Pisse

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) which is about cunnilingus, went viral in 2021 via a trending audio on the social network TikTok.^[11]

Style

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

Studio Albums

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

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

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