OMBIIGIZI (mem. ZOON) Share "Ziibi" Single via Post-Punk | 'Shame' LP Coming Later This Year

OMBIIGIZI (mem. ZOON) Share "Ziibi" Single via Post-Punk Read THE iNDiE MACHiNE Feature Shame LP Coming Later This Year Photo Credit: Natasha Roberts

LISTEN & SHARE: OMBIIGIZI - "Ziibi" Stream | YouTube LISTEN/WATCH & SHARE: OMBIIGIZI - "Connecting" Stream | YouTube Last month, OMBIIGIZI, the project of Canadian duo Adam Sturgeon (Status/Non-Status) and Daniel Monkman (Zoon), shared their first single of 2024, "Connecting". Today, they share their newest electrifying single, "Ziibi". "Ziibi" is the apex of the raw, exultant harmony in the DNA of OMBIIGIZI, moccasin gaze band of Zoon & Status/Non-Status. Translating to ‘river’ in Anishinaabe, "Ziibi" pays homage to the power of the elements. “Scared to leave / what is a reservation,” they sing over layered acoustic guitars that accrue to electric, emotional heights in a timeless chorus. A cultural expression through noise, OMBIIGIZI explores the idea that Indigenous people have not been given a choice in how to define themselves. Daniel Monkman (Zoon) discusses how he "wrote "Ziibi" about the Red River that flows through Manitoba. It’s a very long river all the way from the Mississippi. I grew up along the shore of that river looking into it. Watching as it would swallow up all our bikes and skateboards. My first realization of how powerful the elements are," Adding that, "The river teaches us." Part of this renaissance is the band OMBIIGIZI, pronounced om-BEE-ga-ZAY, meaning “this is noisy.” They are a poignant fusion of the distinct heritages and musical structures of Anishinaabe artists Daniel Monkman and Adam Sturgeon. The Canadian duo infuses their passionate and perceptive art rock with the rich storytelling traditions of their families. The Anishinaabe musical revolution is deeply layered and far-reaching, inspiring and influencing all generations to gather, sing, and speak, as they have always done – but in a modern context. OMBIIGIZI's sophomore album is anticipated to arrive in late 2024. OMBIIGIZI - "Ziibi" OMBIIGIZI Bio: The Anishinaabe revival is accelerating. Our artists are becoming more resurgent in all realms: telling the stories, singing the songs, and creating the imagery to further solidify our everlasting presence on this land. The soundtrack to this movement is diverse, profound, and beautiful. The Anishinaabe sonic revolution is richly layered and wide-reaching, inspiring and influencing all generations to gather, sing, and speak, as we’ve always done. And at the core of this renewal are artists like Ombiigizi. Adam Sturgeon (aka Status / Non Status) and Daniel Monkman (aka Zoon) have come together in the spirit of making noise in a good way for our people. They have documented this moment in time while paying homage to the ancestors who kept our language and stories alive. There is embedded in it a deep respect and love for Anishinaabe sounds and voices. They proudly tell family and community stories, and they exquisitely conjure a hopeful future that will result from our current collective efforts to share our realities with each other and the world. - Waubgeshig Rice OMBIIGIZI LINKS Instagram | Facebook | Website