By Thomas Smith. "Usually, when we make a song, I always really want more strings on it," Pizano said. That's the kind of song we wanted to make, which is when you start it, you're in the song, you're moving. Through HS Insider, students are provided the opportunity to join a network of more than 300 schools, attend conferences, apply for internships and reach thousands with their reporting. Their ethnic backgrounds can be traced across the globe, but vocalists Issac Pech, Tarrek Abdel-Khaliq, Joseph Barros, producer Dominic Pizano, and creative director Jorge Olazaba met during high school in San Jose and all lived within 20 minutes of each other. Peach Tree Rascals. The members of the band are Issac Pech, Tarrek Abdel-Khaliq and Joseph Barros who sing and rap along with their producer/mixer Dominic Pizano and their resident creative Jorge Olazaba. Olazaba, the visual creative behind Peach Tree Rascals, was inspired by cult classic Pulp Fiction and the music video for "Sabotage" by the Beastie Boys. Social Media: ptrmusic.co/socials Rascal Mailing List: ptrmusic.co/mailer Merch: ptrmusic.co/store Contact: Alex Valenti: av. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS A 5-7 DAY FULFILLMENT TIME. It's like a puzzle, and ['Fumari' is] just another piece of that puzzle.". Like the name suggests, Peach Tree Rascals makes genre-blending indie pop that’s generally fun and carefree. The lyrics and vocals — a highlight being the song's high-energy rap verse — make "Fumari" relatable, but the inclusion of instruments is a crucial component to making the song a hit. Hello and welcome to DIY’s introducing feature, Get To Know… getting you a little bit closer to the buzziest new acts that have been catching our eye as of late, and working out what makes them tick. Barros: Those chords in "Don't Wanna Fight," the chords in there give the song power for the vocals, as well, to complement them. Member: Ethnicity: Filipino Role: Singer / Vocalist, Songwriter, Musician Instrument: Voice, Guitar It’s a meta look at the misadventures of self-discovery. With the news that Peach Tree Rascals are syncing up with 10K Projects, we can only expect bigger things to come. The group achieved fame with their song, "Mariposa," which went viral on TikTok. The masterminds behind Peach Tree Rascals (from left) Tarrek Abdel-Khaliq, Dominic Pizano, Issac Pech, Joseph Barros and Jorge Olazaba. Send an email to Molly.Heber@latimes.com. Peach Tree Rascals don’t fit a genre and neither does latest track “Things Won’t Go My Way” By Ty Bennett / 14 April 2020, 15:00 BST. When Tarrek sings the hook, you can't not sing with it and dance at the same time. Peach Tree Rascals are a collective based out of California’s Bay Area who have been releasing music together since 2018. “Plus” is the latest single from Peach Tree Rascals, a group of laid-back, California souls. “Whatever is going on in our heads will go into the song, so we don’t usually think about how the lyrics match the feel of the song,” Pech said. Nothing is off-limits. “In the studio, we’re honest and open with each other. Their music has alternative rock, jazz, funk and hip-hop elements. Peach Tree Rascals say their development has been entirely organic. The track is their final release of 2020 and it has all the elements of a solid wrap-up to an otherwise straining year. From Bay Area, California, the group Peach Tree Rascals js formed by Dom (producer/DJ), Isaak, Tarrek, Joseph (vocalists) and Jorge (creative director). Abdel-Khaliq: Oh yeah! The final product, complete with instrumental bliss, makes a meaningful addition to Peach Tree Rascals' discography. Barros: I would say the rhythm and the energy for that song is the same as "Fumari," but "Fumari" is a little bit more energetic. DIY collective Peach Tree Rascals makes music on their own terms. Pech: Undeniably, once the drums come in, you can't not move your foot up and down at least or bob your head, do a backflip or something. Barros: Same with that, it's the rhythm of that, the drums. Their lyrics touch on love interests, heartbreak, and anything else they’re feeling. Peach Tree Rascal’s music is as much a sum of its members as it is a sum of their differences. "But I do try to keep some semblance of cohesion across my work. “Right now, we can wake up and sing all day. The name “Peach Tree Rascals” was spontaneous, created in response to a looming release date for their first single. Peach Tree Rascals prides themselves on their authenticity, which translates in their music. “We’re gonna do a sitcom, or a cartoon, if not both. This is an exact replica of the guitar part for the acoustic version of Mariposa - Peach Tree Rascals. Their plans don’t end with music, as their chemistry could create various other opportunities. They all meet at school and claim to be inspired from various artists including