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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Scene Bands Can Outperform Legacy Acts
- Pierce The Veil's "King for a Day" climbed to #1 on Billboard Hard Rock via organic scene momentum and TikTok virality.
- Sam and Marcos see this as proof scene bands can outpace legacy acts by grassroots persistence.
Use TikTok To Revive Deep Cuts
- Weaponize TikTok strategically to revive deep cuts and drive chart action for scene bands.
- Organize coordinated pushes rather than relying on random virality to get older songs noticed.
Creative Vision Can Alienate Fans
- Viva Las Vengeance is presented as a personal vision by Brendon Urie that many listeners found alienating and off-putting.
- Sam argues the album shows clear intent but flawed execution; Marcos calls it one of the worst albums he's heard.