Album Notes

THE PAST

The Dutch quartet met and became friends during their studies at The Royal Conservatory in The Hague, while working on their own individual projects.

Ferry Ridderhof and Peter Garnefski began working together as Doop in 1994, reaching # 1 in the UK, Japan and several other countries with their singles. The duo worked on several other projects including Hocus Pocus (hardcore-techno) and Sponk (funky house). Joined by Hans Weekhout, who’s responsible for the techno classic “20 Hz” under the Capricorn moniker as well as many other classic progressive & ambient cuts, not to mention production credits with Prince and Falco amongst others. Edward Boellaard rounds out Peplab, bringing his twisted Blackburst hard-house credentials to the plate.


Their debut album It’s not the Drug spawned several singles, including Welcome To The Bear (remixed by Ferry Corsten and their international clubhit Ride The Pony (sought after and remixed by Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim).

Peplab's previous album "Drive", including the Singles Wondergirl and Pornstar, has been successfully released in the Netherlands, USA (Neurodisc) and Italy (Airplane Records). Last year their track Beautiful People was featured in the trailer of Hollywood blockbuster Mr. & Mrs. Smith. A few months later UK hitproducer Brian Higgins used their track “It’s not the Drug” as the basis for an album-track of UK no.1 girl-band Girls Aloud.

THE MUSIC

“Infectiously original grooves, unconventional sounds and strong vocal hooks to perfection, often blurring the lines between alternative pop-rock, 80’s electro and underground dance” : one of the best attempts the unique sound of Peplab.

Supported through the years by tastemakers like Norman Cook and Pete Tong, Peplab has built a dedicated international following, attracted strongly by both their contagious DIY attidude and their unique "dance/80's pop-crossover" –sound, making them truly accessible and hard to ignore.

THE FUTURE

Their 3rd album Ken Sent Me is clearly inspired by many icons of the 80’s, but Peplab’s progressive production-skills always prevent it from becoming “retro all the way”: Peplab’s music definitely captures the sound of today and tomorrow.

Ken Sent Me is by far the most accessible Peplab album until date and will definitely take their music to a wide international audience.


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