Kendrick Lamar and The Beatles. The LA-based collective making genre-blurring bops. They've just pulled an all-nighter making music and they are ready to talk about some of their latest work: the single, … With Pizano working as producer and DJ, Olazaba serving as creative director, and the other three members singing, Peach Tree Rascals began putting out music in 2018. It's early afternoon on a Friday, and the members of Peach Tree Rascals — Dominic Pizano, Issac Pech, Jorge Olazaba, Tarrek Abdel-Khaliq and Joseph Barros — have just woken up, scrambling to make it onto the Zoom call but cracking jokes the minute they connect. Peach Tree Rascals is a five-piece collective comprised of Dom, Isaac, Tarrek, Joseph, and Jorge. That's a direct inspiration to "Fumari." That’s the freedom people dream about,” Abdel-Khaliq said. All songs accompanied by music videos and limited edition merchandise. "It's more so just the type of feeling you get from listening to the song," Pech said. What is that?" “My mom is from Manila and my dad is from Boracay. They don’t like school. Dom will let us know if something could be better.”. The group is composed of singer-rappers Isaac Pech, Tarrek Abdel-Khaliq and Joseph Barros as well as producer and mixer … Peach Tree Rascals, “Mariposa” — This Bay Area quintet’s genre-blending approach could take it in a plethora of directions, and this time the band ended up with a pop number.With a lo-fi four-on-the-floor drum loop and lackadaisical singing, you might not realize the band has any connection to hop-hop—if not for the sticky flow at play about a quarter of the way in. Despite the cramped conditions, weak weather resistance, and lackluster equipment, they were ecstatic to have a designated studio space to work in. Being broke isn’t cool. “We finished it at six in the morning after being in the studio all night and I knew it was really special. Barros: When I wrote the chords for "Fumari," why I put [this song] is because, once you hear those first chords, it catches your ear instantly and it gives it that attack. All songs accompanied by music videos and limited edition merchandise. It wasn't really a house song, we just like—, Barros: We were fucking around and we were like, "Dom, put some house drums on it." Pizano: Earth, Wind & Fire, they're amazing. Produced by Dominic Pizano. Abdel-Khaliq: This is one of my first favorite songs by Russ. "So, when we like work and each of our inspirations show and we find a way to make it work, it shows all of our influences in one, making it something different than the last one.". 27th March 2020. Interested in getting involved? Barros: The hook is very catchy on that song, and the same with "Fumari." With each member handling different aspects of their work (Dom produces and mixes, Isaac, Tarrek, and Joseph rap and sing, while Jorge acts as creative director), the group blends alternative jazz, funk, and hip-hop into a sound inspired by Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean, the Beatles, and John Mayer. The group's reckless disregard for boxes and labels has always been a part of the group's approach, down to … Having launched their group with little more than a few strong tracks and a name, we had the pleasure of talking with the quintet about their creative dynamic and rise to prominence all centered around their incredible new single “Things Won’t Go My Way“. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from Peach Tree Rascals. “I feel there’s a lot of groups that don’t meet the way we met,” Abdel-Khaliq said. And "Fumari," you get the best of both worlds. Since we all live in the house together, there are moments every day that we’re like damn, this should be recorded,” Abdel-Khaliq said. Stream Tracks and Playlists from Peach Tree Rascals on your desktop or mobile device. "I try to come up with fun, relatable concepts for every video," Olazaba said. The group has been featured on New Music Friday and has received critical acclaim from Billboard, Pigeons and Planes, and MTV. 6th October 2019. For now, there’s more than enough to enjoy from Peach Tree Rascals. Although Peach Tree Rascals has been developing for years, the opportunity to make music full-time felt like a dream until it became a reality. 