PYPY Make A Wild Return With Their Latest Album, “Sacred Times”
By: Chris Buxton IG: @chrisbuxtonllg
In today’s music industry, I feel like everything sounds the same. Everyone is either riding the same trends or they are creating songs with little substance. As an art form, music needs to be expressive, and there needs to be an identity behind the artists/bands that are making it. In a time where music feels formulaic and emotionless, I continue to search for artists/bands that are pioneering this next generation. Regardless of monthly listeners and hype, all I care about is the music. What story are you trying to tell? What sets you apart from the rest of the industry? Do I can connect with this? These are all questions that I try to answer when finding new artists/bands. This week, I came across the Canadian four-piece band, PYPY.
PYPY are everything that is needed in the modern music industry. They are raw, daring, and they aren’t afraid to push the boundaries. Their music paints outside of the lines, and that is what makes them so special. Consisting of band founder Annie-Claude Deschênes (multi-instrumentalist/singer), Roy Vucino (guitar, vocals), Philippe Clement (bass) and Simon Besré (drums), the band has garnered attention for their unique sound that blends guitar-driven garage psych, electronic indie rock, and noisy punk-funk. Their sound is loud, electric, and it’s in your face. This is the type of music that will make you run through a wall. Although it has been 10 years since their album “Pagan Day”, they have made their long-awaited return with their latest album “Sacred Times”.
“Sacred Times” is a 9-track masterpiece that has made me realize what we have all been missing in music. I would even consider it to be their magnum opus. Sonically, the album is thrilling, colorful, and dynamic. The vocals are exceptional, and the instrumentation is a chef’s kiss. If you go on a 10-year album hiatus, the expectations will always be high. PYPY exceeded all expectations, and they gave us everything we needed. My favorite songs were “Erase”, “Lonely Striped Sock”, & “Poodle Escape”. These songs impacted me in many ways, and I consider them to be must-listen records.
Overall, this is one of my favorite records this year. It was fun, and it took me on a wild ride. If you are looking for new music to rock out to, look no further. Stream PYPY’s latest album below!
