The Downbeat Josh Middleton - Sylosis/Architects
Dec 6, 2019
Josh Middleton, the talented guitarist of Architects and the multifaceted vocalist of Sylosis, shares insights on their new album 'Cycle Of Suffering'. He delves into the nostalgic influences of heavy metal, while navigating the emotional challenges of transitioning between bands. The conversation tackles the pressures of social media, mental health, and the intricacies of maintaining relationships in the music industry. Humorous anecdotes about merchandise design and memorable festival experiences add a light-hearted touch to their deep discussions.
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Early Sylosis EP Memories
- Craig and Josh reminisce about early Sylosis EPs and jokingly name worse unreleased ones.
- They trade memories of old demos and joking shame about early material.
Don't Feed The Comment Section
- Avoid reading social media comments if they harm your mental state and distract from creativity.
- Josh deliberately ignores Instagram comments unless notified by someone he follows.
Sylosis Hiatus Then Architects Move
- Josh explains he nearly ended Sylosis before joining Architects and had put the band on hiatus in March 2016.
- He restarted Sylosis later after time away, then joined Architects following Tom's death and touring needs.