Lipps Service with Scott Lipps Pierce The Veil
Mar 23, 2025
Vic Fuentes and Jaime Preciado of Pierce The Veil dive into their journey from MySpace fame to headlining gigs at major venues like Madison Square Garden. They reminisce about their early days in the San Diego music scene, the chaotic hustle of Warped Tour, and their viral hit 'King For A Day' on TikTok. The duo also shares personal stories about their creative processes, spooky recording experiences in New Orleans, and their love for grunge influences. Expect laughs, nostalgic moments, and a heartfelt connection to their fans!
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Travel, Babies, And Touring Life
- Vic and Jaime flew from San Diego to be on the show and joked about the short private flight versus long Uber rides.
- Vic announced his new baby and Jaime mentioned his son was nine days old, showing life-on-the-road realities.
How Their Radiohead Cover Took Off
- Pierce the Veil recorded their Radiohead cover initially for an Australian triple j Like A Version segment.
- The reaction led the label to push it to radio and they tracked it with Dan Korneff during a tour break.
Early Social Media As A Direct Line
- Vic sees MySpace and early social media as a direct line connecting artists to fans and changing promotion.
- He recognized real-time updates as the future of music-fan interaction and staying connected.
