Fluppe's Third Album 'beest' and Winter Tour: Post-Punk Poetry for a World in Crisis
Hamburg-based post-punk outfit Fluppe is set to embark on a tour this November, showcasing their distinct dark indie rock style. Fronted by Oscar Pursch, who balances his music career with bartending, the band also features Christian Klindworth, Antoine Laval, and Lars Brunkhorst. Their new album, 'beest', explores themes of existential pain and resilience. Following their debut EP 'Billstedt' in 2020, Fluppe has gained recognition through performances at events like the Reeperbahn Festival. The band’s name, a slang term for cigarette, captures their artistic essence, combining irony and depth in their work.
Key facts
- Fluppe is a Hamburg-based post-punk band.
- The band members are Christian Klindworth, Antoine Laval, Lars Brunkhorst, and Oscar Pursch.
- Oscar Pursch is the front singer and also a bartender.
- Their third album is titled 'beest'.
- The album deals with Weltschmerz, dystopian visions, and the struggle for optimism.
- Fluppe will be live on tour starting in November.
- They have performed at the Reeperbahn Festival and toured many clubs since their 2020 debut EP 'Billstedt'.
- The band's name 'Fluppe' is colloquial for cigarette and also means a grumpy facial expression.
Entities
Artists
- Oscar Pursch
- Christian Klindworth
- Antoine Laval
- Lars Brunkhorst
Institutions
- Fluppe
- Reeperbahn Festival
Locations
- Hamburg
- Germany