Artist description Trying to categorize PEP’s music is not an easy task. Her hybrid sound includes a rock, folk, and pop appeal that attributes to the eclectic following that she has accrued throughout her career. Born and raised in Los Angeles, the 26 year old began songwriting at the age of 8. She was impacted by the many bands her parents listened to such as The Beatles, The Carpenters & Queen. At 17, she picked up the guitar and acquired a taste for the rock and alternative genres. PEP plays on a regular basis in the Los Angeles area at clubs such as The Knitting Factory, Highland Grounds, the Rainbow Room, the Crooked Bar and many more. Currently PEP is working on new material and will be in the studio January 2003 to record 5 more original songs with producer Barry Goldberg.

Music Style Folk, Rock, Undefinable

Musical Influences Beatles, Janis Joplin, Meryn Cadell, NIN

Similar Artists Some people say she sounds similar to Shawn Colvin

Artist History PEP has been songwriting and singing since 8 and picked up the guitar at age 17.

Group Members PEP is Paulette E. Pantoja.

Instruments guitar

Albums DEMO

Press Reviews "...solid production, tight, honest sound. Clear, direct vision. PEP's lyrics are unapologetic, razor sharp, and luring. She seems to be baiting you to come closer and closer to her storehouse of skeletons. Her exposition is both her soft underbelly and the armour she protects herself with. All this set to a roots rock backdrop. More sardonic than Mellisa Ethridge in vocal tone, fans of Ani DeFranco should give this a listen." - Joseph Bartone

Location Hollywood, CA - USA

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