10 December 2025
LOBSTERBOMB, the glamorous pop punk outfit
from Berlin, released their second album, titled
Overstimulated last September.
The splashy trio serve a salvo of riff-roasting firecrackers. Enough
fervid firepower to keep you in a hyperkinetic trance of perked up
elation throughout. You’ll feel overwhelmingly overstimulated in
the end.
Let’s have a chat about it with Crayon, Nico, and Vik.
But first a slice of manic music, with one
of the sizzling singles of the full-length.
Which track would you pick and why to introduce
the band to music fans who don’t know you?
Crayon: “‘Not Again’ is probably a good starting point as it’s a pretty straightforward
blast of punky energy. We don’t always stick to the punky style, but it’s often the starting point.”
Nico: “‘Not Again’ is also our biggest music video hit on YouTube right now. We worked with Unlostfilmes and shot it in a single take in Vik’s neighbour’s attic. Definitely worth a watch.”
Debut album LOOK OUT came out in 2023.
How do you look back at it today?
Crayon: “It’s still something we are proud of. Every release contains a lot of work
and emotional energy. But also, we are happy that for the new album we worked
with producer Karen Dhios, and were a little less DIY in our approach, Look Out
has a lot more rough edges.”
Nico: “I never really feel happy or satisfied once I release something. So I don’t dare listen to the old stuff anymore. I just keep looking ahead. What’s done is done; the past belongs to the past.”
This year’s blazing follow-up is titled OVERSTIMULATED.
What do you want to express with it?
Nico: “Overstimulated is about living in a world that never stops screaming at you,
emotionally, digitally, mentally. It’s about burnout, chaos, pressure, and still trying
to find yourself in the middle of it all.
Overstimulated is also about being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world, trying to function in a system that isn’t made for you. It’s set against the backdrop of an unfair world run by people who seem to have lost their minds. The album is both a scream
for change and a cry for peace. A demand for something to shift drastically.”
Crayon: “We aren’t really a high concept band, we just wanted to write songs about however we felt at that time. There is a fair amount of dread and worry since there is
a lot of that in the air recently, but also a healthy amount of constructive thinking and optimism – trying to figure out ways to cope rather than letting things get overbearing.”
Were you inspired by other artists/music to write this one?
Nico: “Some of the song ideas came to me in dreams, others from weeks of experimenting while I was jobless, haha. I’m generally inspired by so many different music genres. They all kind of mash together in my head and turn into something new.”
Crayon: “Not so much by specific artists, but some elements are more grunge
influenced than our previous album. The fuzz pedal got more of a workout.”
One of the highlights to my ears is the single FALLING. What’s the song about?
Nico: “It took me years to heal from an abusive relationship. I wrote this song to give hope to others, to show that there is always a way out. There’s always a chance for change, even when it feels impossible in the depths of it. It’s painful to leave, but it’s so worth it to kick yourself free.”
What’s the story behind the LP’s cover?
Vik: “It’s supposed to show the calm space you can create
for yourself when escaping the sensory input of the world.”
What’s your favourite track on the album, and why?
Crayon: “It’s mean to make us choose favourites. The title track
is a lot of fun to play live, so we’ll say that, but we like them all!”
Nico: “Yes, all the songs have a special place in my heart. But in terms
of the message I want to send out into the world, “Every Day” and “Warning”
mean the most to me.
We’re living in unprecedented times where a handful of billionaire psychopaths
are running the world into the ground, making it nearly impossible for most people
to live properly.
With these two songs, I want to inspire people to wake up, see what’s happening,
and take action – to stand up for those who can’t, to boycott where it matters,
and to have some spine!”
Vik: “I love Pillbiter as it’s a vulnerable but powerful song.”
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Suppose the album was the soundtrack for a movie.
Which genre would it be and why?
Nico: “If Overstimulated were a movie, it would be an indie coming-of-age sci-fi
end-of-the-world rom-com, I believe, haha. A mix of chaos, emotion, and existential
humour. It’s loud, messy, and a little bit heartbreaking, but somehow still hopeful.”
In the past, and still today, artists like Bowie, U2, and Nick Cave went to live
for a while in Berlin because the city was a huge source of inspiration for creating new music. Do you feel the same way about Berlin as residents?
Crayon: “In some ways, it is the same in that you can find creative people in
whatever niche you are interested in, and the city still is very rich culturally.
But 35 years after reunification Berlin is not the same as it was for the people mentioned, and it would be good for the city to stop relying on past glories for its image and invest in the current cultural scene which is under huge pressure from all sides. There are so many talented bands, we can start building some new icons.”
Nico: “Berlin has always been a huge inspiration for me, especially in
the early days when I moved here in 2002. Back then, the city felt very
different: free, artistic, and affordable. There was this raw, creative energy
everywhere.
But over time, as tech bros and start-ups took over, and investors bought up housing, much of that spirit faded. Berlin doesn’t feel the same anymore; it’s become more stressful than inspiring at times. These days, I often travel to recharge and find new sources of inspiration elsewhere. Or I sit at home watching TikTok, cos it’s damn depressing out there.”
Your favorite album of the year?
Crayon: “Amyl & the Sniffers’ ‘Cartoon Darkness’.”
Nico: “‘Don’t Tap the Glass‘ by Tyler, the Creator.
Vik: Albums ‘Never Enough‘ by Turnstile, ‘Salvation’
by Rebecca Black, ‘I’m Nice Now’ by Upchuck.
Turkey on Christmas Day?
Crayon: “Vegan option, please.”
Nico: “Turkey isn’t really a thing in Germany on
Christmas. Also, I don’t eat meat. Go vegan, friends.”
Which song would you play on New Year’s Eve
when the clock strikes midnight?
Crayon: “In Berlin, the fireworks situation at New Year’s
is out of hand, so you wouldn’t be able to hear anything
over the explosions
Nico: “I think I’ll be asleep by then.”
What can we expect from LOBSTERBOMB in 2026?
Crayon: “We will be touring a lot in the early part of the year, mainly in Germany
but perhaps a few international shows here and there. At some point, we will be
recharged and get back to making more songs, but we aren’t setting any timeframe
right now.”
Thank you very much Crayon, Nico and Vik for this interview.
May the road rise with Lobsterbomb.
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