The Garden: Vans Sidestripe Sessions | VANS

This week's session features music from twin brothers Fletcher and Wyatt Shears. The brothers formed The Garden back in 2011, in Orange County, California. Since then, the duo has been fully committed to writing, touring, and finding deliverance through their fast-pace art-punk sound. They've created a term for their DIY beliefs, Vava Vada. "Vada Vada represents total freedom of expression without boundaries or guidelines of any sort."
The Garden’s discography covers four EPs and four studio albums, including their latest Kiss My Super Bowl Ring. Kiss My Super Bowl Ring dropped on March 13th via Epitaph Records. Pitchfork described the album as "a frenetic collection of songs that grapple with existential woes and cathartic rage," while also noting their pop sensibility, "on songs like the rip-roaring "AMPM Truck," where Wyatt's melodic bass lines and Fletcher's snappy drumming take the forefront." Learn more about The Garden on their site: www.thegardenvadavada.com
Art from this week's episode comes from Eric McHenry.
Born in North Carolina, Los Angeles artist Eric McHenry was influenced at a young age to experiment with art. His mother, an elementary school teacher, provided Eric with encouragement and supplies to explore his creativity. Along with his mother, McHenry notes a variety of influences from NBA star Scottie Pippen to Walt Disney.
McHenry's art exhibits a sense of humor and innovation. His first solo show titled "The Terrible Tusk Show" in 2014 showcased his ability to mix watercolors, drawings, and media collage. McHenry also has a love of skateboarding and skate art. You can find his unique pieces on his website: ericmchenry.com
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Music Credits:
“AMPM Truck”
“Sneaky Devil”
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[@rickyc1520]

Fletcher kinda lookin like he only comes outta his room to get his semi-thoroughly toasted pizza rolls outta the oven

[@ebwbau8036]

HAHAHAHAHAHB

[@kittensparkle6514]

this was too detailed to not believe it

[@FBIs]

oddly specific and true

[@snakes7303]

Hmm

[@lardjass4146]

LMFAOO

[@MobstrLobster]

the real life loaded diaper lmfao nah but fr, I love the garden lmao

[@MrDiaz411]

lmao this is an accurate description

[@cameronanonymous1333]

You spelled löded diper wrong

[@MobstrLobster]

@@cameronanonymous1333 damn, ya got me lmao

[@audreyandrade9763]

I love how we got to see fletcher scream his heart out in the microphone while Wyatt is just back there with a bag over his head living his best life

[@itmantodea]

I wish The Garden were in my vans shoebox

[@PuddingLover122]

me to :C

[@sethcorela1168]

I feel you

[@mathilda2081]

Haha same!!

[@geo-iw7cg]

same

[@dizzylimme]

I just imagine opening a vans shoe box and a tiny Wyatt and Fletcher are playing a concert 💀

[@ionax3]

Fletcher looks like he owns a katana

[@geo-iw7cg]

iona i’m fucking crying

[@chii2717]

i mean he’s dating marinas he has to own one

[@seesee3413]

Looks like??

[@venusflytrap2838]

@@chii2717 who is that

[@chii2717]

@@venusflytrap2838 it’s his girlfriend! her instagram is millouxsuicide :)

[@user-lr4qf1wr6y]

It’s insane to see how far they’ve come over the years. They used to be such a niche band with only a few thousand listens. It’s almost like the weirder they’ve gotten the more popular they’ve become, millions of listens, and now playing for Vans? Crazy

[@matgrill9085]

Pollo Bruxo, also a music artist, has "thy mission" on a list of their videos, and I found out it was Feat DeMarco, and it was how I met them

[@samwelltayrlor]

They’ve been on Vans before BaCk iN thA Day and im pretty sure they’ve played festivals for them too. Either way your comment is totally right. They’ve come a long way. Its almost been 10 years since they started. They might dress more extreme now but back then they didn’t have the equipment they do now so they made up for it by doing crazier things like wrestling, punching ceilings, spitting etc they started off with a bass and amp one pedal or none and a drum set driving and sleeping in a van. Ive been to a show where people were walking out of the venue and Wyatt had to yell at them to come back but when they started they definitely stayed

[@samwelltayrlor]

My bad it was hurley 😅

[@webcambitch]

I’m glad they didn’t stop because a lot of the bands I listen to didn’t get their fame, and they barely even release music now. :(

[@strawberryjpeg6000]

РусскийГром proud of em 🔥🔥

[@alexjdaughtrey]

lmaooo fletcher swinging that expensive ass ribbon mic at the end of sneaky devil, the audio engineer probably had a stroke seeing that

