Game Changer Releases New Single, “Just Sayin'” Alongside Their Debut EP
Enter the incredible realm where retro gaming collides with futuristic music, courtesy of the dynamic duo: Jumpin’ Johnny and Flyin’ Ryan. From intense gaming tournaments to mind-bending virtual concerts, their fusion of gaming skills and musical talent has amazed fans globally. Together, they formed Game Changer, a band blending classic gaming beats with cutting-edge synth melodies. Join us as we unravel their journey beyond gaming and music boundaries.
“Just Sayin” is the latest single from Game Changer, from their Sidescroller EP released on the same day.
Flyin’ Ryan shares,
“The song is about overcoming the curveballs that life can throw at you; that there are many new and different things that can weigh you down, and it’s up to you to cut the cord and go with it.”
First off care to introduce yourself to our readers?
J.J. – I’m Jumpin’ Johnny, Drummer, Video-game king, Combo-Breaker supreme, and one half of Game Changer.
F.R. – And I’m Flyin’ Ryan, Guitarist, Arcade Master, High score title holder, and the other half of Game Changer.
Tell us a bit about your recent release.
J.J. – We’ve just released the sidescroller E.P. It’s a collection of our first 3 singles and two new additional songs.
F.R. – Float Your Boat, Yesteryear, and Migraine were all released slowly over the past couple of years, and now the latest single leading off the EP is “Just Sayin” a funky pop/rock tune about the curveballs life can throw at you.
How do you typically go about the songwriting process? Do you have a specific method or creative routine that you follow?
F.R. – we’ll bounce ideas off each other, when we find one we like we get together at our home base arcade studio and hash out the drums, bass work, guitars, vocal melodies And we record them on the spot.
J.J. – There’s no specific method to the madness, we’ll stop and play some video games in between sessions. sometimes you just have to button mash and hope for the best.
F.R. – from there we’ll listen to the mixes and make cuts and re-record accordingly.
Looking ahead, what are your plans for supporting this new release? Are there any upcoming tours, music videos, or additional content that fans can look forward to in connection with this project?
J.J. – There’s a lyric video we’ve put up for “Just Sayin” and we’re working on a couple of different ideas for a performance video of a couple of tunes from the EP.
F.R. – The Sidescroller EP is a project that we’ve worked on for a while and with it being complete and released we’re looking to move forward, there are many video game adventures to go on, we’re writing and moving on to the next chapter for game changer.
Looking back on your musical career, is there a particular moment or accomplishment that you consider a turning point or a highlight?
J.J. - for me, it’s gotta be running into Flyin Ryan at the arcade championship battle of the bands.
F.R. - the stars aligned, the temperature was right. We met, and became friends, immediately impressed with one another’s musical knowledge.
J.J. – we bonded over Rampage on the NES
Last but not least, it’s time to pay it forward, what upcoming band or artist would you recommend your fans check out?
J.J. – KK Slider
F.R. – Kass the Bard
J.J. – Captain Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters
F.R. – MouseRat
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