A unique lo-fi version of classic pop material, inspired by composers like Burt Bacharach and Jobim or singer-songwriters like Michael Franks, Kenny Rankin and Prince, all mixed with a modern touch and new-school recording methods. School of Architecture consists of the three kindred folks Dean Tippet, Falco Benz and Omar Rey, who are all members of the Dox Records family. And although they had their part in the creation of many Dox projects like Benny Sings, Giovanca, Roos Jonker and We'll Make It Right, School of Architecture will certainly occupy it’s own distinctive place in the discography of this Dutch label. While some might recognize similarities to for example the playful sounds of Benny Sings, their sound tends to be more of a laidback and soulful affair. This combined with a DIY recording ethic makes the debut album a very interesting collection of songs who will keep your system occupied from beginning to end. Lead vocalist and main composer Dean Tippet has been affiliated with the Dox family for a long period. He worked intensively with Giovanca, Wouter Hamel and Charlene as well as with his good friend Benny Sings. He’s specialised in the technique of recording, however mostly known as a lover of simple sounding but smartly composed tunes. And while he doesn’t consider himself a musician he’s more than capable on various instruments like the guitar, the bass and his beloved Fender Rhodes piano. Besides this, Dean Tippet also took care of the mixing duties of this first album. Contrary to his benjamin status in the group, Falco Benz keeps his eyes firm on all the aspects of School of Architecture. He played all keys and drums on the School’s debut and takes credit for the shared lead vocals on one song, together with guest singer Nana Effah-Bekoe. When he’s not hanging out with Omar and Tippet or travelling to his second home Paris, you’ll find him busy with his electro-funk-dance project Knobsticker, or gigging with the band of Benny Sings. The third member Omar Rey could be described as the tastemaker and connoisseur of the group. Coming from a hip-hop background as part of the jazzy hip-hop group The Proov, he also frequently worked with Dutch hip-hop heavyweights Pete Philly and Perquisite and did a cameo on the last EP 'Music For The Discotheque' of Knobsticker. He also has credits on releases on Dutch labels like Kindred Spirits and Rush Hour. He’s known as a music historian and an aficionado of the finer things in life. Being a lover of falsetto voices and harmonies of the 70’s sweet soul groups from Philly, you can even hear him givin' a try on harmonizing on some of the songs. For their self-titled debut album, School of Architecture mostly recorded and played all instruments themselves, though for some particular songs they asked Rory Ronde (Kofi Anonymous, guitarist Wouter Hamel) to do what he does best: playing beautiful, melodic and jazzy guitar parts as a perfect completion for the sound this album.