{"id":11198,"date":"2011-02-01T15:10:10","date_gmt":"2011-02-01T04:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stuartbuchanan.com\/?post_type=portfolio&p=11198"},"modified":"2021-01-31T05:20:54","modified_gmt":"2021-01-31T05:20:54","slug":"no-zu-new-age-ep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stuartbuchanan.com\/archives\/2011\/02\/01\/no-zu-new-age-ep\/","title":{"rendered":"NO ZU 'New Age EP' (New Editions)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nNew Weird Australia announces the fifth release in the artist release series New Editions \u2013 the sophomore EP release from Melbourne\u2019s NO ZU, titled \u2018New Age EP\u2019.
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Sleeve Notes: <\/strong>
\nNO ZU first came to the attention of the label with their debut release, the \u2018Graffiti EP\u2019 in 2009, displaying early indications of their wild, \u2018heat beat\u2019 sounds, where delay-drenched trumpet meets worldly percussion & squalling synths jam with unashamedly plastic funk-dub bass-lines. This fusion has led to NO ZU being perfectly described as \u201ca stoned Albert Ayler jamming with Konk\u201d.
\nThe \u2018New Age EP\u2019 sees the band exploring sound-scapes of rhythmic repetition in five variations, from uncomfortable synth meditations and percussion workouts to exercises in relentless, dark funk. Informed by their first year of live collaborative performances in 2010, the new EP displays a band pushing their sound with absolute freedom, in all directions, while still maintaining a focus on the overall themes and intent of the project.
\nNO ZU began as a solo recording project for Nicolaas Oogjes in 2007 and has since also evolved into an ever changing collaborative live band of like minded Melbourne-ites. Andrew Noble (Rat VS Possum) and Adrian Vecino (TTT) provide the core rhythm section for the live shows, while other collaborators come and go. It has also become a collaborative recording project, with Noble and Vecino co-writing and performing on two tracks for the \u2018New Age EP\u2019 and Chris Morris co-writing and recording with Oogjes on the latest release, as well as on the debut \u2018Graffiti EP\u2019 release.
\nThe five track \u2018New Age EP\u2019 is available in two formats: a run of limited-edition CDs \u2013 housed in a gatefold card sleeve, with photo inserts by the band \u2013 available from NO ZU shows & New Weird Australia events; and a 320kbps \/ FLAC digital release.<\/p>\n

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Tracklisting: <\/strong>
\n1. Acropolis 05:04
\n2. (Reservoir) Psychic 00:53
\n3. Ghastly Blank 04:05
\n4. (Coburg) Mystical 02:31
\n5. Horoscope 06:59
\nNicolaas Oogjes: Vocals, Trumpet, Percussion, Synth, Drum Machine
\nAndrew Noble: Drums
\nAdrian Vecino: Bass
\nChris Morris: Synth, Programming, Bass
\nTracks 1 & 3 written and performed by Oogjes, Noble & Vecino. Recorded by Nao Anzai & Oogjes. Mixed by Anzai, Oogjes, Noble & Vecino. Track 2 by Oogjes & Morris. Track 4 by Oogjes. Track 5 written by Oogjes, Morris & Vecino. Performed, recorded and mixed by Oogjes & Morris.
\nAll songs mastered by Nao Anzai
\nSleeve design by Heath Killen<\/a>.
\nInlay photograph by Callum Ponton and Oogjes
\nCatalogue.<\/strong> NWAED05
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Press:<\/strong>
\n\u201cA warped and wicked, slanted psych dance collaboration of unsettled horns, itchy drums, plunky bass and seriously sun-damaged synths, New Age is a mind-bending, lighthearted listen. Standout \u2018Ghastly Blank\u2019 installs My Disco-style brutal bass chunks with The Fall\u2019s brand of spontaneous and distant vocals with foghorn melodies. It\u2019s other-world dance, alien trance and visceral punk all rolled into one.\u201d
\nEinstein Music Journal, February 2011<\/strong><\/a>
\n\u201cdrifts between Talking Heads-alike funk rock grooves and modern tribal music a la Gang Gang Dance and full-electronic krautrock. Lots of whimsical yet meticulous rhythms and drums, dynamical bass undercurrents and stirring synth overthrows.\u201d
\nRecent Music Heroes, March 2011<\/a><\/strong>
\n\u201cOne of the most exciting bands to be rumbling away in the Melbourne underground music scene\u201d
\nWaves At Night, March 2011<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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