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Live video 'The Outcome' by Swan out now!

November 16th 2024

The live video of ‘The Outcome’ by Swan is out now! I had the pleasure to think along conceptually, writing the string arrangement and mixing & mastering the audio.

VIDEO CREDITS:
Videography: Morena Schwarzwälder | Creative concept & production: Femke Groen, Morena Schwarzwälder & Pieter Perquin | Styling: Ruben Jurriën & Femke Groen | Sound recording: Ischa Telepta, Davy van Broekhoven & Thijs Alting.

SONG CREDITS:
Written by F.S. Groen & P. L. Perquin. Vocals by Swan. Drums by Ruben Sieben. Bass by Marijn de Zwart. Keys by Marc Sarrià Verdú. Violin by Manon van de Kempe & Emma Williams. Viola by Isabel Franenberg. Cello by Jascha Bordon. String arrangement by Perquisite. Mixed & mastered by Perquisite.

A special thanks to NME Haarlem / De Kweektuin and Sam Jones.

© 2024 Unexpected Records
www.unexpected-records.com

'The Outcome' by Swan is out now!

October 18th 2024

Swan wrote 'The Outcome' when someone who was a really important mentor to her passed away, which affected her deeply. He taught her that music doesn’t have to be complex to be great; it has to be honest and authentic. When she wrote the song, it felt like he was looking over her shoulder, helping her write it, even though he was already gone. 'The Outcome' is a reminder that sometimes not knowing where to go is part of the human experience, and that hope is one of the most powerful tools we have.

It was great to work together with Swan on this delicate and beautiful tune; it’s probably my favorite song of hers so far, so I hope you like it as much as I do :) Click here to listen!

CREDITS:
Lyrics by F.S. Groen. Music by F.S. Groen & P.L. Perquin. Vocals and piano by Swan. Drum programming and juno by Swan & Perquisite. Cello, synth bass and sound effects by Perquisite. Produced & arranged by Swan & Perquisite. Mixed by Perquisite. Mastered by Jeffrey 'Da Goose' de Gans. Artwork by Morena Schwarzwälder. Picture by Puck van Diepen.
© 2024 Unexpected Records

Pete & Perq European Album Release Shirt available now!

September 19th 2024

For sale now: our exclusive European Album Release Tour shirt, designed by the one and only Ceizer! If you weren’t able to be at one of our shows and buy your own, you’re in luck: this limited release is available in the Unexpected Store now!

'My Stereo (Fluid Funk Remixes)' out now!

June 21st 2024

OUT NOW: On the longest/shortest day of the year Pete and I bring you the 'My Stereo (Fluid Funk Remixes)' EP. For this release our Amsterdam based label Unexpected Records teamed up with Rotterdam based electronic label Fluid Funk to deliver five funky dancefloor remixes by none other than Ascension & Shirazi, Klankarbeit & Danou P, Gregor Salto, Beau Zwart & Sykes and Fouk. This one is strictly aimed at getting feet shuffling and booties shaking :) Supported by Francois K, Alexander Barck (Jazzanova), Felipe Gordon, Colin Dale, Shur-I-Kan, James Audiojack, Moodymanc, M50, Graeme Park, Mr V. and many more. Available now on all digital platforms! Click here to listen.

'Sidepiece' by Swan out now!

June 14th 2024

Swan’s new single ‘Sidepiece’ is out now on all streaming platforms! I produced the song together with the amazing Swan. Guitar is by the always funky Marnix Dorrestein. The mix is by yours truly and the master by Jeffrey 'Da Goose' De Gans. The cover picture is by Puck van Diepen and the artwork by Morena Schwarzwälder. Click here to listen!

The 'My Stereo' video is here!

May 17th 2024

Pete Philly and I just released the official video for our song ‘My Stereo’. The video was created by Danny Merk and is an ode to our musical inspiuration and the rich history of popmusic. Watch the full video below!

'Eon' is out now!

May 3rd 2024

It’s finally there. Sixteen years and a bit after the release of our last album, we present you ‘Eon’, our third studio album. ‘Eon’ is a celebration of our infinite connection through music. We had a lot of fun making this record and we hope you enjoy it!

A big shout to everyone that collaborated musically with us on ‘Eon’: Naaz, Swan, Marnix Dorrestein, Floris van der Vlugt, Randell Heye, Jasper Slijderink, Alain Clark, Dela, Knox & Loux. And of course Jeffrey ‘Da Goose’ De Gans for the clear & warm master. We’d like to thank Ceizer for the awesome album cover, Stefan van den Heuvel for the spot on LP artwork and Roeltje van de Sande Bakhuyzen for her amazing picture.

‘Eon’ is now available on vinyl in your local recordstore and our webshop as well as on all streaming platforms!

Love,
Pete & Perq

'My Stereo' is out now!

