PEPSINE
P for Pepsine is completely DIY. A tiny solo orchestra from Lucerne, Switzerland. Everything out of one hand.
His latest work “11/23 - A Broken Heart Fixing Kit” (Release: 23.11.2024) demonstrates once again that repetition is not necessarily one of his strengths. But all the more so is the consistency of his own productions. From the first song sketch over the recordings to the artwork: Pepsine literally lives the DIY concept. Pepsine's distinctive vocals, his typical songwriting and a certain nonchalance characterize the Lucerne native's songs especially. And, of course, the combination of analog instruments and digital gimmicks. Boundaries are often blurred or explored as long as the song remains the focus and can unfold. With Pepsine, you never know exactly what you're going to get. Catchy singer-songwriter gems or rather dark, introverted, electronic-inspired songs that only reveal their full beauty after several runs. But one thing remains constant: Pepsine always celebrates a unique mood in his songs and delivers a special listening experience. His productions are usually created in his home studio or in combination variations at different locations. And this is unmistakably reflected in a certain intimacy in his songs. This is how pop music with an individual character is created.
Are you ready for an endless dream? With «11/23 - A Broken Heart Fixing Kit», Pepsine delivers his third album. One story. One album. One dream. 11 songs. An incredible story turned into a piece of art. On his latest work, Pepsine stages a true story that lives from endless dreams, longing, the question of meaning in the here and now, destiny and fate. Everything blends together and becomes one big picture. Puzzle complete. Really?
Musically, Pepsine explores the boundaries between independent dream pop, folk and light electronica. His typical songwriting nevertheless always remains present, every song gets to the point. And in the end, eleven songs turn into a story that somehow magically fits together. Just like the experiences that inspired the entire album. Melancholy runs through the whole album, but still leaves room for stylistic diversity, even if the song itself always takes centre stage. Everything is allowed. The self-produced album thrives on the intimacy of the lyrics and sound. There is no mincing of words, the emotional world has been given a carte blanche. But that has always been the case with Pepsine. Everything is real. Everything is handmade. Everything is honest.
On «11/23 - A Broken Heart Fixing Kit», tiny indie gems in various musical facets are united by a theme to create a dreamy melancholy firework display, which lives from longing, love and fate. For all those who like to indulge in melancholy and romance. A marvelous, unique and true story, captured on a longplayer. Forever.
His latest work “11/23 - A Broken Heart Fixing Kit” (Release: 23.11.2024) demonstrates once again that repetition is not necessarily one of his strengths. But all the more so is the consistency of his own productions. From the first song sketch over the recordings to the artwork: Pepsine literally lives the DIY concept. Pepsine's distinctive vocals, his typical songwriting and a certain nonchalance characterize the Lucerne native's songs especially. And, of course, the combination of analog instruments and digital gimmicks. Boundaries are often blurred or explored as long as the song remains the focus and can unfold. With Pepsine, you never know exactly what you're going to get. Catchy singer-songwriter gems or rather dark, introverted, electronic-inspired songs that only reveal their full beauty after several runs. But one thing remains constant: Pepsine always celebrates a unique mood in his songs and delivers a special listening experience. His productions are usually created in his home studio or in combination variations at different locations. And this is unmistakably reflected in a certain intimacy in his songs. This is how pop music with an individual character is created.
Are you ready for an endless dream? With «11/23 - A Broken Heart Fixing Kit», Pepsine delivers his third album. One story. One album. One dream. 11 songs. An incredible story turned into a piece of art. On his latest work, Pepsine stages a true story that lives from endless dreams, longing, the question of meaning in the here and now, destiny and fate. Everything blends together and becomes one big picture. Puzzle complete. Really?
Musically, Pepsine explores the boundaries between independent dream pop, folk and light electronica. His typical songwriting nevertheless always remains present, every song gets to the point. And in the end, eleven songs turn into a story that somehow magically fits together. Just like the experiences that inspired the entire album. Melancholy runs through the whole album, but still leaves room for stylistic diversity, even if the song itself always takes centre stage. Everything is allowed. The self-produced album thrives on the intimacy of the lyrics and sound. There is no mincing of words, the emotional world has been given a carte blanche. But that has always been the case with Pepsine. Everything is real. Everything is handmade. Everything is honest.
On «11/23 - A Broken Heart Fixing Kit», tiny indie gems in various musical facets are united by a theme to create a dreamy melancholy firework display, which lives from longing, love and fate. For all those who like to indulge in melancholy and romance. A marvelous, unique and true story, captured on a longplayer. Forever.