“For the most part, Hoyer plays fingerstyle, ruining clean electric guitars with numerous modulation effects, and capping it all off with the inconsiderate use of virtual amps and AI mastering, thereby covertly contributing to the loudness war. As Hoyer’s neighbors are not fans of his vocal performances, he prefers to sing softly and up close to the mic, not even bothering to get up from his very comfortable chair.”
— Hanne O’Tory, Nanotheory Magazine
Biography
I got my first guitar in 2010 after success at Guitar Hero 3. Immediately, I began composing out of a need: to win the heart of a lady. She did not last, unlike the music. Under the moniker “Zebra Strypes”, I made first live experiences with friends, covering alternative rock classics, as well as playing some original material. The band was later renamed “Imperfektionist”, after two members departed due to creative differences. While I was busy playing electric bass for the power-trio Fantastic Nightmare, Imperfektionist eventually turned into a solo project. Home recording became serious in 2014, producing hundreds of original tracks over the years. But it was not until 2025 that I decided to make my sonic diary available to the public. Therefore, Imperfektionist should be seen as a testament to the wild creativity of youth, created as we outgrow insecurity while our intelligence slowly crystallizes. Please forgive a developing artist the low fidelity and minor production errors.
Gear
Guitars: Fender Telecaster, Ibanez RG09LTD-PRB, Art & Lutherie CW Spruce
Electric basses: Yamaha BB234 YNS, Ibanez SR505-BM (historically)
FX pedals: Boss Tuner TU-3, Noise Suppressor NS-2, Acoustic Simulator AC-3, Compression Sustainer CS-3, Overdrive OD-3, Mega Distortion MD-2, Chorus CH-1, Flanger BF-3, Tremolo TR-2, Phase Shifter PH-3, Delay DD-7, Reverb RV-5, Graphic Equalizer GE-7, Loop Station RC-300
Software: Cubase 13 Artist, iZotope Ozone 11 Standard, iZotope Nectar 3, Celemony Melodyne 4 Essential, Xfer Serum 2, Addictive Drums 2, eMastered (historically)
Imperfektionist is available on Spotify, YouTube Music, Apple Music, Bandcamp, and many other platforms.