Out in the present day, the twenty sixth of September, ‘Lore’ is the brand new EP from Tallahassee based mostly duo, Pet Le Pew.
Bringing collectively a heady mixture of alt-pop and pop, the duo are companions not simply in music however in life, and their five-track EP weaves collectively themes of affection, vengeance, and delusion.
Pet Le Pew took place after the 2024 election cycle, Jacob Siefert and Amina Kamau deliver to their music a pop philosophy that greater than verges on the rebellious, with absolute bops that purpose to result in motion – not simply bodily, but additionally emotional and mental.
‘Lore’ takes a journey by means of missed connections, poisonous boundaries and the seemingly infinite spiral of despair. The pair describe ‘Lore’ as having been “hacked up in a feverish seizure, solid in a New Orleans Airbnb, stitched from classic synths and drum packs scavenged from the digital underbelly, a broadcast from the brink of the American inferno”. It’s an apt description, because the tracks comprise catchy instrumentals and intoxicating rhythms, which underpin Amina’s vocals, that are at instances augmented with digital parts.
Pet Le Pew say their identify was impressed by the politically incorrect antics of Pepe Le Pew, and the sweaty discomfort of a marriage costume; that ought to offer you some concept of the best way this duo suppose.
Comprising 6’4”, 300lb Air Drive veteran and licensed non-public investigator, Jacob, and Amina, whose roots are in political organising, and dance, they take a palms on and really attention-grabbing have a look at their music, with Jacob crafting beats from Fairlight CMI samples and jungle music relics, which had beforehand been untouched since 2003. He additionally produces digital artwork, made solely with out AI, to enhances the general aesthetic of the EP, paying homage to classic cartoons.
‘Lore’ is out now, and could be streamed and downloaded right here. You will discover out extra about Pet Le Pew and their music on-line on Instagram, Fb, Spotify, and Apple Music.
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