The State of the Scene (SOTS Podcast) A Friday Night Like This... W/ Magnolia Park!
Oct 13, 2023
A lively chat covering the twin EPs Moon Eater and Soul Eater and how the band crafts songs from prolific demos. They dig into genre-blending influences, anime ambitions tied to their music, and the TikTok grind that boosted their rise. Conversations touch on touring realities, mental health on the road, creative visuals and music videos, plus plans, surprises, and future tech like AI.
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Double EPs Show Two Musical Directions
- Magnolia Park are releasing two stylistically distinct EPs, Moon Eater (darker/heavier) and Soul Eater (brighter/poppier).
- The band intentionally split styles to showcase different sides and plan themas a lead‑in to a larger October project tied to an overarching story world.
How Vince Joined Via A Demo From The Audio Compound
- Vince joined the band after interning at The Audio Compound and sending a standout demo called Back Home.
- Tristan recruited him after hearing that demo and insisted Vince join, despite Vince living in Germany at times.
Massive Demo Bank Drives Song Selection
- The band writes prolifically: Tristan, Freddie and Vince bring roughly 40 demos before each project and then refine with producers.
- They treat demos as raw material, collaborating with writers/producers to craft final songs.