April 5th 2024

After the releases of ‘Hot Sauce’ and ‘Mayhem feat. Naaz,’ it’s time to present you our final single before the release of the third Pete Philly & Perquisite album 'Eon'. ‘My Stereo’ is about the unifying nature of spirited music. It’s a celebration of authentic, non-formulaic expression; the epitome of soulful music - not the genre, but the intent. This song captures how grateful we are for the music that inspired us; we hope you enjoy it! 'Eon' is coming on May 3rd!

Swan will play on North Sea Jazz this year!

March 22nd 2024

I'm very proud to let you know that Swan, where I've been working with for the last 1,5 years, will be playing at North Sea Jazz Festival this year! She's booked for Saturday July 13, alongside artists such as André 3000, Joshua Redman, John Scofield & Corinne Bailey Rae.

'Mystery Repeats' available again on LP!

March 8th 2024

After the re-release of 'Mindstate' last year on LP, the second Pete Philly & Perquisite album 'Mystery Repeats' is available again now on vinyl as well! The repress comes in a gatefold 2LP in a limited edition of 500 pieces. Order your copy now in the webstore!

'Mayhem' live at Muziekcafé

February 19th 2024

Last Saturday we payed a visit to NPO Radio 2’s 'Muziekcafé' to perform our latest single ‘Mayhem’ with Naaz, as well as 'Hot Sauce' and 'Mystery Repeats'. You can check out the performance here:

Swan's debut EP out now!

February 9th 2024

Today we’ve released Swan’s debut EP ‘Underneath my façade’! When I first met @swantheartist in May of 2022 I already felt she was a very talented singer, songwriter and producer with a strong and clear vision. Not long after our first meeting we decided to work together on what was to become her debut-EP. We had a lot of fun in the studio producing and recording these seven songs together and I’m very proud of the result! ‘Underneath My Façade’ is out now on all streaming platforms! Also… don’t forget to get your tickets for Swan’s EP release show at Paradiso on March 9. 🔥

MAIN CREDITS:
Lyrics by Swan, music by Swan & Perquisite | Produced & arranged by Swan & Perquisite | Mixed by Perquisite | Mastered by Jeffrey 'Da Goose' de Gans | Cover artwork by Morena Schwarzwälder | Photography by Puck van Diepen.

We're going on a European tour this spring!

February 7th 2024

What was supposed to be a one off and perhaps an EP, has become a celebration with a whole new album and a European tour! Today we are happy to announce our upcoming EU tour this May in support of our upcoming album. We’ll be playing more classics as well as NEW songs off the new album! Tickets will be available this Friday at 11:00 CET 😊💛

'Mayhem' with Naaz out now!

January 26th 2024

Our second new single ‘Mayhem’ featuring the amazing Naaz is available now on all streaming platforms! 🔥🔥
Pete, Naaz and I wrote this song about feeling frustrated about the mayhem our world is currently in. The main question is: do you remain true to yourself or let yourself be swept away in the mayhem?

CREDITS:

Written by N. Mohammed, P.P. Monzon, P. L. Perquin & J. Slijderink.
Vocals by Pete Philly & Naaz. Saxophones & clarinets by Floris van der Vlugt. Trumpet by Randell Heye. Piano by Jasper Slijderink. All other instruments played & programmed by Perquisite. Arranged by Pete Philly & Perquisite & Naaz. Produced, mixed & recorded by Perquisite at Unexpected Studios. Mastered by Jeffrey 'Da Goose' de Gans at Da Goose Mastering.
Artwork by Pieter Ceizer.

© 2024 Unexpected Records

Our reunion show at AFAS Live was a blast!

November 22nd 2023

Our big reunion show last Friday was an amazing experience! We felt so much love from the crowd and it was a pleasure to be on stage again with Pete and our newly formed band. I want to thank everyone that was there, as well as our band, crew and team for making all of this happen 🙌❤️
Pictures by Anne-Marie Kok.

Interview in Het Parool

November 8th 2023

Yesterday an intreview with Pete and me abput our reunion and our big show at AFAS Live was published in Dutch newspaper Het Parool. Read the full article at parool.nl!

Special guests for our show at AFAS Live!

November 3rd 2023

Today in exactly two weeks, on November 17th, our big reunion show at the AFAS Live will take place... And we have exciting news to share with you! Our special guests that evening will be Naaz, Jeangu Macrooy and Luna Zegers! We’re very much looking forward to share the stage with these great artists on this special night 🔥🎶 You can buy your tickets at www.ppandp.nl.

New Pete Philly & Perquisite album is coming this Spring!

October 25th 2023

BIG NEWS: The third Pete Philly & Perquisite studio album will be released in the Spring of 2024! The first moment to hear some of the new songs we made will be our show in AFAS Live on November 17th! Tickets: www.ppandp.nl.

'Hot Sauce' is TopSong on Radio 2!