[@spankosaurus]

Then he fkn threw it

[@TheRealDylanMyers]

hahaha at the end you can hear him say, "sorry about that mic"

[@okcomputer7528]

@@spankosaurus when

[@eli-sr1fq]

@@okcomputer7528 6:54

[@charlottemendigorin9560]

4:36 I refuse to die until there's a whole album of fletcher screaming

[@erstwhilehaze]

this makes me so sad i couldn’t see them on tour:(

[@veronicass]

feel that hard, i had to cancel everything ): hopefully everyones safe though and we can all reunite at a show when all this shit blows over haha

[@torivornberg909]

i was supposed to see them the 30th of this month. i wont stop mourning

[@raresoldier3205]

ikr :(

[@erin9676]

hi sam

[@erstwhilehaze]

erin I can b husband for u sexy girl... or do you want play only? beautiful sexy . Is beautiful yo r name?

[@terrymcginnis7919]

I love that they have more screaming incorporated into this album

[@theoktobers6832]

SORJFJDISHXH WHEN WYATT PUT THE BASS BAG ON HIS HEAD I LOST IT

[@Mir-ry4vr]

i dont wanna be that person, but i do in fact believe that that is a bass bag

[@theoktobers6832]

this channel sucks OMG IT IS but same thing different shapes

[@Mir-ry4vr]

the oktobers as a bassist that hurt to read

[@theoktobers6832]

this channel sucks i just went to your channel and i used to follow you on tik tok and then my acc got deleted and i never followed u on my new acc what’s ur @

[@Mir-ry4vr]

the oktobers oh

[@mdarko-sc4zp]

the flavor is immaculate......

[@QueenOfPessimism]

Oh, to be Wyatt and Fletcher performing in a giant shoe box.

[@kaz3665]

it's normal sized...

[@mylapirmann3533]

this sneaky devil performance has actually changed my life ive watched this like 40 times

[@DaxWhitaker-ox6jl]

dude literally same i havent gotten sick of it at all. pure serotonin

[@differentkiss]

they are so good

[@MedsPlasticine]

This is all I needed for this quarantine

[@spiralations7304]

William Morey Gozar pfp 😳💗

[@MedsPlasticine]

Thank you, hope you're doing fine during this quarantine!

[@strawberryjpeg6000]

William Morey Gozar truuu

[@jordan-qq9kj]

Radiohead gang

[@m4terzz.834]

Yes

[@brandonburroughs7128]

Fletcher's stache lol

[@packetmuncher2404]

White boy swag

[@jj118.]

So sad that Wyatts yellow bass was stolen a couple years ago. That thing was sick

[@nicolasramirez2647]

ik :( the Honfer tele bass is sick, but rare to come by

[@dominickfindley4363]

It was but he found that new one so it’s not the worst

[@moth.6380]

Good thing he found 3

[@pissluvr47]

the whole album is the only thing saving me from not dying from boredom in this quarantine

[@ninasoric4348]

the blurry quick moving camera shots felt more homy and like an actual concert (and more like the garden itself), while the ones that were neat, and captured the whole stage without moving or with small smooth movements felt really distanced like I was actually watching it from a screen at home - am I the only one? nothing less tho I still want see them perform and listen to them live I think it would be one of the best concerts I would ever go to :(

[@helpiamsuffering603]

vans does that. especially in their skate parts

[@impressivesand7901]

this band genuinely gives me so much serotonin

[@katvv]

i will be very sad if i dont hear sneaky devil live at least once........................

[@strawberryjpeg6000]

kat same :( and call this # now

[@katec708]

fucking same. there is no reason for that song to go so fucking hard bro, and yet it does

[@yewmiii]

@@katec708 hardest song in the world

[@-anothersarah-8803]

You would think it’d be their special live song

[@PeePeeGoP00P00]

This is everything music should be. Music is subjective and should hold no limits or bounds and they break the mold which is the most majestic thing to me

[@malia8189]

now THIS is white boy swag

[@dani.29]

raccoon you’re an expert on these things.

[@wherethequietbeingsgo]

lmfao

[@cedenoanthony45]

Not even, it’s vada vada

[@JacobPadlock]

Go white boy go

[@malia8189]

freddie hai freddie

[@MedsPlasticine]

3:14 Fletcher trying to murder the pad bc of the loop issue so fun

[@marblesthecat3861]

Hey kids, thanks for turning me on to a great band! ( I'm an old guy, I've been wearing Vans since 1981, a loooong time ago, lmao😂)......

