PICARO(S)
SINGER SONGWRITER PRODUCER
Odyssée (2018)
Denis (2024)
The global scrapbook of a wandering soul.
Odyssée is the sonic map of a decade spent on the move. Spanning three continents, the album is a polished studio translation of Picaro(s)’s global street-performing experiences. It bridges the gap between his earliest creative roots - featuring "Regarde Les," written during his school days in Vienna - and songs conceived while living in Quebec, and honed on the bustling streets of Sydney, Australia, where he first turned busking into a way of life. Returning to Vienna, Picaro(s)’s personal turning points refocused his energy, prompting him to weave these diverse chapters into a single, cohesive debut.
Musically, Odyssée is a vibrant tapestry. It blends raw street recordings, intimate bedroom takes in Vienna, and refined studio sessions in Paris and Montreal. Backed by stellar guest artists and studio musicians, the album was elevated by the vision and arrangements of co-producer Maxime Philippe - the very friend who first introduced Picaro(s) to the art of busking. While his signature live-looping hums beneath the surface, the record bursts with a rich, collaborative warmth. True to its name and the "Pícaro" archetype, Odyssée is the soundtrack to a life of wild contrasts - from hitchhiking and environmental activism to high-society events - captured in a single, defying musical journey.
A cinematic homecoming: from the streets to the self.
If Odyssée was an exploration of the outer world, Denis is an intimate, cinematic dive into the inner self. Named after Picaro(s)’s father - a constant pillar of support throughout his life - the album marks a profound personal transition as Picaro(s) stepped into his own journey of fatherhood.
The spark for the album was ignited on the streets of Vienna, where Alexander Baltz (Das Moped) first discovered Picaro(s) performing. This led to a dream collaboration: entering the studio under the mentorship of legendary producer Paul Gallister. Over an intense, seven-month creative marathon, the team set out with a singular, uncompromising vision: to take Picaro(s)'s raw songwriting and transform it into hyper-produced, widescreen cinematic wonders. Giving themselves total creative freedom, they crafted an album that is unpredictable, epic, and deeply emotional - where every track feels like a self-contained odyssey. Shifting from the physical hustle of street performance to the quiet discipline of deep self-reflection, Denis is the landmark release that solidified Picaro(s)’s artistic identity, paving the way for what would become his signature "Wiener Chanson" sound.