Since the last studio album from Pupkulies & Rebecca three years have past in which things have gathered momentum and gained a life of their own. Countless concerts in renowned clubs throughout Europe were held resulting in an ever growing, snowballing fan basis. A certain hype has arisen around the band occurring totally organically without being triggered by the press, self generating and in real time. The recent years have shown that Pupkulies & Rebecca have an appeal which covers all age groups, territories and scenes. They are no longer in a niche, their path appears to be destined, up till now there have been no curves but the speed is increasing.
This is proven by their fourth long awaited album "looking for the sea", undoubtedly Pupkulies & Rebeccas' most matured to date. As with their second album the current album was recorded mainly in the south of France. Ingredients and recipe are the same as their previous albums. The main thread is house, not in the traditional American sense but in a more European version. Not Chicago but Paris and Berlin are to be heard. Eurovision in the true context without the contest. The songs are sung in English and French. They are more chansons than tracks. Yes, Chansons are an appropriate description. Chansons have heart and this exactly is what they want to move and if they also inspire to dance then even better. There is no coolness and functionality to be found here, moreover warmth and unbridled joy for music. High hats out of rustling leaves, old synth legends, an organetta from the flea market, each sound is chosen carefully so that it has room to breath and becomes a part of the greater. "Looking for the sea" is a multifaceted, varied and fascinating album which makes it easy for one to hear and immediately understand. Influences of different styles can be heard and a childish openness is apparent. Pupkulies & Rebecca show how beauteous pop music can be.
According to the name they are a duo but in reality they are a trio. Sepp Singwald, an all rounder from the Berlin Indie scene, has been a band member since 4 years. An increase in the acoustic elements is witness to his influence. Various keyboard and string instruments contributed by Sepp haven't changed the direction of the songs but support them evidently in exactly the right spot. This influence is most important for the work on which Janosch Blaul alias Pupkulies together with his now wife Rebecca have been working on for the past 6 years. Janosch Blaul is still the man in control and his contribution is decisive. Together with Sepp Singwald he has created a finely woven tapestry of sounds full of colourful patterns perfectly tailored for Rebeccas voice. Her vocals cause the tapestry to float, light and weightless.
Tracklisting:
01.Looking For The Sea (Intro) 02. Revoir 03. Fou De Toi 04. Empty Streets 05. Ici 06. You And Me 07. In My Ear 08. Fullest Moon 09. La Vie Est Belle 10. Looking For The Sea

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