On Wednesdays We Wear Black Throwback: Neck Deep and Enter Shikari hits
Jul 21, 2021
Dive into nostalgia as the hosts chat with Neck Deep about their viral track 'A Part Of Me' and Enter Shikari's Rou on the game-changing 'Sorry You're Not A Winner.' Discover the dynamic evolution of musical genres and how the emotional impact of pop-punk resonates today. They examine the influence of TikTok on music culture and the pressures of 'chuggy' trends. Expect laughs, personal anecdotes from epic live shows, and an exploration of how online fan culture shaped their love for this vibrant genre.
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Genre Fusion Opened New Spaces
- Enter Shikari fused electronic and rock when genres were rigid, creating a fresh scene-space in 2006.
- That genre-mixing helped them cross into mainstream festivals and chart success.
Song Grew With The Band
- Rou Reynolds remembered writing the riff before the band expanded to a four-piece and how Sorry You're Not A Winner evolved.
- The song became a cult hit that propelled them from small shows to major festival stages.
Evolving Beats Staying Stuck
- Early scene purism kept bands in narrow boxes, but blending influences created longevity and evolution.
- Bands that adapted musically later reached broader audiences and stayed relevant.