So I just got the scoop on this new surf rock EP *Splash Royale* by “Fly Janet” (Drew and Badger), and honestly? It’s kind of awesome. These guys are doing something totally different from their previous stuff – it’s like they’ve decided to just have fun and not overthink everything.
The whole EP basically came from this totally random inspiration. Drew’s apparently a huge Sauce Walka fan, and they just decided to create something that feels good, no deep hidden meanings required. And yeah, that makes the music feel super authentic.
Some of the tracks are really personal. Like, “Pipe Dream” was written right after Drew’s niece was born, which is just such a cool backstory. And then they’ve got these wild instrumental tracks that basically throw genre rules out the window.
What I’m loving is how they’re just doing their thing. No trying to fit into what people expect from a surf rock band, just pure creativity. The track “Head of Cow” even has this whole visual tribute planned that sounds pretty intriguing.
If you’re into music that feels fresh and doesn’t take itself too seriously, *Splash Royale* is definitely worth a listen. It’s the kind of EP that just feels like two musicians having a blast and inviting you along for the ride.
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“Congratulations on your EP! Can you tell us about the inspiration behind Splash Royale?
-Thanks so much! A lot of surf rock albums these days have a horror movie and rockabilly vibes. That isn’t our thing. We don’t actively seek any type of sound. These songs are a natural progression in our song writing.
The title Splash Royale is intriguing. What’s the story behind the name?
– We had been listening to a lot of Sauce Walka. Drew came up with the name. We loved the title. Didn’t want to overthink it.
How does this EP differ from your previous work in terms of style and themes?
– It has a brighter happier sound compared to anything we’ve done before. We have been very happy with how much fun it has been to write and play in this band. The vibe came through on the recordings.
Did you collaborate with any other artists or producers for this project? If so, how did those collaborations influence the final sound?
– We had 0 collaborations on this ep. This album is just Drew and me. Not that we are opposed to working with anyone. It just didn’t happen this time.
Is there a specific track on the EP that you feel is particularly personal or meaningful to you? Why?
– Drew wrote pipe dream after the birth of his niece. It was special to see it finally make it on an album.
Your fans love your unique sound. How do you balance staying true to your signature style while exploring new musical directions?
– We don’t think about them at all. We write music that we want to write, and that is how we stay true to ourselves. Authenticity is what our “fans” like to see/hear. If they don’t enjoy it, that’s fine, but we try to stay away from the thought of what would our fans like to hear.
What themes or messages are you exploring in Splash Royale?
– M.O.E. Money over everything. Nah lol, I’m just fucking with you. There is no message. We just wanted an album that sounded different, and sonically had the same vibe.
Are there any music videos or visual content planned for tracks from Splash Royale?
– Our first music video is going to be head of cow. Right before we announced the release date of “Splash Royale” (Chris) Badger’s mom passed away unexpectedly. The music video is going to be old 8mm home video footage of his mom from when she was a kid.
She grew up all over the world in places like Vietnam. The video is going to be a memorial to her life. She was an amazing woman who always supported her sons music endeavors. Badger’s sister is an amazing artist and photographer. She did our album cover, and she is doing the music video as well.
Looking back on the journey of creating Splash Royale, what’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned?
-Don’t be afraid to be yourself, and just try new shit. These songs sound like nothing we would have written in the past. We are proud of it even if everyone ends up hating it.
Is there anything else you’d like your fans to know about Splash Royale or your creative journey?
-Fucking life is short dude. Don’t be afraid to be yourself and do the shit you wanna do. We don’t take life for granted. So while we have the time and ability to make music we are gonna have fun and take advantage of our time here on earth.
Where can people find your music and keep up with your latest updates?
– Spotify, Apple Music, all those sites. Our IG is where we tend to post all our latest updates. TikTok for all our thirst trap videos.
