Raised in Saint Paul, MN and residing in Seattle, multi-instrumentalist Peter Campanelli (they/them) has been a prolific song-writer since their teenage years. With their previous two label releases (Subaquatic Records) being steeped in the traditions of prog/psych and funk, Campanelli was writing detailed long-form suites and producing it all by their lonesome whilst honing their skills using a plethora of different instruments and recording styles. Combining lo-fi tape recordings with digital manipulations, their work is intricate, careful, and personal.
“You could say Peter Campanelli, multi instrumentalist & songwriter, has been working their whole musical career to create this album rightly titled ‘Pesto Baby'. Elaborating on their previous efforts, Pete has blended together careful arrangements and intimate compositions. The result is a fully realized ‘Pesto Baby’.