Y.O.P.E. is the musical experiment of bassist Joop de Graaf. Joop is also known for his work
with bands such as Brintex Collective, Imaginarium, the Diana Dzhabbar Quartet, and
Dandana. Inspired by a wide variety of influences, Joop decided to start his own project
together with drummer Luis Possollo. In 2022, he recorded his first EP titled ‘Lost but Here’,
which was released on the Wicked Wax label.

Y.O.P.E.’s debut album has just been released titled ‘peer pleasure’. In this album, the band
explores an intriguing electronic world of sounds, with a foundation built on a danceable
fusion of improvisation and beat-driven music.

"The vision behind the project is to create danceable beat-music where the line between a
club experience and a live band blurs. It's a mix of electronic dance music, with the
improvisational elements centered more around the bass guitar and drums rather than the
usual solo instruments."