Out at present, 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 fable.
Pet Le Pew took place after the 2024 election cycle, Jacob Siefert and Amina Kamau convey to their music a pop philosophy that greater than verges on the rebellious, with absolute bops that goal to result in motion – not simply bodily, but in addition emotional and mental.
‘Lore’ takes a journey by way of missed connections, poisonous boundaries and the seemingly countless spiral of despair. The pair describe ‘Lore’ as having been “hacked up in a feverish seizure, cast 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 include catchy instrumentals and intoxicating rhythms, which underpin Amina’s vocals, that are at occasions augmented with digital components.
Pet Le Pew say their identify was impressed by the politically incorrect antics of Pepe Le Pew, and the sweaty discomfort of a marriage gown; that ought to offer you some concept of the best way this duo suppose.
Comprising 6’4”, 300lb Air Pressure veteran and licensed non-public investigator, Jacob, and Amina, whose roots are in political organising, and dance, they take a arms on and really fascinating 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 completely with out AI, to enhances the general aesthetic of the EP, paying homage to classic cartoons.
‘Lore’ is out now, and might be streamed and downloaded right here. You could find out extra about Pet Le Pew and their music on-line on Instagram, Fb, Spotify, and Apple Music.
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