The Upful LIFE Podcast – Ep.078: MZG [Zach & Charles Weinert – electronic producer duo, twin bros]
Welcome Florida-bred, Denver-based electronic producer duo MZG to Episode 078! Zach and Charles Weinert are wildly talented yet humble and hilarious, studio wizards who can cook up with best in the game. Many of us have long been convinced these two handsome gents are destined for superstardom, if not global EDM domination. I’ve had the privilege of watching the evolution of their craft, careers, collaborations, and trademark sound since before they were even performing as a duo, as well as call them real-life homies for nearly 15 years. Get ready for the Twinzies Takeover!
- 0:00 – episode 078 prevoew
- 2:40 – For The Funk of It Music Festival sponsor
- 6:00 – Fete du Void Music/Arts Fest sponsor
- 9:00 – The Upful Update
- 15:00 – introducing Zach amd Charles Weinert – MZG
- 20:20 – interview w/ MZG [92 mins]
- 1:52:20 – afterglow, Vibe Junkie JAMZ
Topics include: growing up twins, coming of age in Northeast Florida, separate musical journeys, Greenhouse Lounge/Sir Charles, exploring Ableton, discovering festival culture, finding Soundtribe Sector 9, figuring out Phish, collaborating with Big Gigantic, The Floozies, Griz. Spirit of Suwannee/Hulaween magic, moving to electronic mecca Denver, distilling/focusing their sound. Unveiling house side-project Duplex. A classic tale of the ol’ switcheroo, plastic bong/pocket-p*ssy/kazoo with a country cop, plus barrels more laughs and memories. We run thru a few of the most nuclear MZG bangers to finish strong.
Bio: Twin brothers, Zach and Charles Weinert, spent many years working on separate musical projects, but in 2015, they relented to the inevitable and joined forces to create MZG. Shorthand for “monozygotic” (the scientific term describing identical twins), the name MZG describes the unique bond these two share. After honing their craft in Jacksonville, FL, the pair began playing out for audiences. MZG’s reputation for setting dance floors aflame saw them soon sharing the stage with like-minded acts such as RL Grime, Herobust, and Opiuo, as well as earning residency at Florida festival mainstay Suwannee Hulaween. They’ve also appeared at festivals Sonic Bloom, Okechobee, and Electric Forest, among others. Rooted in Colorado the past six years, the brothers have wasted no time in making a mark, performing with respected state staples Big Gigantic, Griz, The Floozies, Barclay Crenshaw, and Manic Focus. These self taught musicians and producers deliver bass driven, hip-hop influenced electronica while sharing a chemistry on stage that is natural and infectious.
Vibe Junkie JAMZ
“One 2 Shtep”, “BANGA,” “FAYDED2023”, “FTCU Flip” – MZG
unknown unreleased joint from Duplex
Stay up on all things MZG —> Bandcamp, Instagram, Soundcloud, Spotify
- Check out FOR THE FUNK OF IT FESTIVAL August 9-11 in NorCal
- Our friends Fete du Void, Oct. 3-6 in Oakdale, LA