What’s the story behind your latest song/album?
Maik: Juicy Boom was born out of a phase of deep exhaustion. I was lying in bed with a dry throat, craving something refreshing and fruity – ideally a juicy orange. That feverish night, the song grew and ripened in my dream just like that fruit. And the next morning, my daughter actually brought me an orange to my bedside – and with the very first bite, it became clear: that feeling was the core of the song. Everyone needs that Juicy Bomb every now and then. It’s out there, waiting. But the important part is: you have to let it boom! It’s not enough to just hold the orange in your hand – you have to take a bite. (laughs) Just like at the end of the song – that’s when it finally explodes.
How has your creative process evolved over the years?
Pat: We share ideas much earlier now than we did in the early years, when we would only present each other with finished songs. These days, most of our tracks are true collaborations rather than the work of just one person. It really helps, especially when you’re stuck—like when you’re trying to write a second verse, for example.
Is there a specific moment in your career that felt like a turning point?
Maik: Our first phase as a band was quite a while ago – late ’90s, early 2000s. After we split up, I spent many years playing in a cover band, but somehow I always felt something was missing – that personal, creative part. When the pandemic hit, I started focusing more on writing my own music again and immediately reached out to my old bandmate and friend Pat. He instantly put a pandemic-themed song on the table – our “Masken Song” – which became our first release together. Even though the pandemic brought difficult times for so many people, for me personally, it was a catalyst to get creative again. A turning point in my musical life – in a positive way.
Can you share a memorable or unexpected moment from a live performance?
Maik: Back around the 2000s, we played quite a few more or less glorious gigs – people still call us a cult band to this day (laughs loudly). One show in particular really stuck with us – though for all the wrong reasons: during the performance, the power kept cutting out right in the middle of the song. Each time we had to start over from the beginning. And the stupid part? We kept starting the same song again and again. By the fourth time, the audience had started to flee – but hey, we were in a great mood, the beer was cold and free, and we were punks, after all.
What’s next for you—any exciting projects or goals on the horizon?
Pat: The drawer with old ideas has long been emptied and immortalized on our latest EP. But now, a new drawer is filling up—packed with fresh songs. Some are already in their final stages, others are still rough sketches. So it won’t take long until something new is coming. Just sit back and have some tea, I’d say. (yeah ha)