October 15th 2023

'Hot Sauce', the first new song Pete Philly and I released in 15 years, became this week's TopSong on Radio 2, one of the biggest radio stations in The Netherlands! This means the song will be played in every show on Radio 2 for the whole week :) We're very grateful for all of the support foruour comeback so far :) We're currently busy preparing for our big reunion concert in the AFAS Live on November 17th. Buy your tickets now before they're gone! :)

Our own hot sauce :)

October 10th 2023

One month after the release of our new single 'Hot Sauce’, Pete and I are excited to announce an unique collaboration with Heatsupply. The artwork of 'Hot Sauce,' designed by well known artist and graphic designer Ceizer, serves as the limited edition label for ‘The O.G. Hot Sauce - Pete Philly & Perquisite edition’. This hot sauce isn't just any sauce; it's Heatsupply's first very own hot sauce, recently awarded the title of 'Best Hot Sauce in the Netherlands 2023' at the Dutch Chili Fest.

The O.G. Hot Sauce is a versatile flavor bomb with red Jalapeño and Habanero peppers, caramelized onions, cumin, garlic, and black pepper. It's the ultimate hot sauce that pairs perfectly with countless dishes, providing an unforgettable taste experience. 'The O.G. Hot Sauce - Pete Philly & Perquisite edition' is now available in a limited edition via the webstores of Pete Philly & Perquisite and Heatsupply. Check the links to get your bottle of hotness!

'Snor' premieres at Dutch film festival

September 25th 2023

The short film 'Snor', where I composed the music for, will have it's premiere today at the Dutch Film Festival in Utrecht. The film was written and directed by Zainab Goelaman and produced by PRPL. 'Snor' will also be screening at Cinekid filmfestival.

'Hot Sauce' t-shirt available now!

September 23rd 2023

The release of my first joint single with Pete Philly in 15 years, ‘Hot Sauce’, must be celebrated with some awesome new merchandise! This unisex t-shirt is made of 100% biological cotton and was designed by the one and only Ceizer. Sizes go from XS to XXL and there’s even a special children’s shirt in yellow :) Order now in the webshop to spice up your wardrobe!

'No Drama' by Swan out now!

September 22nd 2023

‘No Drama’, the second single by Swan, is out now! The song was written from the perspective of a so called ‘fuckboy’ who objectifies woman and is self-absorbed in the way he treats them. The song was produced by Swan and me and also mixed by yours truly :) Mastering by Jeffrey 'Da Goose' de Gans and artwork by Morena Laela.

'Lovestruck Puzzles' 10 year anniversary!

September 20th 2023

Today ‘Lovestruck Puzzles’, the album I made together with the lovely Kris Berry, turned exactly a decade! A big shoutout to Kris Berry for her talent, her voice, her creativity and for who she is, and to our illustrious live band (Jelle Huiberts, Marnix Dorrestein & Jasper Slijderink) for rocking the live shows with us! The album can still be ordered on both CD and LP in the webshop or can be listened to on your favorite streaming platform.

'Hot Sauce' video out now!

September 18th 2023

Check out the video for our new single 'Hot Sauce', which we made together with people from all over the globe!

'Hot Sauce' out now!

September 8th 2023

Spice up your day with the first new Pete Philly & Perquisite single in 15 years: 'Hot Sauce'! It has been very nice so far to be back in the studio with Pete again after all these years and create new music together. Let this tune be the soundtrack to your work commute, workout in the gym or spicy cooking session. Available now on your favorite streaming platform!

Time Flies (2023 remaster) out now!

July 7th 2023

Time Flies, no statement more true than today. We dropped this track and its video 16 years ago. The song available to stream was always only the album version; we never had a single edit available until now. As we're finishing the tracks for our new project, we wanted you to enjoy this updated and remastrered version of Time Flies, as we prepare for our reunion show in the Afas Live on November 17th. Please enjoy, share and reminisc. Master by Jeffrey 'Da Goose' de Gans.

Much love, Pete & Perq

OUT NOW: Swan's debut single 'Yin Yang'

April 28th 2023

‘Yin Yang’ is out now on Unexpected Records! I produced & arranged the song together with Swan and did the mix. Together we’re working on her debut EP so more music is coming soon. For now, listen to ‘Yin Yang’ and let me know your thoughts! 🔥🎵💃

Big news: Pete Philly & Perquisite reunite for a show in AFAS Live!

April 11th 2023

Big news! After 14 years of seperation, today Pete Philly and I announced at Sublime that we will reunite for a special show at AFAS Live on Friday November 17th 2023. Tickets will go on sale this Friday at 10:00 am but you can already pre-register at www.ppandp.nl. Next to this, Pete and I are also working on some new tunes for you and yours to enjoy... But more on that later :) I'm really looking forward to this show! Hope to see you there!

Perq.

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