The METALBIRB Podcast Landon Tewers (The Plot In You) | Breaking Music Genre Conventions | EP15
May 3, 2024
Landon Tewers, frontman of the metalcore band The Plot In You, dives into his creative world and the viral success of 'Feel Nothing,' which re-energized his career during the pandemic. He discusses the shift from albums to EPs and how social media is reshaping music consumption. Landon shares his diverse influences, blending genres while maintaining authenticity in songwriting. He also reflects on the collaboration behind 'Heavener' and the challenges of balancing love and mental health while touring, illustrating the complexities of a musician's life today.
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EPs Let Songs Breathe
- Landon prefers EPs/singles over full albums because shorter releases let him treat each song like a single.
- Spreading releases prevents burnout and keeps creative control and excitement high.
Classics Are Harder To Make Today
- Landon thinks albums are less relevant because listeners rarely play records straight through anymore.
- Viral trends and fast-changing fads make timeless classics rarer and harder to achieve.
How "Feel Nothing" Blew Up
- "Feel Nothing" went viral via a snowball from fitness and sports TikToks, then wider use like Jake Paul sharing it.
- The viral run lasted about two and a half years and helped carry the band through COVID.