450 talking about this. And I had to ask him, "Yo, what the fuck? But if the "Fumari" visual feels familiar, especially when considering the group's previous creative looks, that's the point. Winter sucks. While that throughline stays consistent in their branding visually, their musical ventures are more of a mixed bag. For a crew that’s come this far on singles, fans would be particularly excited at the prospect of a larger release – though nothing is confirmed as of yet. Plus Lyrics [Verse 1] Woke up feelin' so cold I don’t wanna go no more I don't wanna learn no code In a class, didn't pass so I dipped home It pissed me off,” Pizano said with a laugh. Peach Tree Rascals (@peachtreerascal) • Instagram photos and ... ›, Peach Tree Rascals - Mariposa - YouTube ›, The Artist Turning His Grindr Messages Into Sculptures, Nicole Kidman Needs to Call Tara Reid Back, Sound Off: 10 New Songs You Need to Hear Now, Tony Lopez Sued For Allegedly Soliciting Nudes, Sexual Acts From Minors. Peach Tree Rascals make room for all of their ambitious ideas in their music; they can rap over anything and turn anything into a catchy hook. Just something about right when the song starts, your head starts bobbing and you're in the song and everything just hits in a way where you need to move and everything. Get to know Peach Tree Rascals. When you hear an Earth, Wind & Fire song, it's usually upbeat or they make you feel something. It's early afternoon on a Friday, and the members of Peach Tree Rascals — Dominic Pizano, Issac Pech, Jorge Olazaba, Tarrek Abdel-Khaliq and Joseph Barros — have just woken up, scrambling to make it onto the Zoom call but cracking jokes the minute they connect. “I just wanted to sing all day.”. Peach Tree Rascals From Bay Area, California, the group Peach Tree Rascals js formed by Dom (producer/DJ), Isaak, Tarrek, Joseph (vocalists) and Jorge (creative director). Through dreamy synths and vibrant bass over a crisp beat the track, and its accompanying music video, is dripped in summer under neon lights and sunset drives. Barros added, "It just didn't hit right.". When I hit that line, ‘coffee and a cigarette…’ it was over,” Abdel-Khaliq said through a laugh. I think it's part of making sure we keep true to our brand and self.". "For 'Fumari,' it was always empty and it just needed to be filled up." Yeah, we are about to cook adobo tonight,” Barros said in an exclusive interview with the group when asked about his Filipino roots. Having recently relocated to Southern California, Peach Tree Rascals has come a long way from skipping class and recording in the shed. Pizano: I was about to go to sleep and I walked by Joseph's room and he was playing those chords, and it caught my attention right away. Peach Tree Rascals’ brand new single and video, “Summa”, highlights the up-and-comers’ dedication and commitment to interweaving artistic genres into one, cohesive group, and proves that the newer generation of creatives are flipping “mainstream music” on its head. [Laughs] Me and Tarrek just started dancing for like an hour, and then we were like, "Alright, let's change it up.". "Here Comes The Sun" was by George Harrison and they all did their part to make it sound what it needs to be. Hear the playlist and a bit from Peach Tree Rascals about why each track made the cut, below. In the spirit of finding common ground, the group created a 10-song playlist that inspired each of them while creating "Fumari." They’re confident their organic relationships will carry them to new heights. Pech: Also, picking 10 cars, as far as inspiration for us, there has to be at least one Mac Miller song on there. They all meet at school and claim to be inspired from various artists including Kendrick Lamar and The Beatles. They've just pulled an all-nighter making music and they are ready to talk about some of their latest work: the single, "Fumari," and its accompanying visual, which premieres today on PAPER. The five-piece group held a quick brainstorming session a week before the song dropped, and their moniker was born. It gives it some power behind it. Peach Tree Rascals are a music collective from San Jose, California. (It might not be perfect though because I did it by ear). Barros: They're good at putting instruments together and making people dance. Peach Tree Rascals, “Fumari” — Peach Tree Rascals wrote “Fumari” to expound on the highs and lows of life while sticking with their iconic alt-jazz R&B sound. Pizano: "Fumari" was originally a house song! From Bay Area, California, the group Peach Tree Rascals js formed by Dom (producer/DJ), Isaak, Tarrek, Joseph (vocalists) and Jorge (creative director). "You can't really showcase us with one song," Abdel-Khaliq said. "Mariposa" (Spanish for butterfly) is a single by the Bay Area collective Peach Tree Rascals, released on August 28, 2019 by Homemade Projects and 10K Projects. Peach Tree Rascals are on the cusp of something truly amazing. "I think you have to look at everything as a whole. You get the upbeat tempo... it makes you feel something. With Pizano working as producer and DJ, Olazaba serving as creative director, and the other three members singing, Peach Tree Rascals began putting out music in 2018. Orders of this item are expected to ship 5-7 business days from when the order is placed, regardless of shipping method chosen Their ethnic backgrounds can be traced across the globe, but vocalists Issac Pech, Tarrek Abdel-Khaliq, Joseph Barros, producer Dominic Pizano, and creative director Jorge Olazaba met during high school in San Jose and all lived within 20 minutes of each other. But Pech is quick to note that calling each track a direct inspiration might be a stretch of the truth. 