Pepous People crash onto the scene with Banshee, a debut album packed with fuzzed-out riffs, psychedelic textures, and a whole lot of attitude. Born out of garage jam sessions, the band take their DIY roots and stretch them into something raw and electric. Produced in Belo Horizonte by Leonardo Marques, the album leans heavily into vintage tones, with warm keys, swirling delay, and crunchy guitars shaping the band’s gritty rock sound across ten high-voltage tracks.
There’s a definite push and pull across the album. One moment you’re deep in a haze of psych rock, and the next you’re hit with tight grooves and lyrics that cut through the noise. The band explores identity, chaos, and release without ever sounding preachy. They’re not trying to be polished or pretty, and that’s the point. Each track feels like a window into something personal, but it’s delivered with the kind of confidence that makes you want to crank the volume. From Britpop flair to bluesy improvisation, the influences are wide-ranging, but they never feel forced.
Lead single “Cheater” is a clear standout. It’s scrappy, loud, and instantly memorable, with lyrics that lean into mischief and recklessness: “Lost my keys / Can't start my car” and “I admit I am a cheater.” It’s got the vibe of someone laughing through the chaos of their own life, which sums up the album pretty well. Banshee isn’t about being neat or tidy. It’s about release, about letting the subconscious scream a little. With this debut, Pepous People prove they’re a band to watch with a promising future ahead.
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