Chabos

Press

Chabos is a high-quality coming-of-age dramedy, produced by BBC Studios Germany for ZDFneo, which premiered in August 2025. The series follows Peppi, a man in his early thirties, who realizes he’s the only one from his old class not invited to the reunion. To uncover why, he journeys back into his Duisburg youth of the 2000s, confronting his teenage self along the way. The show paints an unfiltered, authentic picture of growing up in the era of flip phones, LAN parties, and burned CDs.

Our Sound for Chabos

Over the past months we have crafted the complete sound universe for the series. Our approach was raw, real, and energetic, capturing both the grit and the vulnerability of youth. From immersive sound design and detailed mixing to the creation of its signature tracks, every element was shaped to mirror the show’s unfiltered energy. At the heart of this sound world are two key songs, both produced by Nikolas Scheurer (Boris Merkfeld):

“Beasty Boyz” – The Series’ Title Track

“Beasty Boyz” serves as the title song of Chabos, immediately setting the tone of raw energy, youthful chaos, and the bittersweet nostalgia that define the series. As the musical opener, it captures the essence of returning to the 2000s—loud, unapologetic, and authentic—mirroring the show’s reflection on friendship, self-image, and identity during adolescence.

“Ugly” – The Emotional Thread of Mascha & Peppi

With “Ugly”, the series shifts to a deeper emotional layer. This song underscores the central storyline between Mascha and Peppi, highlighting the vulnerability beneath their pride and insecurities. “Ugly” is used in key moments of their relationship—evoking feelings of missed intimacy, self-doubt, and the bittersweet reality of loving someone while slowly drifting apart.