Pisse (English translation: Piss) is a German punk band formed in 2012 in Hoyerswerda, Saxony.[1] Pisse is well-known within the new German punk scene,[2] having performed nationwide in cities such as Wuppertal,[3] Karlsruhe,[4] Munich,[5] and Zürich.[6]
Pisse has released two full-length studio albums on the German independent label Phantom Records (not to be confused with the Australian label of the same name), as well as seven EPs.[7] Some of their releases are out of print and difficult to find.[7] Despite their obscurity, the band enjoys recognition from fans.[8]
Pisse is featured in the book "Damaged Goods: 150 Einträge in die Punk-Geschichte" also known as "Damaged Goods: 150 Entries into Punk History"[9] by music journalist Jonas Engelmann. Their song "Fahrradsattel", (which translates to Bicycle Seat in English), went viral in 2021 via a trending audio on the social network TikTok.[10]
Style[edit]
Musically, the band expresses itself through harsh, characteristic vocals, fast tempo and the use of the synthesizer and theremin.[11] In terms of their songs' lyrics and content, Pisse primarily sings about everyday situations, but puts them within altered contexts. A lot their music has a tendency to lean towards heavier topics such as mental health issues (primarily insanity and depression), giving them a great voice of dark humor.[12]
German newspaper Die Tageszeitung considers Pisse a part of the German post-punk renaissance scene, a musical style inspired by the punk rockers of the 1980s.[1] Zusammen mit Puff! rates Pisse as "snottier" and "more sarcastic" than other bands, comparing them to another German punk band; Die Goldenen Zitronen.[citation needed]
Discography[edit]
Studio Albums[edit]
- 2015: Mit Schinken durch die Menopause (LP, Phantom Records, PHNTM10 / Beau Travail BT-09)[13]
- 2020: Pisse s/t (LP, Phantom Records, PHNTM46 / Harbinger Sound, Harbinger191)[14]
Singles and EPs[edit]
- 2013: Kairo / Pisse / Dikloud (Split-10"-EP, Mamma Leone, Mamma Leone Records 001)
- 2014: Praktikum in der Karibik (7"-EP, Mamma Leone, MLR003 / Neuauflage: Phantom Records, PHNTM09, 2014/15/16)
- 2016: Kohlrübenwinter #1 (7"-EP, Phantom Records, PHNTM15 / Beau Travail, BT-12)
- 2016: Kohlrübenwinter #2 (7"-EP, Harbinger Sound, Harbinger162 / In A Car, In A Car 004)[15]
- 2018: Pisse / Perky Tits (Split-10"-EP, Phantom Records, PHNTM24)[16]
- 2018: Hornhaut ist der beste Handschuh (7"-EP, Phantom Records, PHNTM29)
- 2022: Lambada (7"-EP, Phantom Records, PHNTM76)
- 2024: Jammertal / Vetschau (7"-EP, Phantom Records, PHNTM84)
Compilation Albums[edit]
- 2014: Kassette (MC Compilation, Phantom Records, PHNTM07)
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b JENS UTHOFF (2016-07-17). "Post-Punk-Renaissance in Deutschland:Mit Karies und Pisse gegen Stillstand" (in German). TAZ. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
- ^ "Pisse (Website)".
- ^ "Dec 18, 2016: EA80 / Pisse at Die Borse". Concert Archives. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
- ^ "Odd Couple & Pisse".
- ^ "Pisse live in München am 22 November 2016". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
- ^ "Pisse live in Zürich".
- ^ a b "Pisse". Discogs. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
- ^ "Interview PISSE Willkommen im Hypeland".
- ^ "Damaged Goods: 150 Einträge in die Punk-Geschichte".
- ^ "Wie die Punk-Band Pisse mit "Fahrradsattel" einen TikTok-Welthit landete".
- ^ "Pisse (Spex Magazine)".
- ^ Daniel Matthias (2015-08-01). "INTERVIEWS: PISSE: Mutti, ich hab's geschafft!" (in German). Ox Fanzine. Retrieved 2022-12-22.
- ^ Kalle Stille (2015-06-01). "REVIEWS: PISSE: Mit Schinken durch die Menopause" (in German). Ox Fanzine. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
- ^ Kalle Stille (2020-04-01). "REVIEWS: PISSE: s/t" (in German). Ox Fanzine. Retrieved 2020-07-03.
- ^ Simon Hereth (2018-10-18). "PISSE – KOHLRÜBENWINTER ::: REVIEW (2016)" (in German). Away From Life. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
- ^ Simon Hereth (2018-11-02). "SPLIT: PISSE & PERKY TITS ::: REVIEW (2018)" (in German). Away From Life. Retrieved 2023-03-23.