Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Jordan Twiggs. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Alright, Jordan thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Can you recount a story of an unexpected problem you’ve faced along the way?

Serpentfoot doesn’t necessarily have an issue creating music. The challenging thing we’ve found is that there is no formula to getting it out there. We can bang out song after song that we’re proud of but trying to navigate the path to transforming it from a passion to a career has proven to be extremely difficult. In the digital age it seems you have to play along with all the trends and what not. That’s just not our style so we have to accept a hit there. So what we focus on is the quality of our music and the energy of our live shows.

We have been playing live for over 6 years and have had some great shows and tours but damn if it doesn’t seem like we can’t catch a break. We work our ass off to be professional and get the music out there and know that there’s no particular formula to success. So in the meantime we just keep writing, playing live, and working as hard as we can to reach our ever-growing goals.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers

Serpentfoot is a psychedelic garage rock group based in Tacoma; The gritty heart of Washington. From the beginning the rowdy three piece has pumped out everything from jangly surf punk bops to soaring psychedelic compositions. No sound is sacred and no ears are safe. Sonically Serpentfoot bumps shoulders with acts like Osees, Slift, and King Gizzard while simultaneously stirring a dose of occult madness into the brew. The pure electricity and party atmosphere of the live experience is the real centerpiece.

Lead guitarist and vocalist Jordan Twiggs gives off an energetic aura of controlled chaos and tickles the ear with relatable, yet refreshingly creative guitar work and a wide range of unique vocal stylings. Bassist and songwriter Philip Shellabarger has an untameable live energy and a similarly unique playing style, merging surf and punk with fuzzed out stoner riffs. Ryan Schilawski smashes away at the drums like an unstoppable train engine. Constant and sustained energy with bursts of mind-bending complexity buries the group solidly into the shadowed realm of heaviness.

Have you ever had to pivot?

Most recently Phil and I relocated the band to Tacoma from the Denver area. Doing this in the middle of a pandemic was pretty intense but we felt we needed to be on the West Coast to be able to tour a little bit easier since Denver is relatively geographically isolated.

In doing this, we had to part ways with our original drummer, Michael. He went to Michigan and we journeyed to Washington. This was one of the hardest things we had to do as a band because it was the three of us for over 5 years. The change felt odd at first but it led us to our new guy, Ryan, and he absolutely rips. So in the end it turned out alright!

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

I think each one of us would say that the most rewarding part of playing in Serpentfoot is getting to see the response of the crowd when we play live. We get to see people get loose and have a wild time and it’s just the neatest thing ever. I’ve seen a lot of rowdy shows and I definitely think that our crowd is giving it a run for their money.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serpentfootmusic
• Youtube: https://www.instagram.com/serpentfootmusic
• Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/30HNmPWkWqQ4JDZpvCjHl0?si=JXeGbt2_Q9imw2R8Bco7hA

Image Credits
All photos shot by Serpentfoot.