Skyler McKee of Super Whatevr interviewed by TJ Martinez for Veracious Magazine on November 16th, 2018.
Right now, y’all are out on tour with Waterparks across North America- how has that been so far?
It has been AMAZING. we’ve seen so much progress with this tour and the fanbase is growing by the second. the other bands are incredibly kind and at this point we’re only halfway through!
In just under two years, Super Whatevr has been signed to Hopeless Records, played shows with Movements, Waterparks, and Sum 41 and y’all have performed at a couple of music festivals including So What?! Music Fest and Riot Fest. Did it feel like y’all’s musical careers just took off all of a sudden?
Not at all. I’ve been working on Super Whatevr for over 6 years, but the growth in the last year has definitely been exponential. It’s a little of both I guess... some things move slowly, some are flying by.
What is your favorite song that Super Whatevr has written so far and why?
Everything’s New, Everything Hurts. It’s about therapy and how it hurts to grow but it’s insanely worth it. Also it isn’t out yet so i’m pretty excited about that.
Can you talk a bit about the creative process that goes into making the music videos? Who thinks up the concepts?
Up until Misquote, it had been me and Benny Gagliardi making the videos. We mostly just had quick and easy ideas and ran with em. Since then, Eat The Danger, Apple, and The Wild Productions have gotten involved and the videos have changed as a byproduct. I try to keep the video as close to the song concept as possible I guess.
When writing music, what kind of experiences or events do you all draw from?
I can’t help but write about pain. Vulnerability has aided me in improving my mental health, so I’m fairly obsessed with getting all my thoughts on paper.
Who is your dream collaboration?
Matty Healy and George Daniel. I respect the 1975 immensely and I would love to write a song or produce a record with them. My absolute dream on earth.
How does Super Whatevr strive to stand out in an industry with so many artists?
I don’t. I just want to help people through music and that’s it. When it becomes anything other than that I’ll probably quit.
Out of all the places you have been and shows you’ve played what is the most memorable of those?
Florida really enjoys our set. The Abbey in Orlando was the first audience that knew all the words to my songs. It blew my mind and made everything I’ve done up until this point worth it.
What do you think are some of the most inspiring things happening in the music industry currently?
People are embracing beautiful wonderful melodies and trying to make art that connects with an audience because this world is going to crap and i think that’s amazing. I can hear a sonic cry for beauty. aka i really enjoy Daniel Caesar.
Without giving too much away, what kind of material is Super Whatevr working on now?
Pop music!