The State of the Scene (SOTS Podcast) Tours Selling Out! Plus Waterparks, Enter Shikari, & Brand of Sacrifice Reviews! Also Every Band Is Back From The Dead!!!
Apr 16, 2023
This week, the hosts dive into the frenzy of concert ticket sales and the absurdity of scalpers. They humorously reflect on Owl City’s nostalgic hits and ponder the timeless question of whether Metallica is truly great. Exciting reviews of new albums from Waterparks and Enter Shikari reveal lyrical depth and emotional nuances. The nostalgia hits hard with tales of reunion tours and the thrilling return of iconic bands. Plus, the evolution of Brand of Sacrifice sets the stage for their upcoming EP, promising a fresh and creative take in the deathcore scene.
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Presales Created A Ticket Hunger Games
- Presales and mailing lists have turned ticket buying into a gladiator-like scramble where fans must act immediately or miss out.
- Marcos and Sam observe presales frequently allocate most tickets before general sale, forcing constant vigilance.
Streams Translate To Sold-Out Shows
- Streaming popularity now reliably converts to big real-life crowds for many scene bands.
- Sam and Marcos note Spotify numbers and TikTok visibility are driving larger venue sellouts than in prior years.
Match Venues To Measured Demand
- Book venues to match your measurable demand like monthly Spotify listeners to avoid frustrating fans.
- Doing so reduces frantic ticket fights and makes shows accessible for casual buyers.