Battle Jams (Who's your favorite Splatoon band?)

[Gameboy224]

Simple question. Which ones of Splatoon or Splatoon 2's fictional bands do you like listening to the most in battle.

Just to limit the options, I'm keeping this exclusive to regular battle bands, so no Squid Sisters or Off the Hook.

Here's a link to the Inkipedia page with the music. https://splatoonwiki.org/wiki/Music

Squid Squad - The original OG Splatoon band with their very iconic squid rock.

• Splattack!
• Ink or Sink
• Seaskape
• Kraken Up
• Metalpod

Chirpy Chips/ABXY - The chiptunes band.

• Shellfie/Friend List
• Split and Splat/Quick Start

Hightide Era - The piano rock band.

• Hooked
• Sucker Punch

Wet Floor - Splatoon 2's duo vocal rock band.

• Inkoming!
• Undertow
• Rip Entry
• Don't Slip
• Endolphin Surge

Bottom Feeders - The Celtic rock band.

• Seafoam Shanty
• Fins & Fiddles
• Shipwreckin'

Ink Theory - The avant garde jazz band.

• Riptide Rupture
• Broken Coral

I have to say I've fallen in love with Ink Theory's avant garde jazz. It's so different, not even having vocals, but still encompasses the chaotic nature of Splatoon. Also props to the person shredding that trumpet.

 

[Mr. Squiggly Squid]

It was between Bottom Feeders and Squid Squad for me. I think I’ll have to go with the Squad though because as good as the Bottom Feeders are, the nostalgia I have for songs like Seaskape and Kraken up is just too strong. (Also @Gameboy224 you do realize this thread could possibly turn into a cesspool of hate for the new music, right?)

 

[MeTaGross]

I have to go with Ink Theory and the jazz. This is actually the only music that I have noticed while playing, so it really speaks to me. I might have a bias though, as I am a trumpet player and that person is reeeally good.

 

[Windstar]

(Also @Gameboy224 you do realize this thread could possibly turn into a cesspool of hate for the new music, right?)

People hate the new music? I haven't seen any as of yet.

 

[Mr. Squiggly Squid]

People hate the new music? I haven't seen any as of yet.

Well, it’s more 50/50, but’s it’s still there. Most people dislike it because they think it “doesn’t fit” in Splatoon, which makes no sense in my opinion.

 

[※Zachary]

I personally like the music in Splatoon much more than in Splatoon 2. Just much more fitting in my opinion.

 

[Ron'NeilV3]

Chirpy Chips for me.

Wet floor had some nice Bops in Splat 2, and surprisingly so did Ink theory (who I hated at first) but my favorite Splatoon Song ever will always be “ShellFie” That song is just too good to me! I wish it came back in Splat 2 tho:(

But Wet floor and Ink theory are close 2nds.

 

[Veggiemart]

Well, it’s more 50/50, but’s it’s still there. Most people dislike it because they think it “doesn’t fit” in Splatoon, which makes no sense in my opinion.

I think the music in the campaign is fantastic but as far as online battle music goes on it’s own I’d say it’s average just don’t think much of it, not my cup of tea but when I’m hearing that every single battle I’m gonna get annoyed quite a bit.

 

[Mr. Squiggly Squid]

I think the music in the campaign is fantastic but as far as online battle music goes on it’s own I’d say it’s average just don’t think much of it, not my cup of tea but when I’m hearing that every single battle I’m gonna get annoyed quite a bit.

That’s totally fine, everyone can think what they want. I personally never get tired of the multiplayer songs, though.

 

[※Zachary]

That’s totally fine, everyone can think what they want. I personally never get tired of the multiplayer songs, though.

Same.... They're just not as good. (Writing this while listening to Kraken Up. Lol!)

 

[Drew Sebastino]

I'm honestly shocked by the results of this poll. I guess more people have warmed up to Splatoon 2's new music, although I can't say I have. Squid Squad is my favorite by a country mile; I'm not shocked by the poll result for this one.

Chirpy Chips for me.

As of now, Chirpy Chips is shown as having zero votes.

 

[Mr. Squiggly Squid]

Also @Gameboy224 you forgot to include Endolphin Surge for Wet Floor in the list.

 

[Razen]

Gotta go with Chirpy Chips, gives me some Anamanaguchi vibes. Absolutely love the pianowork in Hightide Era's stuff too though, Sucker Punch is easily one of my fav battle songs.

 

[Silxer]

As of now, Chirpy Chips is shown as having zero votes.

NOT ANYMORE! :p

Going back on topic, both songs from the Chirpy Chips were my personal favorites in Splatoon so they get my vote. Sad that the songs from the first game weren't included with the current songs we have.

Aside from that, some honorable mentions will go to Ink Theory, Hightide Era, and Squid Squad being on my list of "favorite Splatoon bands".

 

[BashfulBetta]

chirpy chips (loved listening to split and splat) was my favorite in splatoon 1
in splatoon 2, i love ink theory (fav is broken coral) now. but i wish there was just a couple more from them tbh

 

[※Zachary]

You forgot to include Endolphin Surge on your original post.

 

[Nerdbird]

I must admit that I just LOOOOOVE ink theory and wet floor. These two band’s styles really seem to fit with the themes of Splatoon. I think it’s sad that some people think that ink theory’s music doesn’t go with splatoon’s vibe, but I personally think this is because
It’s so different to anything we’ve seen before! (But BOY does it sound good!)

 

[Gameboy224]

Kinda sad there aren't any for Hightide Era, they were my favorite in Splatoon 1.

 

[Elecmaw]

Well, it’s more 50/50, but’s it’s still there. Most people dislike it because they think it “doesn’t fit” in Splatoon, which makes no sense in my opinion.

I find the transition from the main Ink Theory songs to the 1-minute one to be real jarring, which is what makes it stick out so bad for me. That, and it doesn't really fit any aesthetic related to Splatoon whereas the rest of the songs at least somewhat match the general theme of the game.

That and i just flat out dislike ink theory

 

[Mr. Squiggly Squid]

I find the transition from the main Ink Theory songs to the 1-minute one to be real jarring, which is what makes it stick out so bad for me. That, and it doesn't really fit any aesthetic related to Splatoon whereas the rest of the songs at least somewhat match the general theme of the game.

That and i just flat out dislike ink theory

Hey, that’s fine. It’s obvious the music wasn’t gonna please everyone. I didn’t care for Ink Theory much either when they were first shown, but they’ve grown on me quite a bit. I just think Nintendo is trying to expand the genres in Splatoon.