20 year old Detroit resident flatroom !! has been working on music under this moniker since 2021. After gaining momentum within the hyperpop scene the music she's working on now is constantly evolving into something beyond the scope of what people typically think of as hyperpop. I had the pleasure of talking to her last week about white people euphemisms, flash games, and so much more.
What do you think you’d be doing if you lived in medieval times?
I'd be doing the same shit man, ever since I was a little kid I would find shit to drum on with markers and stuff. I feel like I'd be doing one of those like *imitates drum sounds* songs from the medieval ages. Honestly I’d probably be doing that. Maybe I could even be king or something. Like Monty Python type shit. I’d gather all the knights, I’d go to a round table, eat some good ass food, and then go back home. All while drumming on shit.
What animals would you invite to have a tea party with?
A baby deer. Definitely a baby deer. Those rabbits that have horns, a jackalope or something like that. One of those really big fish, I would find a way to bring it there. And a bear. Those are the 4 necessities. I feel like if we needed an extra guest I would bring a hummingbird. The thing with the fish and bear is that they have that thing where they have beef because they’re a fish and bear but if they’re out together it’s just like whatever they don’t care. Like the fish would be bigger than the bear so either the bears gonna have a really good time or just not give a fuck.
Do you have a favorite white person euphemism?
Oh there's so many that I could say. “Look what the cat dragged in” that's a good one. “A chip off the old block" is a good one. Those two are really good. I don't know if I can top those. There’s always like the “Watch it buddy” or the “Okay buster" but I think I’m gonna go with "Look what the cat dragged in" as my favorite one.
If you could create a euphemism that was used by your average boomer what would it be?
More boomers need to say “fuck you.” I want old people to come up to me and just say “fuck you.” Really this feels a lot like a frindle situation. Where you could make up with your own word and people would start using it. But it’s like a boomer thing so its definitely harder to come up with an answer. Honestly I’m just gonna stick with “fuck you.” It’s just too fun of an answer.
What flash games do you think have had the biggest impact on your life?
I’m gonna name a couple, just the ones that come to mind and I still have vivid memories of. Super Mario 63 which was like Paper Mario meets Super Mario Sunshine. Diggy, which might be a little obscure, but Diggy was gas. The entirety of the website ABCya! Games. I don’t know if that was just a thing at my school, but every once in a while I’ll bring it up and one person will know what I’m talking about. Any escape room game was big for me. But the biggest one has to be Mario Movie Maker. I would spend hours upon hours on that.
What's the most out there conspiracy that you think might have a chance of being real?
PETA is a satire and not real. It’s just the government making vegans look bad. Like PETA has some really good points about making products cruelty free and stuff but at the same time they are putting down more animals than any shelter has. Then they’re making these huge ad campaigns that are super trashy and offensive. I know so many vegans in my life that are the coolest people ever and they would never do that shit. So I don’t believe that it’s run by the government but I guess it's not out of the question.
What is a snack drink combo that you think represents your music?
Fluffy Stuff Cotton Candy, a Baby Bottle Pop, and water. Cotton candy hits no matter what the situation is. Don’t listen to the people who are like “Oh it’s a festival food” those people are wrong. Water because it’s water. And then baby bottle pops. I feel like they fell off the radar for some people. They might give you the craziest migraine, but that's part of life.
What’s your favorite type of chair?
Any hotel has awesome chairs. Go to any Marriott and you will find a cool chair. Hotel chairs are probably my number one. There’s this place in Michigan called Crystal Mountain, it’s a ski resort, and it’s got the coolest shit there. So the chairs at Crystal Mountain. In the long run though, I’d have to go with a futon. Those beds are the comfiest beds of all time bar none.
What Pokemon do you think would like your music the most?
Oshawott. He’d be bumping that shit everyday are you kidding me. Actually all three starters from Unova would fuck with it heavy. I think almost all the water types would go crazy for that shit. I think all the fighting types would dog on it though.
If you were a bird for a week, what type of bird would you be and where would you live?
I would be one of those white cockatoos that are on crack 24/7. I love those, like the ones that have the red under their feathers. Honestly I would just chill at home, but I would be fucking around cause I’m a bird. Or I’d go to the Amazon rainforest just to see what's going on down there since I’ve heard so much about it.
What artists do you want people reading this to check out?
Okay I’m gonna name a bunch. August Red, Wreckno, Moody Good, Joost, Vylet Pony, Alaska Sargent, Yonklolz, November Day, the new Micah Callari album, Saorise Dream. I don’t see enough people talking about Ryan Hall or Glitch Gum enough. Some stuff in the realm of dubstep is Gladde Paling who's a Dutch drum and bass artist. Then Isoxo, Eliminate, and then I’m gonna end it with Junebug Florum.