Zuzu - Get Off

What this video is

Released in mid-2016 via the independent label Hand In Hive, 'Get Off' arrived at a moment when the UK indie landscape was actively seeking a new generation of guitar-led voices in the tradition of Liverpool's rich musical lineage. Zuzu's debut emerged alongside a broader critical reassessment of female-fronted lo-fi guitar pop, with critical comparisons to Courtney Barnett, Elastica, and The Breeders situating the…

Why it matters

As Zuzu's debut single, 'Get Off' is a foundational document of mid-2010s UK DIY indie-punk. It crystallises the intersection of Merseybeat heritage, Britpop swagger, and post-grunge lo-fi candour in a tightly compressed punk-pop format. Its release via Hand In Hive and subsequent Virgin EMI…

The director

Zuzu (b. 1995, Liverpool) is a Liverpool-based singer-songwriter, producer, self-directing music video director, actor, and comic book illustrator. She released her debut single 'Get Off' via Hand In Hive in mid-2016 and subsequently signed to Virgin EMI,…