Weekly Zug Zug: Christopher Port 'My Love'

A track that feels assured as soon as it takes off, yet gradually loosens you as it elevates on its intensely unpredictable journey, can be one of sheer pleasure if you just trust that you're going to a better place.

Melbourne producer, Christopher Port and his newest track 'My Love' is our Zug Zug this week. Revealing its dextrous beauty one layer at a time with beats and angelic vocal loops adding harmony to off-kilter beginnings, Port manages to craft a slow burning, free-flowing, love-induced piece of production.

Following up from this debut EP Vetement, released earlier this year via our pals Pieater, 'My Love' is available via his website.

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Weekly Zug Zug: Birdz ' Black Lives Matter'

With injustices to the black community ignited by the current tensions in the US and home, the Black Lives Matter movement continues to be pertinent.

NT's Birdz' latest song 'Black Lives Matter' says it all and is why it's our Zug Zug this week. The live news samples, punchy beat and on point lyrics combine to relentlessly deliver the core message of the track: "Now we say black lives matter but shit, the fact of matter is, we just black matter to them, this shit keep happening".

Birdz writes on his socials:" When I say 'Black Lives Matter' it's in response to countless Aboriginal people being abused and murdered by police... it's in response to a 14 year old boy being murdered by a White man subsequently charged with manslaughter. It's in response to the blatant lack of value and respect shown for Black life in this country - known to be the lucky for some, Australia since 1788. 

"When you respond hastily with 'All Lives Matter' you're explicitly choosing to ignore the above and Australia's legacy of genocide. You're complicit in dismissing the murder of Aboriginal people. Your efforts to try and derail my path are futile - miss me with the bullshit."

'Black Lives Matter' follows Birdz acclaimed release Rise ft. Jimblah (Prod.by Joelistics).

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Weekly Zug Zug: Sticky Fingers - Westway (The Glitter & The Slums)

It's proving very tricky to pick a favourite from Sticky Fingers' latest album Westway (The Glitter & The Slums), which is why their third album is our Zug Zug this week.

From the opening track 'One by One' to the last 'No Divide', Sticky Fingers gently sweep you into a whirlwind of vulnerable emotions, touching on dark themes including breakups and rehab. It's their signature edgy yet endearing sound that resonates throughout this release, effortlessly making it a classic.

Catch the boys heading on their album tour this October and November. Tickets available via their website.

Fri 28 Oct | Enmore Theatre, NSW
Thu 3 Nov | The Tivoli, QLD
Fri 4 Nov | The Tivoli, QLD
Sat 5 Nov | NightQuarter, QLD
Thu 10 Nov | Odeon Theatre, TAS
Fri 11 Nov | Odeon Theatre, TAS
Sat 12 Nov | Festival Hall, VIC
Fri 18 Nov | Metro City, WA
Sat 19 Nov | Thebarton Theatre, SA
Sun 20 Nov | Thebarton Theatre, SA

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Weekly Zug Zug: Wallace 'Raffled Roses'

She's got one of those voices that effortlessly unearths emotion out of every moment. 

Future soul songstress Wallace and her gorgeously groovy single 'Raffled Roses' is our Zug Zug this week. This tropical number shines a playful light on Wallace's indulgent and expressive jazzy tones (distinctly reminiscent of Macy Gray). 

'Raffled Roses' is this Wellington native now Sydney local's 5th single release after 'Vinyl Skips', 'Beauty' ft. Sampa the Great, 'Negroni Eyes', and 'It You' prod. Kraak and Smaak. A vibrant mix of electronic pop - she also smashed her Bigsound show and we we're there!

Wallace's debut EP is in the works and is expected to be released later in the year. We'll be watching that's for sure.

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Weekly Zug Zug: REMI 'Lose Sleep' ft. Jordan Rakai

'Lose Sleep' is the latest single off REMI's upcoming album and is our Zug Zug this week. When you match REMI's flow with soulful guest vocals and luscious percussive beats, you get one hell of a hypnotic tune.

Divas & Demons is set to drop September 16 and features 'Substance Therapy' and 'For Good' ft. Sampa The Great - this album is gonna be huge!

Catch REMI on his 'Divas & Demon's tour. Tickets available via his website.

Fri 18 Nov | Karova Lounge, Ballarat
Fri 25 Nov | Railway Club, Darwin
Sat 26 Nov | Rocket Bar, Adelaide
Wed 30 Nov | Transit Bar, Canberra
Fri 2 Dec | Newtown Social Club, Sydney
Fri 9 Dec | Black Bear Lodge, Brisbane
Sat 10 Dec | Republic Bar, Hobart
Sat 17 Dec | Howler, Melbourne

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Weekly Zug Zug: Kamau 'Gaims'

Maryland native Kamau's latest single 'Gaims' is our Zug Zug this week - it's got us feeling all the soulful and playful vibes. His debut EP A Gorgeous Fortune dropped earlier this month and other tunes 'Jambo' and 'Jusfayu' are super fly too. Check it!

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Weekly Zug Zug: Santigold 'Chasing Shadows'

Santigold dropped her new album 99c early this year and will be touring Australia in two weeks, including Splendour in The Grass and sideshows in Sydney and Melbourne. Her single 'Chasing Shadows; is our Zug Zug this week, 'cause it makes us bounce.

She'll be taking OKENYO on tour with her, so check this out and pick up your tickets here before they roll.

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