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CASHEK
CASHEK [cash-eek] is the musical alias of Floyd Pepper, a New Zealand-based producer whose work seamlessly blends electronic and acoustic elements. This project began organically for Floyd after more than a decade of songwriting, performing and recording with bands. Re-branding himself as CASHEK marked the beginning of a personal quest to explore more experimental sound production.
In 2019, CASHEK released the debut album "Rhythm and Resonance," a seven-track journey that centres its genre around chilled-out downtempo. This album was crafted during a backpacking adventure through North and Central America. Armed with a laptop and keyboard he sought to capture the whimsical and introspective journey of traveling by writing music that made his heart feel full. Predominantly an instrumental album, collaborations such as "Modern Statues" and "Blossom" showcase his ability to also blend vocals seamlessly into his compositions.
In the years following his debut release, CASHEK explored a wider range of genres in his music, spanning the gamut of lo-fi through to Dubstep, with singles such as “Summer Dream”, “Ciel d’amour”, “Anduin”, “Antimatter” & “Wet Wubba”. Floyd also began producing music for other vocalists in what spare time he had between his day job as a teacher and running his photo & video business. Between these single releases and collaborations, CASHEK began to perform live shows and DJ gigs, resulting in being booked at summer music festivals such as AUM, Earth Beat, Kiwiburn and Arkadien.
In July 2024, CASHEK unveiled "Whakamanawa". This 5-track EP traverses genres including breakbeat, downtempo dubs, trip-hop, ambient and drum and bass. This collection offers listeners both introspective moments and dance-focussed tracks, reflecting Floyd's versatility and depth as a producer.
2025 marked a new release and direction for CASHEK, delving into a heavier dub sound with the “Butternut Bass” EP, released in May. This release dropped shortly before Floyd went off galavanting around Canada for 3 months, reconnecting with friends and attending music festivals.
CASHEK's music can be squeezed into many genres but underpinning it all is a bed of rich compositions filled with emotive textures, juicy basslines, and lush soundscapes. Floyd’s journey as CASHEK underscores a dedication to evolving and redefining his musical expression through sound.
Niva-Jean - Yours
I produced, mixed and mastered Niva-Jean's debut single 'Yours', while also creating a live video to accompany the release.
The studio version is available on all streaming platforms.
Live video version shown below.
King Con - Hopeful
I produced this hip-hop track for Connor Elliot, aka King Con.
Mixed and Mastered by JPEC.
Spotify and SoundCloud links below:
CRYSTAL KELLY
During my time in Canada I joined the indie-rock band 'Crystal Kelly'.
We performed regularly around Vancouver, while writing the EP 'Sunday Night Insomnia'.
The drum and bass tracks were recorded live with the help of a friend. I then recorded all the guitar and vocals parts at our rehearsal studio. Following that I mixed and mastered the EP.
In the years since leaving Canada, I've continued to play a small role in the band by mixing and mastering new releases.
HETERODOX
From 2010 until 2017 I performed and recorded with Heterodox.
We released 'Elixir of Lethe' in 2014, which included national tour dates across New Zealand. This album was highly-rated amongst Sludge-Metal fans, and we shipped CD's to quite obscure places across the globe.
In 2018 we decided to release 'Salt Earth'; a short EP that I had recorded for the band in 2017 before leaving for Canada.
