The State of the Scene (SOTS Podcast) Rest In Peace! At The Disco (Pierce The Veil, Spite, Magnolia Park)
Aug 21, 2022
This week, the hosts delve into the surprising rise of Pierce The Veil, declaring them bigger than Metallica. They scrutinize Panic! At The Disco's latest album, labeling it a creative miss, while praising Spite's intense metalcore. Magnolia Park shines as a frontrunner in pop punk, and the hosts discuss exciting new singles from bands like Electric Callboy and Oceans Ate Alaska. The episode is filled with insights on TikTok's role in reviving scene classics and highlights upcoming talents making waves in the music scene.
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Indie Craft Can Beat Big-Budget Releases
- Nightlife's Fallback EP outshines major-label releases by focusing on strong songwriting and soulful production.
- Hosts note indie acts can produce more interesting results than big-budget artists when vision and craft align.
Genre-Switching Keeps Electric Callboy Fresh
- Electric Callboy keeps evolving unpredictably; new single "Hurricane" blends disco-pop and heavy sections for broad variety.
- Hosts call the band one of the scene's most creative acts with potential album-of-the-year material.
Cross-Scene Collabs Amplify Strengths
- Alpha Wolf's split with Holding Absence merges contrasting styles into a cohesive heavy single with striking visuals.
- Hosts praise the collaboration for amplifying both bands' strengths and storytelling in the video.