Viagra Boys: Vans Sidestripe Sessions | VANS

This week’s session features music by Swedish post-punk band Viagra Boys. Viagra Boys performed two songs, “Toad“ and “Girls & Boys,” from the album Welfare Jazz, accompanied by art created by Luke McGarry. Viagra Boyz formed in 2015 in Stockholm, Sweden. After the release of two EPs, Viagra Boys released their debut full-length album in 2018. Leading with the release of the tracks “Sports“ and “Just Like You,“ Street Worm showcased their daring and obtrusive post-punk. The album confronted misogyny and systemic issues. Their latest album, Welfare Jazz, tackles self-examination and addiction. In an announcement for the album in late 2020, frontman Sebastian Murphy shared a personal message to give the album context. Murphy revealed, “We wrote these songs at a time when I had been in a long-term relationship, taking drugs every day, and being an a**hole. I didn’t really realise what an a**hole I was until it was too late, and a lot of the record has to do with coming to terms with the fact that I’d set the wrong goals for myself.“ Viagra Boys announced big touring plans for 2021/2022 and festival dates, including Barcelona’s Primavera Sound. Listen to more Viagra Boys music on the Vans Spotify Sidestripe Sessions Playlist: ​ Art in this episode comes from Luke McGarry. Luke McGarry is an animator, designer, illustrator, and cartoonist from Manchester, UK. Now based in Los Angeles, McGarry has worked with American brands like Playboy, MAD, Lyft, and many more. He created a successful comic, ’Lukey McGarry’s TLDR,’ and was honored by the National Cartoonist Society. Check out more of his work, @lukeymcgarry() Music Credits: “Toad“ “Girls & Boys“ SUBSCRIBE: Connect with VANS: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Pinterest: Tumblr: About Vans: Vans®, a VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) brand, is the original action sports footwear, apparel and accessories brand. Vans® authentic collections are sold in 84 countries through a network of subsidiaries, distributors and international offices. Vans® has over 2,000 retail locations globally including owned, concession and partnership doors. The Vans® brand promotes creative self-expression in youth culture across action sports, art, music and street culture and delivers progressive platforms such as the Vans Park Series, Vans Triple Crown of Surfing®, Vans Pool Party, Vans Custom Culture, and Vans’ cultural hub and international music venue, House of Vans. Vans Top Athletes: Anthony Van Engelen, Geoff Rowley, Kyle Walker, Chima Ferguson, Gilbert Crocket, Tony Trujillo, Elijah Berle, Rowan Zorilla, Lizzie Armanto, Joel Tudor, Leila Hurst, Nathan Fletcher, Dane Gudauskas, Tanner Gudauskas, Patrick Gudauskas, Mikey February, Dakota Roche, Scotty Cranmer, Kevin Peraza, Dennis Enarson, Larry Edgar, Angie Marino, Jake Kuzyk, Hana Beaman, Mary Rand. Viagra Boys: Vans Sidestripe Sessions | VANS