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.