Artist Spotlight: BIG SIS

markstratis
Aug 19
2 min read

Two people stand in water, wearing matching light blue turtlenecks and sunglasses. Dark background. Calm expression.

Let’s start at the beginning — what’s the origin story behind your music?

We wrote our first song "Fully Rehearsed" as a Christmas gift to our big sister, which is why we called the band BIG SIS. It was a just-for-fun joke type project, but after we wrote our second song, "Promptness," and saw how well it was received, we just kept going. And now we're super famous and rich international pop stars.

How would you describe your sound for someone hearing you for the first time?

Cheeky Dance Pop

Who are your biggest creative influences—musically or otherwise?

Doechii, Lady Gaga, David Byrne, Daft Punk, Doja Cat, Jim Carrey, Spongebob Squarepants, Jim Carrey, Elmo, Big Bird, The Pittsburgh Steelers, Peter McIndoe

What’s a lyric or song you’ve written that means the most to you, and why?

Yay Yomes (I Took The Drugs And The Drugs Are Working) - this one went viral and connected us to many new fans and freaks. SHEESH! (Babie's fav) - my anthem to all the shitty garbage men who treat women poorly. It feels redemptive to perform it. The Most Important Banger of our Lives (Baby's fav) - this song is catchy and epic and important.

Your latest release, What was the creative process like behind it?

GET USED TO IT (8/1) - a fun “flex on the haters” type of track. We’re blowing up right now and we’re gonna be in the limelight forever so “get used to it.” Get used to us. Get used to seeing us. The labels are annoying. We’re sick of meeting with them. The trippers have known about us and have been supporting us. Now the rest of the world is going to see us and love us and get used to it cuz it's about to get freaky.

Being an indie artist isn’t easy—what’s been your biggest challenge so far, and what’s kept you going?

We don't have any challenges, and Adderall keeps us going.

What’s a moment in your career so far that made you feel like “I’m really doing this”?

Our first time flying internationally to Vancouver for a show. We sat in economy though.

Visuals seem to play a big part in your work—how do you approach your aesthetic or branding?

Because visuals play a big part in our work, we approach our branding and aesthetics intentionally. Thank you.

What’s your dream collaboration—living or not?

We'd prefer them to be living, for sure.

Where can new fans find you next—any upcoming shows, drops, or projects we should know about?

We are going on tour soon.

Here are the dates:

- Aug 14th San Diego

- Aug 22nd San Francisco

- Sept 3rd Vancouver

- Sept 5th Edmonton

- Sept 6th Saskatoon

- Sept 7th Toronto

- Sept 17th Ottawa

- Sept 18th Halifax

- Sept 19th Times Square NYC

We also have a documentary series on our YouTube called BIG SIS: For One Night Only.