[@ayden_james]

years before the twins were even born

[@rubydawidzik6891]

I can’t believe punk and drum n bass had a set of twins and also smoked crack during their pregnancy

[@geo-iw7cg]

hahahah that’s exactly what they r

[@yewmiii]

@@billyshakespeare488 ok

[@thinkingreallyhard2747]

Jonathan Montano tell me what the definition of “real punk” is. they are doing well and if you actually enjoyed the music you wouldn’t care if they are doing shows for a multinational show corporation. you seem like the person that would get mad that the locals start liking the music you like. they are growing their fan base by doing this, so again you should be happy for them if you actually cared. it’s not that deep.

[@rubydawidzik6891]

Jonathan Montano u sound dumb

[@jacobanderson1477]

Jonathan Montano it’s vada vada lmao

[@aliyah7477]

it's so odd seeing fletcher with short black hair and wyatt with long blonde hair

[@snakes7303]

They just keep swapping, its crazy

[@vltx17]

This will go HARD live. Can’t wait to see that day 😩

[@nat-ll9fq]

it went very hard indeed

[@urmom-uc8op]

it was awesome

[@hunterflytraps]

Even better when machine Girl opened this year too.

[@aztro.99]

i love them they dont take it too seriously

[@ruby-tb4zp]

fletchers drumming is insane

[@jr1zg7kt3g]

fletchers fit got me feelin sum typa way, might have to cop the idea for myself 😳😳

[@blazeradio7024]

I love fletcher's mustache

[@Ashley-bi6rw]

god seeing sneaky devil live someday is keeping me from ending it all💯

[@adrianfong5783]

Their best song fr it’s like a parody but its unironically hard af

[@scarti]

I went to vans the other day and while I was in line I was watching the tv and I saw the preview for this video and I was like "hey they look like a cool bad" and then I realized it was The Garden!!! Im so proud of them for coming so far :)

[@beyoncerlemons7034]

they can now say they sang in a shoebox 😌💅🏼

[@sarahchili4761]

fletcher and wyatt are absolute legends be honest

[@PheazibbleKneads69]

I really feel it when he installs the guitar bag onto his head

[@evostrike.]

Damn AMPM truck live sounds amazing.

[@breezylozano]

fletcher kinda looks like joe exotic’s husband travis and i like it

[@Amy-sl1bc]

was just THINKING that

[@user-zj1st8tp4n]

Rip

[@katec708]

LMFAOOo he totally does holy shit

[@zaarau7580]

Bro wtf now i see it kinda

[@caitsmith4505]

Someone finally said it

[@lawrence-yx1ew]

Channeling some real beastie boys vibes for sneaky devil

[@jadegonzales6881]

the best men in the entire universe

[@candelac.823]

AMPM TRUCK A BOP

[@lime4328]

I’ve been to 3 Garden concerts and I can genuinely say they have some of the best performed live shows of all time. The unique sounds, punk vibes, eccentric audience & care free VV spirit all add to their show experience. Thank you Vans !!!

[@noparkingnoparking]

how are they so sloppy live and yet still so good?

[@dyln4930]

fr the only thing keeping me sane in quarantine is these boys

[@steveybear]

Finally The Garden is making overground moves

[@oliviaberndtson1732]

every time i watch this video i cant stop smiling

[@Twizer911]

Super upset quarantine just barely axed this tour... I’ve really come to love these guys since their last album. Coolest MFs I’ve seen in a LONG time!

[@wearevaqueros6526]

Can we appreciate more of fletcher’s tee and vocals in sneaky devil?? like damn he’s the coolest

[@TheMrjjberry]

Maybe there is a God

[@thecitizenjoan]

Of course there is you boi otherwise you wouldnt even be alive or have ears to hear music. Tell me what human do you know that can create a human out of thin air, someone that could perfectly recreate your leg if you lost it? They couldn't if they tried, I don't mean AI I mean a living breathing person with complicated emotions and feelings and mind to think for themselves. Not one person on earth can do that because something greater than us created us, get to know him he's a wonderful person don't let the anyone make you believe he doesn't exist because he's there not far from each one of us.

