The State of the Scene (SOTS Podcast) SLEEP TOKEN TEASE, A DAY TO REMEMBER GO BIG, ONE OK ROCK ALBUM REVIEW | SOTS Podcast 2/24/25
Feb 24, 2025
The hosts dive into A Day To Remember's exciting album drop and explore the mysterious teases from Sleep Token. They discuss the challenges of Warped Tour's lineup and the lawsuit involving The Amity Affliction's trademark. New music from One Ok Rock and Silverstein is critically reviewed, highlighting their unique sounds and production choices. The increasing costs of concerts also raise concern, prompting a lively debate on the state of the music scene today. Plus, a sneak peek at a vinyl giveaway adds an extra touch of excitement!
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Country Bar To Scene Venue Idea
- Sam described going to a nearly empty country bar and imagining a scene-themed alternative venue with video screens and local bands.
- He suggested transforming such spaces into scene-friendly hangouts where fans can vibe without festival costs.
Teasers Fuel Fan Investigation
- Sleep Token's teaser split fans into 'houses' and reignited deep social sleuthing and speculation online.
- Marcos values mystery and visual investment but wants a new song and full music videos to make the rollout meaningful.
Festival Expectations Changed The Game
- Warped Tour's limited dates and pricing created expectations that the festival must now behave like large destination festivals.
- Without bigger named headliners, fans question the value of travel and lodging expenses.