4920 Followers. [Laughs]. Album I can’t wait for you to come my way. "Even though we all come together and have a common ground with our taste in music, we can all listen to the same stuff, we each individually have our own taste and our own inspirations that completely differ from one another," Abdel-Khaliq said. “I knew Tarrek had a good voice but I didn’t see how I could work with him. The guys are calculated, focused on their long-term success. Probably for every song, because he was a pretty versatile artist. 18 Tracks. Regardless if the subject material is positive or negative, their pitched-up vocals always glide over catchy beats. Likewise, "Fumari" isn't the single song that embodies who the group is; there is more to their sonic picture. Their music has alternative rock, jazz, funk and hip-hop elements. The group layers their songs with lush chords and peppers their visuals with vivid colors. Peach Tree Rascals hit the mainstream when their single, "Mariposa," went viral on TikTok and, though the members believe in the song, it isn't the only track that shines a light on their collective creative power. Peach Tree Rascals has made it this far just by being themselves, and they’ll continue to succeed by sticking to that formula. High School Insider is a user-generated content website that enables students to post their stories and report on issues that matter to them and their communities. Official Peach Tree Rascals Merch. After honing their crafts individually for some time, they began making music together as high school ended. “It’s cool to make optimistically sad music when we do, it makes us feel better during those down times.”. Making “Violet,” one of the group’s more somber releases, helped prove their cohesiveness to themselves and their audience. Barros: I'd say, The Beatles, they had a way of all putting their collective effort into one and they made it blend in together. Produced by Dominic Pizano. 53.7k Followers, 7 Following, 214 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Peach Tree Rascals (@peachtreerascal) Photo: Jorge Olazaba. The song went viral on TikTok, being used for more than 1.6 million videos, and peaked at 13 on the Billboard Hot Alternative Songs chart. Peach Tree Rascals were formed in the Bay Area by high school friends Dominic Pizano, Jorge Olazaba, Joseph Barros, Tarrek Abdel-Khaliq, and Issac Pech. Peach Tree Rascals. “Dom’s production really started Peach Tree Rascals because he gave us a unique sound that brought us all together as a group,” Abdel-Khaliq said. “I never would go to school and then I would just drop my classes two weeks before the semester ended,” Abdel-Khaliq said. The group's sound is a unique blend of their influences, which include classic greats like Stevie Wonder and Frank Sinatra, with more modern favorites in artists like Kendrick Lamar and Alabama Shakes. Peach Tree Rascals were formed in the Bay Area by high school friends Dominic Pizano, Jorge Olazaba, Joseph Barros, Tarrek Abdel-Khaliq, and Issac Pech. And the variety is apparent in their music; songs like "Mariposa," for example, have a vibrant, upbeat take on the Peach Tree Rascals vibe, while tracks such as "Violet" take on a softer tone, both vocally and sonically. Pech: I put that song because, in the second verse on that, he's rapping like a motherfucker. Listen to music from Peach Tree Rascals like Mariposa, Things Won't Go My Way & more. “Fumari” is about wanting more from life, but eventually taking a step back and realizing what you were craving was right in front of you the whole time. Peach Tree Rascals say their development has been entirely organic. To accelerate the group’s workflow, the guys spent an “inhumane amount of hours” building a 10-by-10 foot shed in Pizano’s backyard. Pizano: I put this one on there because it's funky and ["Fumari"] is funky. Alliance Patti & Peter Neuwirth Leadership Academy, Alliance Tennenbaum Family Technology High School, Benjamin Carson High School of Science and Medicine, Bishop Conaty-Our Lady of Loretto High School, California State University, San Bernardino, Collège Lycée Français Léon l'Africain, Collegiate Charter High School of Los Angeles, Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School, Huntington Park Institute of Applied Medicine, LAUSD / USC Media Arts & Engineering Magnet, Lennox Mathematics, Science & Technology Academy, Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, New Media Academy at Hollywood High School, North Hollywood High School Zoo Magnet Center, Ramon C. 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