Sydney band SL8ERBOY reveal their ultimate tea orders, and run-through some ice-breaker introductions.
Earlier this month, we were treated to Strawberry Iced Tea, the infectious new single from Sydney band SL8ERBOY. Though the pop-punk track impressively tackled themes around the climate crisis and body image, it was equally focussed on what some might argue is an even more pressing issue: iced tea.
In between gritty guitar strums and references to overfilled beaches, SL8ERBOY bandmates Aaron, Celeste, Aidan and Jasmine imbued Strawberry Iced Tea with a playful energy that balanced it’s more complex accounts of coming-of-age under glare of an ever-heating sun.
Produced by James Vermeesch, Strawberry Iced Tea retains a youthful exuberance without sacrificing commentary on the climate, which becomes all the more arduous when even an “iced tea don’t satisfy.” In honour of the inspiring elixir behind Strawberry Iced Tea, we caught up with SL8ERBOY for a run-through of their go-to tea orders, as well as some ice-breaker small talk.
Below, Aaron, Celeste, Aidan and Jasmine introduce themselves and share a specially curated playlist based on their favourite types of tea. Mothers, beware, one bandmate describes himself as the “token straight and milfhunter.” Catch SL8ERBOY’s full synopsis below, and listen to their new single Strawberry Iced Tea here.
Aaron’s tea order: Strawberry Iced Tea, Full Ice, No Sugar, w/ Aloe Jelly
I am a Mystery Inc fan boy since that one scene when Shaggy (played by Mathew Lillard) drinks the potion and becomes a woman with big boobs. I think people are distracted by that scene, they don’t actually notice how much the two early 2000s Scooby Doo movies soundtracks slap.
As a result of my exposure to such films during my developmental years I am now accidentally making the same tracks with the band. Like on this new Strawberry Iced Tea track. I hope you enjoy it, and think of us when you choke on ur boba tea. Xoxo, AARON from SL8ERBOY.
Celeste’s tea order: Wintermelon Tea, Full Sugar, Half Ice, w/ Pearls
Playing bass since 2014, First gig: Best Coast @ Enmore Theatre 2011.
Likes: skateboards; drawing; Star Trek; Final Fantasy XII; Resident Evil; bad horror films.
Dislikes: eggplant.
Wintermelon tea good. Sugary. Songs are the same. Sugary.
Aidan’s tea order: Taro Slushie w/ Pearls
What’s up scallywags it’s Aidan Sezonenko the bands token straight and milfhunter. I love Magic: the gathering, Fantasy, Comics,Tokusatsu, Kaiju, Snatch and Midnight screenings for film.
Occupation: Lover of your mother and filmmaker.
My tea choice isn’t really tea but you find em at bubble tea shops. Taro has always been my favourite flavour since childhood and a few summers ago during my first few months into the band I discovered you could get this bubble tea drink in slushie form. Much like the playlist it is a sweet summery slush ending with a perfect pun synonymous with the feel good reflective happy calm after you finish a Taro Slushie with Pearls.
Jasmine’s tea order: Mango Alisan + Peach Stars
Hi it’s Jasmine, the time keeper of Sl8erboy.
Fun facts about me: I’ve been playing the drums since I was 12 years old, the first concert my parents insisted on taking me to was Evanescence (my emo phase was inherited) and for work I run a film school’s prop/costume store!
I love anything sweet & fruity, but I save this mango treat for special occasions (either perfectly euphoric days, or when i’m having a rough one and need a pick me up). The songs on my playlist are for when you’re driving alone and feel like passionately belting along to a hard hitting anthem. Whether ecstatic or overwhelmed, I love matching their emotions and letting the music hold me.
