A retro-jazz twist on electronic pop, born from family roots and festival dreams
London-based electro-pop duo Ooberfuse return with a radiant new single, “Zeeba Da Boo (Why oh Why),” arriving June 27, 2025. Composed by the ever-inventive pair Cherrie Anderson and Hal St John, the track is an effervescent blend of vintage swing, jazz-laced melodies, and dancefloor-ready energy—infused with personal nostalgia and an infectious sense of fun.
Inspired by Hal’s late father—a gifted trumpet player who soundtracked his childhood with records from Louis Armstrong, Kenny Ball, and Acker Bilk—the single echoes with old-school charm while pulsing with the forward momentum of modern electronica. Think: electro-swing meets emotional pop storytelling. It’s this rare synthesis of eras and emotion that gives the song its distinct identity: part party-starter, part soul-stirrer.
Recorded in London, the track doesn’t just ask “why”—it dances with the question. With echoes of Me No Speak Americano and carefree dance anthems, “Zeeba Da Boo” was built to be heard under festival skies and open hearts. And this summer, Ooberfuse will do just that—taking the main stage at Wollaton Hall to support DJ Judge Jules, and again at Tatton Park alongside Symphonic Ibiza, Pixie Lott, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor as part of the Foodies Festival lineup curated by Musicians Against Homelessness.
At its core, “Zeeba Da Boo (Why oh Why)” is a song about dreaming loud and living vividly. As the duo explains, “It’s about coming out into the world, never giving up, and holding on to the light inside.” For fans who’ve followed Ooberfuse through collaborations with global icons (including Snoop Dogg on a past project raising awareness for homelessness), this latest release continues their legacy of music that matters—wrapped in glitter, groove, and hope.
Joyfully oddball yet musically rich, “Zeeba Da Boo” is Ooberfuse at their boldest: nostalgic, danceable, and unapologetically alive.
