Wavy Trees

Los Angeles surf-rockers Wavy Trees bring their signature blend of nostalgia and good vibes to their latest single, “Growing Up.” In this interview, they discuss inspiration, creativity, and what’s next.

  1. “Growing Up”has a warm, nostalgic energy that blends surf rock and reggae so naturally. What inspired the song’s theme and sound?

The song came together really naturally and fast for us. The theme was inspired by seeing that nobody has the time to hang like the good old days when you are younger. My uncle used to drill it into me all the time that growing up is really hard so enjoy your youth! He used to paint houses. So I kind of made a song for the younger generation to attach too.

  1. The music video, directed by Sean Barrett, captures a really fun and laid-back vibe. How involved were you in shaping the visual concept, and what was filming like?

We had a completely different idea for the music video actually and Sean had a new vision and then just ran with it! We love how Sean’s brain works he’s a genius and the music video came out great!

  1. Wavy Trees formed in 2019 and has already shared stages with acts like Bikini Trill. How has your live experience influenced your songwriting and chemistry as a band?

Hitting the road is our favourite part of being in a band so it definitely builds a lot of chemistry and inspires new songs! Also the fans are so solid it makes you want to keep going for them!

  1. Your music often mixes upbeat grooves with reflective lyrics. What message or emotion do you hope listeners take away from “Growing Up”?

To enjoy your youth!! But also the message of the song is that in the end no matter where your life takes you, the real goal is to find yourself.

  1. Surf rock and reggae are genres with deep roots and strong identities. How do you make these influences your own while keeping your sound fresh and modern?

Whatever comes out of us is what comes out and that’s kinda as deep as it is haha. Our motto is “Don’t try, just let it happen”.

  1. Looking ahead, what’s next for Wavy Trees? Can fans expect more singles, an EP, or maybe a tour in the near future?

More singles incoming! We covered a few songs.

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