31 October 2019 - 0 Comments

After a two year hiatus, Pikachunes is back with a refreshingly tongue-in-cheek 5-track EP, aptly named P.E (Physical Education), allluding to the coming of age and the acceptance of the physical and sexual self – love, lust, and all things in between, accompanied by an official video for the recently released single Submission.

It’s been a few years of self-exploration for Pikachunes (Miles McDougall), which has seen him overcome an addiction to drugs and alcohol and re-connect with his two main passions in life, food and music.

“After releasing a very personal album back in 2017, in a time of peak drug and alcohol consumption, I felt it would be some time, if ever, that I release music again.

A grown obsession with the 27 club and a crutch for each arm, I was in a headspace for destruction and not creativity.

Through a series of eye-opening events/close calls and a couple of years of personal growth made possible through sobriety, I found myself in the position where I was turning to music once again, only more for its cathartic qualities and with no intention to release or to push music with the sole intent of commercial gain.

I wanted to record something that was fun again. Something that was sonically interesting, absurd at times but squeaky clean pop at others. I like to think that you can hear some influences in my music, but because my own taste is so eclectic, the amalgamation of all influences creates something that can only be my sound.” - Pikachunes

Originally hailing from Christchurch before leaving in 2010 to travel, Miles has never really felt at home anywhere else, with the city finally calling him back last December. Since his return, Pikachunes has evolved into a two piece with the addition of Shaun McTague (Muireb, Club Unique), and a second EP planned for release early 2020.

“I understand now that life is about taking the appropriate steps towards ones happiness, and a life without recording music for me personally, is not one of joy.”

You can catch Pikachunes at:

Nostalgia Festival @ Ferrymead Heritage Park // 15th February

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