with a career spanning over two decades and a continuing influence on the genre’s development.