[@TheMrjjberry]

J. Montrice nah what your not gonna do is try to tell me what i believe in . It was a friendly joke, sorry if you got offended :)

[@hyenbergamont8602]

Josh Berry she was being a bit rude thank you for being so kind about it I thought it was really funny :D

[@wyattbailey8005]

J. Montrice or you know, science, but thats cool too i guess

[@jaime5668]

J. Montrice wait how tf does the garden have Christian fans jdjdjdjdjdjfh

[@stevenhuerta7241]

Hell yeah!! Fletcher still the best drummer hands down

[@thai8028]

nobody: me: is in a trance over fletcher's shirt*

[@BryciePie]

I hope they're doing ok

[@maixiong2682]

me when fletcher said 🥁: 👁👄👁

[@loudogthefrog]

Im so hyped I was able to see this in person before the virus😩 They were very nice and when I talked to them they didn’t seem like they were in a rush to get outta there plus they signed my skateboard and my friends Pokémon cards and took pictures with us

[@Luxurious_count_levi]

That's fucking cool

[@kittensparkle6514]

@Hassaet Handro yeah there’s definitely people who say that stuff about anyone,but i doubt it’s true

[@briannar19]

gonna see them live at the end of the year, super excited!! hoping i can meet them

[@matthewosterman9030]

Whaaaaattttt

[@mylo9753]

That’s so lucky damn

[@pphafidtl]

Their stuff always reminds me of the powerpuff girls song when like action stuff would be happening and i love it

[@drewphillipsfoot4524]

This is what i wanna see in heaven

[@hotcoffeebreath]

I used to bump Egg so much... Still love that type song + video, but cool to see the other directions they take things!

[@emmanjanikichloe]

this is probably the best thing i’ve ever seen

[@jacobpetitta7038]

Thank god a company gave them an opportunity for exposure.

[@helenaherz7468]

Here for my daily dose of fletcher screaming

[@JimmyDropout]

Fletcher with 'stache and Partisans t-shirt! Approved!

[@elisaa4967]

the only thing that’s keeping me alive in quarantine

[@katefeeney7302]

I LOVE WYATTS OUTFIT

[@KeepOnWithTheForce]

I love everything about this so much lmao. The Garden are def in their own lane

[@rudyjaxton3519]

I watched this outside, on my laptop, so I could smoke a cigarette and when the second song started I realized two little bugs landed on my screen and were fucking!

[@emeraldcaves]

If you haven’t seen the Garden, you really should. It’s always a chaotic fun set 🔥

[@TrufDaddy95]

I bought tickets for my bday and everything was cancelled lol

[@geo-iw7cg]

i neeeeeeeed to see u guys live !!!!!

[@strawberryjpeg6000]

Do not sleep on The Garden 🔥 Sneaky Devil is a bunch of immaculate flavour

[@winesullivan]

These boys are awesome. Totally awesome.

[@limbotarte5880]

4:19 SHITTING ON MY LAa-

[@differentkiss]

LMAO

[@a.h.i267]

they never age wtf

[@nia1785]

ive watched this 20 times

[@Jenseon]

This, this is all I need from now on

[@davis9671]

Thought i would see some gee tarr here

[@raredash6057]

Underrated band of two sexy men

[@Nonexistanthuman]

Idk how many times I watched this but good shit. The bass tone is so raaaaaw

[@jumpmanblanco3048]

The best duo alive

[@jules8159]

Sneaky devil is always a JOY for them to do

[@katie3561]

I watch this way too often.

[@priscillatoscano5778]

THESE ARE THE VIBES

[@yungfishface]

Now I CAN’T wait to see them live this was beautiful

[@cymell9]

i come back here every fucking day...

[@autumnsorchard7435]

Always can make time to listen to fletcher and wyatt do their thing.

[@neonc0wb0y]

finally getting recognition 😌

[@erickcruz9950]

Fletcher is such a good drummer

[@MARYMORTEM]

so amazing cant wait till they can promote this record more with a tour later on. for me this record is in my top 5 of 2020 and deserves so much more recognition.

[@dreadmage8376]

Ive been watching you all grow as a band since 2014, you all are killing it as always!!!! This is my fave song on your new album! I listen to it almost everyday

[@dankdino2038]

ngl Fletcher giving off some mad Rodrick vibes tho

[@tarlankefalas308]

definitely one of my favorite live sessions

[@torivornberg909]

i got the chills during sneaky devil. love this

[@nicolesanchez2329]

Ugh I’m so in love with these guys and I get to see them in December

[@myathegoblin3330]

These dudes are sick!! I love their sound and energy wooow.

[@sheepishlysly]

Someone: what’s your style? Me: 4:21

[@toddotoole4035]

lol right?

[@liswifi]

so proud of how far the shears twins have come. vada vada

[@VadaVadaBastard]

Now I can die peacefully

[@violetnympth7083]

I remember seeing wyatt at the drums show in like 2015 and too see them here its makes me so🥺

[@zeththorn9280]

They’re so good, gosh!

[@xFaMoUzxKR3Wx]

Just what everyone needed

[@cablevamp3163]

Yes! Knew Fletcher was doing the screams on this album