The bodacious women of Broad City are delivering their final and highly anticipated fifth season to fans, with the first episode of the closing chapter premiering just last week. And with this bittersweet goodbye to the show’s two queens/kweens (if you haven’t seen the show, what are you even really doing), their finale trailer is explosive with neon color and a punchy musical soundtrack.
One of the three songs, “Soda Pop” (feat. Hot Air Balloon) by Stony Pony is purely electronic, party pop bliss. The song catapults viewers through the video’s quick intercutting, reminding fans this seasons the epic New York journey isn’t over just yet.
To learn more about creating a song that delivers this kind of energy and vibrancy, we hit up Stony Pony and Hot Air Balloon with some questions on their collaboration with “Soda Pop.”
Marmoset: Can you tell us a little bit about the constructing of “Soda Pop” — it feels sort of like an electric party anthem, what did the process look like with incorporating the zany lyrics by Hot Air Balloon?
Stony Pony: Yeehaw! I was getting my pump on at the gym one day and it hit me: water is great for hydration. I took a few swigs from my bottle and realized the hair metal playing at the gym wasn’t cutting it. I really needed something that could make me sweat and realized what we all need in life is something that can make us sweat.
So I did some math with Hot Air Balloon and we figured out how all the best workout music exhibited three iconic qualities: 1.) The lyrics are always about getting stoked to do meal prep; 2.) The tempo is always intense like a pre-workout face burn; 3.) The beat is always crispy, straight out of the tanning bed. I know you may be thinking ‘Pulitzer Prize’, but really our purpose on earth is just to perspire and inspire.
M: How would you describe Stony Pony’s work and what can listeners expect next?
SP: Stony Pony produces hot workout music that’s also sauna and bowling alley friendly. I’m really excited to release the new material I’m working on. While I’m not at the gym, I love to make videos and do photo shoots, so you’ll see more of that. You’ll hear more workout music!! Loud, bouncy, and sincerely fun!!
M: What’s a go-to party song you play to get pumped up? (Can be a guilty pleasure!)
SP: I absolutely love CRANKING Nobody Rides For Free by Ratt. It takes you on an emotional journey with terrible grammar, but showcases one of the best riffs before their mid-90s hiatus.
M: Who would you rather go on a NYC adventure with — Abbi or Ilana?
SP: I’m positive Abbi would be able to show me all of the places Oprah has visited around town. We would listen to Eye of the Tiger, take pictures of all the stairs Oprah has climbed in NYC, and post them on our insta stories.
Marmoset: Can you share a little insight into what the lyrics writing process looked like for “Soda Pop?”
HAB: Two simple steps: I went shopping for ingredients and then I followed the recipe.
M: Where did the food theme come from (crunchy, toasted, sautéed, snacking, etc.) and does it make you hungry when listening to the song now?
HAB: My dude Stony Pony is always rocking the protein shakes, and meal prepping for his workout flow.
Me, I’m a total chip chomper. I love finding new snacks and new bevs to try. The crunch of chips, or the carbonated crack of opening a fresh beverage sounds like beats and music to me.
Also, if I’m being really real I was raised in a soda family. My Dad worked for Coca-Cola my whole life. It’s bubbling throughout my blood.
M: If you were marooned on an island with cases of soda pop, what would it be?
HAB: I’m especially a fan of regional or rare sodas. When traveling I have to try that soda you can only find there. I narrowed it down to three — 1.) So. Cal’s and the Southwest’s Cactus Cooler, which is an orange pineapple soda that puts off the perfect party vibe. 2.) There’s a ginger & citrus soda that comes out of Kentucky called Ale 81 (or “A Late One” if you’re local) that provides just enough spice. 3.) Gotta throw it back to the 90’s Gen X soda, OK Soda that was the perfect Bev for the disillusioned. Shoutout to the 1-800-IFEELOK hotline
M: Who would you rather go on a NYC adventure with — Abbi or Ilana?
HAB: So tough. They are both so amazing. I’m kinda more of an Abbi, and have always been in awe by Ilana’s boldness. She’s a nonstop party machine, and if you saw the first episode of the final season she’s pretty amazing at documenting a day to last forever. Also, Abbi would be down with me stopping at all the bodegas checking for fun chips.
Credits: “Soda Pop” produced by Katy Davidson // Creative licensing by Jamie McMullen and Jackie Westfall.
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