Sappenin’ Podcast with Sean Smith

EP. 354 - Phil Bayer (FLOYA)

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Sep 4, 2025
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Phil Bayer
Phil Bayer, the dynamic vocalist of FLOYA, shares his inspiring journey from the metalcore scene to creating uplifting pop-rock. He reveals the secrets behind their new single and the band’s creative writing trips, including a unique bootcamp in Morocco. Phil discusses their surprise reception in Japan and the joy of performing at the Radar Festival. He opens up about balancing artistic vision with market demand and recounts humorous anecdotes from unusual gigs, all while looking forward to their upcoming album and wishing for dream collaborations.
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ADVICE

Use Writing Trips To Reset Creativity

  • Use focused writing trips to break routine and deepen creative flow.
  • Stay several days in an affordable place so you can write and produce without daily distractions.
INSIGHT

Early Festival Slots Can Spark Breakouts

  • Festival slots can expose a band quickly even if they're early in the day.
  • Seeing many fans already know the words boosts on-stage confidence and momentum.
ANECDOTE

Japan Crowd Felt Like Pop-Star Worship

  • Japan treated Floyer like pop stars despite minimal promotion and small tour footprints.
  • Fans there showed intense gratitude and hero-like reception at every city they visited.
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