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] as well as outside the German-speaking world in Antwerp, Paris and Amsterdam.[7]

The band performing at SO36 in 2018

Pisse has released three 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.[8] Some of their releases are out of print and difficult to find.[8] Despite their obscurity, the band enjoys recognition from fans.[9]

Pisse is featured in the book "Damaged Goods: 150 Einträge in die Punk-Geschichte" also known as "Damaged Goods: 150 Entries into Punk History"[10] by music journalist Jonas Engelmann. Their song "Fahrradsattel", (which translates to Bicycle Seat in English) about wanting to be a woman's bicycle seat, went viral in 2021 via a trending audio on the social network TikTok.[11]

Style

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Musically, the band distinguishes itself through harsh, characteristic vocals, fast tempo, and the use of synthesizers and theremins.[12] In terms of their songs' lyrics and content Pisse primarily sings about common and relatable 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.[13]

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

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Studio Albums

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  1. 2015: Mit Schinken durch die Menopause (LP, Phantom Records, PHNTM10 / Beau Travail BT-09)[14]
  2. 2020: Pisse s/t (LP, Phantom Records, PHNTM46 / Harbinger Sound, Harbinger191)[15]
  3. 2024: Dubai (LP, Phantom Records, PHNTM100)

Singles and EPs

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  1. 2013: Kairo / Pisse / Dikloud (Split-10"-EP, Mamma Leone, Mamma Leone Records 001)
  2. 2014: Praktikum in der Karibik (7"-EP, Mamma Leone, MLR003 / Neuauflage: Phantom Records, PHNTM09, 2014/15/16)
  3. 2016: Kohlrübenwinter #1 (7"-EP, Phantom Records, PHNTM15 / Beau Travail, BT-12)
  4. 2016: Kohlrübenwinter #2 (7"-EP, Harbinger Sound, Harbinger162 / In A Car, In A Car 004)[16]
  5. 2018: Pisse / Perky Tits (Split-10"-EP, Phantom Records, PHNTM24)[17]
  6. 2018: Hornhaut ist der beste Handschuh (7"-EP, Phantom Records, PHNTM29)
  7. 2022: Lambada (7"-EP, Phantom Records, PHNTM76)
  8. 2024: Jammertal / Vetschau (7"-EP, Phantom Records, PHNTM84)
  9. 2024: Sunset In Bravo
  10. 2024: Favela Nights

Compilation Albums

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  • 2014: Kassette (MC Compilation, Phantom Records, PHNTM07)
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References

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  1. ^ a b JENS UTHOFF (2016-07-17). "Post-Punk-Renaissance in Deutschland:Mit Karies und Pisse gegen Stillstand". Die Tageszeitung: Taz (in German). TAZ. Archived from the original on 2023-06-03. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
  2. ^ "Pisse (Website)".
  3. ^ "Dec 18, 2016: EA80 / Pisse at Die Borse". Concert Archives. Archived from the original on 2023-07-10. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
  4. ^ "Odd Couple & Pisse".
  5. ^ "Pisse live in München am 22 November 2016". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 2022-01-13. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
  6. ^ "Pisse live in Zürich".
  7. ^ "Pisse Concert Setlists & Tour Dates". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
  8. ^ a b "Pisse". Discogs. Archived from the original on 2023-05-13. Retrieved 2023-05-13.
  9. ^ "Interview PISSE Willkommen im Hypeland". 11 July 2015.
  10. ^ "Damaged Goods: 150 Einträge in die Punk-Geschichte". 12 October 2016.
  11. ^ "Wie die Punk-Band Pisse mit "Fahrradsattel" einen TikTok-Welthit landete". 7 July 2022.
  12. ^ "Pisse (Spex Magazine)".
  13. ^ Daniel Matthias (2015-08-01). "INTERVIEWS: PISSE: Mutti, ich hab's geschafft!" (in German). Ox Fanzine. Archived from the original on 2022-12-22. Retrieved 2022-12-22.
  14. ^ Kalle Stille (2015-06-01). "REVIEWS: PISSE: Mit Schinken durch die Menopause" (in German). Ox Fanzine. Archived from the original on 2023-07-10. Retrieved 2023-07-10.
  15. ^ Kalle Stille (2020-04-01). "REVIEWS: PISSE: s/t" (in German). Ox Fanzine. Archived from the original on 2020-07-03. Retrieved 2020-07-03.
  16. ^ Simon Hereth (2018-10-18). "PISSE – KOHLRÜBENWINTER ::: REVIEW (2016)" (in German). Away From Life. Archived from the original on 2023-03-24. Retrieved 2023-03-24.
  17. ^ Simon Hereth (2018-11-02). "SPLIT: PISSE & PERKY TITS ::: REVIEW (2018)" (in German). Away From Life. Archived from the original on 2023-03-23. Retrieved 2023-03-23.