Fun! And How To Have It – will release via Soliti on the 19th Sept. 2025
Juppe announces the release of his 2nd album – Fun! And How To Have It – for the 19th Sept. 2025. An eclectic mix of indie pop, rock, funk and anything in between with Juppe’s penchant for wry observations on life at their usual high standard.
The album announcement comes with news of Juppe’s new single – the lead and title track from the album “Fun! And How To Have It” – which arrives on the 1st August. Following on from the indie pop thrills of lead single “Woozy” – “Fun! And How To Have It” finds Juppe in a funky jam full of irresistible hooks and layers of sound that grows into a repeated call to do good things.
Listen to “Fun! And How To Have It”
Guitar, bass, drum programming, vocals, synth – Juppe
Synth solo – Aapo Soulanto
Drums – Joel Saikkonen
Lyrics/composition – Juppe
Arrangement – Juppe, Aapo Soulanto, Joel Saikkonen
Cover art – mammalfriend
mix – Juppe
master – Philip Shaw Bowa
Juppe tells us of the single and album “This one came together almost all at once. I really really like this one. I wouldn’t change a thing. The intro was originally a whole different song that never made the cut. Banished to the shadow realm of kinda okay songs.
Having fun* for me is all about allowing yourself to be playful. J. Huizinga and his Homo Ludens probably agree! Letting myself play was really the guiding thought for me through this album. I think this will be the foot I’ll keep putting forward in the future. These sort of “revelations” can easily sound kind of trite, but I think that’s the bedrock you need to build fancier stuff on haha.I suppose no one wants to buy greeting cards filled with Hegel quotes?*Whether in love, art, games, sport, hieroglyphics, limnology… I think you get the idea.”
“Fun! And How To Have It” (single) is released 1st August.
Initial Reaction
“Jupe’s brilliant new song” Rumba
“There’s little nuanced guitars and samples that lift the track beyond the basics and turns it into this huge groovy tune that you’re going to want to drop right into your weekend playlist.” Austin Town Hall
“A Retro Funk-Pop Masterclass in Joy” Rmas
“… it maintains a relaxed and light tone, delighting the ears with all the talent that emanates from it.” Pop Punkers
“It’ll be your favorite song of the summer…Turn up the volume and let it engulf you in its distinct sound textures.” Setlistmx
“This is quirky indie pop with enough in the way of humour to keep you both interested and smiling.” Bluesbunny
Also shared by We love lo-fi, One Chord To Another, Niche Music, Unrecorded
JUPPE FAHTHI Field promo pic by Simo Pukkinen
Juppe: Fun! And How To Have It (Soliti 119)
Release date: 19th September 2025
Juppe – Fun! And How To Have It album sleeve
art by mammalfriend
1 Fun! And How To Have It
2 Russian Doll
3 Woozy
4 Tired Tired Tired
5 Seasick
6 You, Me & Sailor Moon
7 Free Weed
8 Can’t Self-Help Myself Outta This One
9 I Just Really Like The Vibe Here
10 Maths
11 We’ve Been Eating A Lot Less Ass Ever Since The Quarantine
12 Bend
Album cover art: – mammalfriend
https://www.youtube.com/@mammalfriend
Lyrics by Juppe
Composition by Juppe ***except*** “Tired! Tired! Tired!”, “Can’t Self Help Myself Outta This One” and “Bend” by Nestori Majoinen & Juppe and “Maths” by Juppe, Nestori Majoinen & Aapo Soulanto.
Produced by Juppe ***except*** “Russian Doll”, “Can’t Self Help Myself Outta This One” by Nestori Majoinen & Juppe.
Recorded and Mixed by Juppe.
Mastered by Philip Shaw Bowa
Reaction To lead single “Woozy”
“Juppe bobs and weaves in between the notes, letting his voice crest and fall to maximize the playfulness.” Austin Town Hall
““Woozy” proves that sometimes the most profound statements emerge from admitting you have nothing profound to say. Juppe has created something that works as both time capsule and present-tense experience, capturing a specific moment while suggesting universal truths about friendship, boredom, and the strange comfort found in shared purposelessness.” B-Side Guys
“The soundscape and vibe of the song are effectively absorbing.” Lattialla (video review)
“Juppe, the best indie soul in Finland, releases a new summer hit” Rumba
“Playful and entertaining are the two words I would best use to describe Woozy by Juppe. The song starts and glides along with such ease that you just have to jump up and join in” We Love that Sound
“…it’s like, “Who’s looking forward to receiving a letter saying that they’ve released a new song?”” Niche Music
” Juppe ‘s “Woozy” is a quintessential morning song. It’s 2.10 minutes of pure good vibes” Zona Emergente
“…a sharp blend of lo-fi rock, indie rock and indie pop that balances raw edges with infectious melodies.” Rmas
“It’s an experimental pop track at heart thanks to the songs infectiously catchy side and its anxious energy.” Mix it all Up
“With “Woozy,” Juppe delivers pop that’s both mischievous and moving. True to his trademark—lyrics that are both cynical and tender, driven by a catchy melody—he takes the experience a step further.” Novorama
“The underlying synth-played melody could have been taken out of the 1990s British TV children’s series Teletubbies while the overall ambiance of the song is one of a fun band like Haircut 100 or its singer-cum-solo-artist Nick Heyward. And produced by Malcolm McLaren. If that doesn’t pique your interest, nothing will.” Nordic Music Central
“The vibrant style that will never let you escape is ready for you” Pop Punkers
Juppe – Washingroom promo pic by Simo Pukkinen