Name: Heat Beat
Brand: No Zu

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CH185LPC1

Colour

Yellow

Colour details

Yellow Speckled Vinyl

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-12-02

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

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Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

747742112911

Total Cap

1 / LP / Yellow

Artist

No Zu

Genre GB

New Wave / Post Punk

Label GB

Chapter Music

Founded by a584572 in Perth in June 1992, Chapter Music is one of Australia's longest-running independent record labels. With a rich history spanning over three decades, the label has been at the forefront of promoting and nurturing diverse musical talent across various genres.

In mid-1995, Chapter Music relocated to Melbourne, where it continued to thrive and expand its roster of artists. The label has consistently championed emerging acts and provided a platform for established musicians to showcase their unique sounds.

Known for its commitment to artistic integrity and innovation, Chapter Music has released an impressive catalog of albums that have garnered critical acclaim both locally and internationally. From indie rock to experimental pop, from electronic music to folk-inspired melodies, the label's diverse range of releases reflects its dedication to supporting creativity in all its forms.

Melbourne, Australia "heat beat" icons NO ZU regroup after the passing of vocalist Daphne Camf, to release their first new original music since 2016. NO ZU have played Barcelona's Primavera Festival, performed live on French television, and toured Australia with no wave icons ESG and James Chance. Led by the magnetic, tireless Nicolaas Oogjes, NO ZU's multi- limbed, mutant punk funk has evolved over the last decade to make them one of Australia's most distinctive and debauched groups. 

Daphne’s passing in 2021 left a huge hole in the band, and they fell into a long silence. Now they return with an EP featuring her final recordings with the group. Heat Beat, named after the band’s own trademarked genre, is classic NO ZU. Dark and playful, layered with cryptic allusions and implausibly danceable, the EP shows NO ZU at their restless, exploratory best. 2016 second album Afterlife took NO ZU to Europe as well as US shows where they collaborated with members of Liquid Liquid. 2017 remix EP BODY2BODY2BODY saw Afterlife tracks reworked by the band's 80s idols A Certain Ratio and Jonny Sender of Konk. 

In 2020 they released a double A-side single covering Hunters &amp; Collectors’ Talking To A Stranger and Bryan Ferry’s Sensation, and played their last live show in Feb 2020. Now NO ZU return with a joyful, celebratory EP of their final recordings with beloved vocalist Daphne Camf. 

"Like a post-punk band discovering the joys of dub, disco, and Afrobeat” – Pitchfork

“Melbourne’s freakiest multi-limbed ensemble are masters of percussive lunacy and wild x-rated boogie” – The Vinyl Factory

RIYL: ESG, LCD Soundsystem, Liquid Liquid, Hercules &amp; Love Affair, Talking Heads.&nbsp;

Heat Beat

Music GB