Okayden & Giù
Okayden – “Sugar Water (Polybit Remix)”: A DnB Celebration of Queer Love
As I listened to “Sugar Water (Polybit Remix),” I was immediately struck by how it transforms an intimate, emotional track into a full-blown dancefloor experience. What began as an alternative pop tune about the beauty and uncertainty of first-time queer love now pulses with high-energy drum and bass, thanks to Polybit’s bold, rhythmic remix.
At just 2 minutes and 15 seconds, this Melbourne-born track wastes no time pulling you in. The beats are crisp and relentless, perfectly balancing the emotional roots of the original song with a fresh, club-ready edge. The minimal lyrics work well here, allowing the rhythm and groove to take center stage—this is the kind of track that gets people moving without needing to say much at all.
Knowing the backstory adds even more depth. Okayden and VRDA first connected between Melbourne and Sydney, bonding over a shared creative spark discovered through a blog post. Polybit joined the project later after hearing “Sugar Water” and feeling inspired to remix it, bringing his own style into the mix from wherever he was traveling at the time.
There’s something globally connective about this release—it’s literally been shaped across multiple cities and voices, yet it feels cohesive and personal.
For Okayden, this remix also marks the end of an era, closing the chapter on their third EP with a burst of energy and joy.
It’s a short track, but it hits hard, and as someone who loves when dance music carries real emotional weight, I found this remix refreshing and uplifting. “Sugar Water” is proof that electronic music can celebrate love, identity, and movement all at once.From the very first notes of Giù’s Neandertal, I knew I was in for something different—something raw, thoughtful, and deeply human. This isn’t just a rock track; it’s a story, a reflection, and in many ways, a tribute to what has been lost.
“Neandertal” tells the imagined story of the last Neanderthal man, and the music captures that sense of isolation and extinction with eerie precision. The guitar work is gritty and expressive, weaving in and out of the driving rhythm section with purpose. There’s a kind of tension in the song that makes you stop and really listen, as if the music itself is telling the story alongside the lyrics.
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Giù – “Neandertal”: A Haunting Rock Tribute to Our Forgotten Past
From the very first notes of Giù’s Neandertal, I knew I was in for something different—something raw, thoughtful, and deeply human. This isn’t just a rock track; it’s a story, a reflection, and in many ways, a tribute to what has been lost.
“Neandertal” tells the imagined story of the last Neanderthal man, and the music captures that sense of isolation and extinction with eerie precision. The guitar work is gritty and expressive, weaving in and out of the driving rhythm section with purpose. There’s a kind of tension in the song that makes you stop and really listen, as if the music itself is telling the story alongside the lyrics.
What really struck me was how personal it all felt. Giù doesn’t overdo it—there are no flashy solos or overproduced layers. Instead, everything feels intentional and intimate, almost like you’re hearing a live performance in a small, dimly lit room. His vocals are filled with emotion—equal parts tenderness and urgency—and they carry the weight of the song’s message beautifully.
The music video only adds to the experience. Shot in stark, snowy landscapes with a focus on natural elements like fire and stone, it’s visually minimal but emotionally rich. Watching it, I couldn’t help but feel the solitude of this imagined last Neanderthal, and the deeper message about how fragile and fleeting our time can be.
“Neandertal” was recorded near Giù’s home in Embrun, France, and you can sense the care that went into every part of its creation. It feels handcrafted, honest, and connected to something bigger than just a single track.
In a world of fast music and fleeting trends, Giù has created something timeless. Neandertal is a powerful reminder of where we come from—and perhaps, what we’re in danger of forgetting.
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