DPFKS Announce Debut Album: So Much Love To Give

The debut full-length album from the MPLS music scene vets (The Umbrella Sequence / Blind Shake) is a soundtrack for a fractured era — equal parts protest and love letter, everyday reality and cinematic escape.  A battle cry of hope amongst the chaos.

 
 

dpfks, L-R: Jeff Marcovis (guitars, production and mixing), Anthony Emanuele (bass, modular synthesis), Jacob Swogger (guitars, vocals, production), Dave Roper (drums), Ryan Rupprecht (synthesizers, piano, vocals) Photo: Shinano Katagiri Emanuele

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Minneapolis, MN — October, 2025  — Emerging from Minneapolis’ underground with a sound as vivid as it is vulnerable, DPFKS (Deep Fakes) announce the release of their debut full-length album, So Much Love To Give. The album captures the contradictions of modern life in recent years — instability and resilience, collapse and renewal, absurdity and tenderness — reframing them in saturated, cinematic soundscapes that pulse with both urgency and tenderness.  So Much Love To Give will be available on all major streaming platforms Friday, October 17th, 2025. A vinyl release show a week later on October 24th at Zhora Darling.

A Soundtrack for Our Fractured Reality 

“In times of  chaos, I often find myself circling back to the simplest truths: love, faith, forgiveness, connection,” - Jacob Swogger, lead vocalist

Heavily written during a period of profound upheaval and tension, So Much Love To Give centers around the pillars of family, friends and faith at a moment when the ground itself feels unsteady in America. The album’s lyrical themes grapple with the noise of pandemic isolation, cultural and political extremes, technological acceleration, and the sheer weight and absurdity of living in America, all while managing to uncover what endures.

“In times of  chaos, I often find myself circling back to the simplest truths: love, faith, forgiveness, connection,” says frontman Jacob Swogger. “There is a duality to this record of both protest and love letter. It’s an honest reflection of instability and fragility, but also a reminder of what’s worth holding onto.”

Cinematic in Sound

Built with a saturated, widescreen feel, each song unfolds like a scene from a film

The album is sonically immersive, layered with guitars, synths, drum machines, harmonies, and fragments of everyday life — hidden samples and details waiting to be discovered. Built with a saturated, widescreen feel, each song unfolds like a scene from a film: grounded in reality but reframed in vivid color, sound, and scope.  Pushing back shadows with neon lights.

Standout Tracks & Singles

  • “Magnetic Rock” — the group's debut single, explores connection as both weight and release.

  • “New American Anthem” — Confronts the growing Christian Nationalist, hypercapitalist, fear-based, authoritarian version of America.

  • “White as a Ghost” — Searching for meaning and identity as the world crumbles.

  • “So Much Love To Give” — a title track that insists on hope even in instability.

Release Details

So Much Love To Give will be available on all major streaming platforms October 17th.  To celebrate, DPFKS are bringing the album’s immersive sound and cinematic themes to the stage October 24th at Zhora Darling (509 1st Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413). This event also will include performances and single releases by friends Jacob Mullis and Ciao Bello, with doors opening at 7:30 PM. This 21+ show promises to be a memorable night of music, art, and community.  Tickets can be purchased here.

DPFKS in the Press

“If vintage synths and anthemic vocals get you pumped up, the new Deep Fakes track will absolutely do the trick. The instrumental build of ‘Magnetic Rock’ is an instant shot of confidence, and the song’s uplifting lyrics pile on the feel-good goosebumps… “ - Reed Fisher, The Scouting Report, 89.3 The Current

“Deep Fakes have found a unique mix of Americana and synthy new wave, building a catchy and sincere anthem about feeling at the end of your rope and trying to find connection.”  - Jon Behm, Reviler

About DPFKS

DPFKS is a new wave band formed by longtime friends and collaborators Jacob Swogger, Ryan Rupprecht, Anthony Emanuele, David Roper, and Jeff Marcovis, all of whom have deep roots in the city’s vibrant music and art scene. Drawing from their collective history in projects like THE BLIND SHAKE and THE UMBRELLA SEQUENCE, the group weaves big guitars, synths, drum machines, and ambient textures into a sound at once immediate and expansive.

More than just a collaboration, DPFKS is anchored in friendship and artistic trust. In a time when the world feels unstable, the band’s camaraderie is its own form of resilience. The process of writing and creating together remains not only an outlet for emotion but a source of meaning — a reminder that art, love, and community still matter.

 

Stream So Much Love To Give October 17th

on all major platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music

Press Contact:

Jacob Swogger - 612-801-6609 - deepfakesmpls@gmail.com

For more information about DPFKS, follow them on social media at:

Release show tickets and all the links: linktr.ee/dpfks

Instagram: @dpfks_mpls

Bandcamp: dpfks.bandcamp.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DPFKS_MPLS

Facebook: www.facebook.com/DpfksMpls