Dillon & Batsauce embody the power of Mad Journal’s Spy vs. Spy’s sketch within the intelligent and distinctive new video launched final week for “Banana Peels,” which options animation by Batsauce himself.

“This basic comedian was one thing my Pop liked and handed on to me,” Dillon explains. He provides that Spy vs. Spy reminds him of right this moment’s rap recreation, as a result of it’s full of people that look, act, and sound the identical, all whereas attempting to sabotage one another. “Myself included, I suppose,” he says whereas laughing, “Although I’m too previous for that.”

Dillon knew that his collaborator, producer Batsauce, could be up for the video’s theme as a former artwork instructor who occurred to study animation throughout the pandemic. He additionally created a Spy vs. Spy-themed beat tape years in the past, so every thing actually simply fell into place for these visuals. To high all of it off, the observe itself has a menacing, old-school tremendous villain sound to it, making it the right canvas for Batsauce to do his factor.

Try the visuals and head over to your most well-liked streaming platform to assist. The duo’s new album, What Have We Carried out, drops July 12 by way of Full Plate on DSPs, vinyl, CD, and cassette, and is accessible now for pre-order by way of Bandcamp.