Jupe Jupe - "All the Little Lies"

Jupe Jupe, a Seattle-based quartet, has been creating a unique blend of post-punk, synth-pop, and haunting Americana since its formation in 2010. Their latest EP, Nightfall, is a five-track masterpiece that showcases the band's ability to craft a dark and danceable soundscape that leaves you yearning for more.

Nightfall took over a year to meticulously craft, with the band adding a vital new saxophone element to its sound. The EP was produced by Matt Bayles, a former member of Minus the Bear, who has produced and mixed a number of seminal albums by Botch, Mastodon, Murder City Devils, He Whose Ox Is Gored, The Blood Brothers, and many more. Bayles also produced and engineered the previous Jupe Jupe album, 2017’s Lonely Creatures.

The first single from Nightfall sets the tone for the EP, with vocals crooning over pulsing beats as guitars and sax cut across panoramic washes of synth. The lyrics are simultaneously upbeat and melancholy, creating a noir cocktail of new music that leaves you yearning for more. Nightfall is a collection of hook-laden songs that showcase the band's ability to craft infectious tracks that leave you wanting to dance.

Jupe Jupe has also collaborated with a variety of renowned artists and producers for its remix album, Cut Up Kisses, which features Lusine, Rick G. Nelson of The Afghan Whigs, Mike Simonetti, Erik Blood, and others. This remix album showcases the band's ability to bring their unique style to a variety of genres and collaborate with some of the industry's best.

In conclusion, Jupe Jupe is a band that should be on everyone's radar. Their unique blend of post-punk, synth-pop, and haunting Americana creates a dark and danceable soundscape that leaves you wanting more. Nightfall is a masterpiece that showcases the band's ability to craft infectious tracks that will leave you wanting to dance. With five original releases and a remix album under their belt, Jupe Jupe is a band that has something for everyone.