The second album form the mercurial Juppe is out today, 19th Sept.
Juppe releases his 2nd album – Fun! And How To Have It – today. 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.
Juppe tell us of his new album “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.”
Listen to Fun! And How To Have It
INITIAL REACTION
“Fun! And How to Have It is Jupe’s second album. While the first album had a lighter indie rock feel, the new album is bursting with colorful and bouncy rhythm music. If Juppe’s style were to be described using comparisons, it could be a mix of the psychedelic soul of Prince and Sly Stone and American lo-fi rock from three decades ago with a slight John Lennon twist.” HS 4/5
“‘Seasick’ has a mischievous charm woven into its personality, bridging the gap between something lighthearted and yet grounded too. It’s an almost funky track with interlocking riffs which push and pull throughout the track, reflecting the songs themes in ways.” Mix It All Up
“This is a great album. I think this song (“Seasick”) will appeal to fans of Mac DeMarco. I’ve written many times about him being a rare melody maker, so I won’t go into detail here, but he is also noteworthy for being able to write lyrics of a type never heard before, such as the opening line of this song, “Swipe left if Gex from 3DO, Will make all of your toes curl.” Niche Music
“That blend of intellectualism and humour defines the record’s outlook, shaping a sound that is clever without pretension.” Tits upon Tyne
“Honestly, I think it’s a very successful proposal. One of the lines I really liked from this song was the following: ” So push me against the wall and tell what you’re into this moment.” This line makes me think a lot about just living in the moment.” Pop Punkers on “Seasick”
“Juppe’s «Seasick»: A Playful Ode to Shared Curiosity” Rmas
“A lighthearted and upbeat listen, celebrating the excitement of sharing what you love.” Novorama
“What distinguishes this from countless novelty tracks is Juppe’s sincere investment in his premise. The quirk isn’t performance—it’s documentation of how actual attraction works for people whose love language involves explaining why a specific N64 game matters” B-Side Guys
The video for title track “Fun! And How To Have it” was featured at Soundi
Juppe was also featured at One Chord To Another, Unrecorded, I Don’t hear A Single Soulwavez
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
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
JUPPE FAHTHI Forest 1 promo pic by Simo Pukkinen
Selected press for the pre-album singles
“Juppe, the best indie soul in Finland” Rumba
“Juppe bobs and weaves in between the notes, letting his voice crest and fall to maximize the playfulness.” Austin Town Hall
“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
“…a sharp blend of lo-fi rock, indie rock and indie pop that balances raw edges with infectious melodies.” Rmas
“The vibrant style that will never let you escape is ready for you” Pop Punkers
“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
“…an appealing blend of freshness and contained energy.” Oleada Indie
“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
“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
“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
Album Launch Show
8th October at Lepakkomies, Helsinki