Adios Fatso: Title Here
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The name "Adios Fatso" carries a certain attitude. What’s the story behind the name, and what does it represent for the band today?
The name Adios Fatso comes from a pretty weird pandemic-era moment. During lockdown, I leaned heavily on food for comfort and ended up gaining about 30 pounds — living in sweatpants and oversized T-shirts 24/7. I’d half-joke, half-seriously make fun of the situation with friends and family. One day, a friend stumbled upon an episode of The Simpsons — Season 28, Episode 19 — where Bart texts Homer “Adios Fatso.” It just clicked, and from that day on, the phrase stuck. That’s how we adopted it as the band name, and it’s still full of the same humor and irreverence that defines us today.
That clip from the Simpsons lives in our IG as one of the first posts we ever did.
Critics have called your work "intellectually sharp." Is there a particular message or philosophy you hope listeners take away from the chaos?
“Intellectually sharp” is funny to us because most of what we do starts from frustration, impulse, or a bad joke taken too far. The chaos isn’t a gimmick — it’s how things actually feel. If there’s a philosophy in it, it’s that you don’t have to clean up the mess to make something honest. Sometimes the noise is the clarity, and it’s right in front of us every day.
Everyone has a "tech fail" story, but not everyone writes an anthem about it. What was the specific, soul-crushing moment where a GoPro failed you that inspired this track?
I’ve been a GoPro enthusiast since the first one came out, so this wasn’t one isolated disaster — it was years of small, specific letdowns stacking up. Dead batteries in the cold, overheating in the heat, files corrupting for no reason, the camera freezing right after you hit record, or realizing later it filmed twelve minutes of your pocket instead of the thing that mattered. The song came from that slow accumulation of trust eroding over time, and at a certain point we just started swallowing it with laughter.
You’ve been praised for blending humor with high-octane frustration. How do you balance being "smart and fun" without losing the raw intensity of a punk track?
It’s not something we consciously balance — it just comes naturally. That mix of smart and fun that you refer to is who we are, not a strategy. The humor comes from how we actually deal with frustration in real life, and the intensity stays because the attitude is real. If it ever felt calculated, it would lose the point. We’re just reacting honestly and channeling that through music.
Premiering a music video at the Capitol Theatre is a unique move. What was it like seeing your animated world projected in such a historic, cinematic space?
It was extremely rad — premiering a music video on the big screen has been on our bucket list for a long time. Seeing our animated world projected in a space like that felt unreal. After all the prep and hard work it took to have the video ready for that day, it really felt like an accomplishment. We are very proud.
The video features deep-cut Boston spots like O’Brien’s and the LynchSkatepark. How important is it for Adios Fatso to keep your Boston identity at the forefront of your visuals?
It was really important to us. Just like our lyrics, we wanted to keep it real and showcase the world we actually live in — the things we experience or see every day. Featuring spots like O’Brien’s Pub, Lynch Skatepark, the Citgo sign, and the Zakim Bridge was a way to highlight our Boston identity and make the visuals feel grounded in our reality.
There are many other easter eggs throughout the vid, keep your eyes peel.
Why did you feel that animation was the right medium to capture the "whirlwind of chaos" for this particular song?
Immortalizing ourselves in animated form had been on our bucket list for the longest time, and for this song all the factors just happened to fall into place organically. It felt like the perfect opportunity to bring the visuals to life in a way that was fully ours.
You worked with Andrew Berlin and Jason Livermore—names synonymous with punk royalty. How did their "Colorado Sound" influence the final punch of "Gopro, Not Again!"?
It’s been great working with those guys. What they bring to the table is top-notch, but they also intentionally leave room for the artist to tell their story and present their artistic vision. Everything happens in a collaborative way, which really allowed us to shape the final punch of "GoPro, Not Again!"
Sir-Ken, as a prolific songwriter, do your songs usually start with a specific lyrical irony (like a failing camera) or a specific guitar riff?
For me, musical ideas can come from anything and anywhere — there’s no formula. Usually, the lyrics come from stuff I’ve seen or lived myself. If something hits me hard enough, I know there’s creative fuel there, and that’s where a song starts.
Your previous single "WTF" was noted for its sharp lyricism. How does "Gopro, Not Again!" push the band’s sound forward compared to your earlier work?
Both songs are rooted in true events, but they land differently. WTF tackles a more serious topic, while GoPro, Not Again! leans into the humor — all the frustration with SD card errors, firmware issues, and tech failing at the worst possible moment. In GoPro, Not Again! we also experimented more with sonic textures, rhythms and different dynamics.
Boston has a storied punk history. Where do you feel Adios Fatso fits into the current lineage of the city’s music scene?
Honestly, we don’t think about that kind of stuff. We just do what we do, and it comes from the heart. From our experience, when something comes from the heart, people relate to it. Most importantly, Adios Fatso is presented as an honest form of art — pretty or ugly, this is how it is — the kind of honesty we want to put out into the fucked-up world we’re living in.
Your release show was described as explosive. What is the one thing an Adios Fatso live set provides that people can’t get from the studio recordings?
There’s a raw energy at our live shows that just hits differently. Plus, as a new band, the extra banter between songs helps glue everything together and gives the crowd a better sense of who we are and what we’re about.
Now that you’ve conquered the Capitol Theatre, what is one "bucket list" Boston venue you’re dying to sweat in?
Paradise rock club in Boston is a venue that we have our eyes on. It would be rad to play there. If someone reading this can help us make it happen, hit us up!
Returning to gear failure, what is the one piece of musical equipment you own that has never let you down?
My Gibson SG guitars have never ever failed on me, even after years of abuse and road wear. Carly, Jemima and Polly.
With two strong singles out this year and a successful premiere under your belt, what does the road to 2026 look like for Adios Fatso?
2026 is shaping up to be a big year for us. We’re currently working on 5–7 songs — drums are already recorded — and we have over a dozen tunes written, some of which we’re already playing live. Ideally, we’ll be putting all of this out throughout the year, so there’s a lot to look forward to.
Gas station boner pills – do you think they work? What do you suppose is in them anyway – ephedra and some weird vasoconstrictor, or something far darker?
Do they work? Who knows — probably a cocktail of ephedra, ghost peppers, unicorn tears, and whatever sketchy chemical the guy behind the counter grabbed from a cardboard box. It’s less about results and more about surviving the ride.
Anyone you’d like to thank?
2025 was a year of growth for us, but most importantly, a huge shout-out to the people who believe in us — those who support us unconditionally and are always there. They’re the ones we rely on when things get hard or when we feel small. Music is the answer in a world where we’re digitally more connected than ever, but humanly more disconnected than ever. Let’s lean on music.