The State of the Scene (SOTS Podcast)
Sam and Marcos
The Alternative Music Show.
Join Sam and Marcos every week to talk about all the big news and releases in the alternative music scene!
Join Sam and Marcos every week to talk about all the big news and releases in the alternative music scene!
Episodes
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Jan 20, 2021 • 1h 39min
The Fate of the Scene (Reviews- You Me At Six, Frank Iero)
Sam and Marcos dive into the emotional nuances of returning to the emo scene, humorously reflecting on their hiatus. They review compelling new albums from You Me At Six and Frank Iero, exploring the evolution of sound and artistic risks involved. The hosts celebrate rising artists and quirky music videos, all while discussing the impact of social media on music discovery. Expect lively debates on personal music preferences and a nostalgic journey through the changing landscape of alternative music.
Jan 14, 2021 • 46min
The Oral History of You Me At Six
Dive into the colorful history of You Me At Six, exploring key moments that shaped their journey. Enjoy hilarious takes on stage diving, imagining mosh pits as Olympic diving pools. Unpack the shifting views on music commercialization and the relationship between bands and chart success. Delve into fan culture challenges and the impact of sports on music. The hosts share personal anecdotes intertwined with broader cultural reflections, guaranteeing both laughs and insights about the music scene.
Dec 26, 2020 • 1h 57min
The Fan Favorites of 2020
The State of the Scene Awards 2020. Join us by the fireside for the final night of the most prestigious event in alternative music, as Sam and Marcos share the fan favorite music videos, songs, EPs, and albums of 2020! Have a Happy Holiday and see you next year, Love SOTS. Follow us @SOTSPodcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook! Subscribe to the Patreon at Patreon.com/sotspodcast.
Dec 25, 2020 • 3h 19min
The Top 10 Albums of 2020
The State of the Scene Awards 2020. The pen-ultimate night of the most prestigious event in alternative music, Sam and Marcos award the ten best albums of 2020! Join us tomorrow for The Fan Favorites of 2020. Follow us @SOTSPodcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook! Subscribe to the Patreon at Patreon.com/sotspodcast.
Dec 24, 2020 • 1h 18min
The Top 10 EPs of 2020
The State of the Scene Awards 2020. The fourth night of the most prestigious event in alternative music, Sam and Marcos award the ten best EPs of 2020! Join us tomorrow for The Top 10 Albums of 2020. Follow us @SOTSPodcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook! Subscribe to the Patreon at Patreon.com/sotspodcast.
Dec 23, 2020 • 1h 11min
The Top 10 Songs of 2020
The State of the Scene Awards 2020. The third night of the most prestigious event in alternative music, Sam and Marcos award the ten best songs of 2020! Join us tomorrow for The Top 10 EPs of 2020. Follow us @SOTSPodcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook! Subscribe to the Patreon at Patreon.com/sotspodcast.
Dec 22, 2020 • 1h 14min
The Top 10 Videos of 2020
The State of the Scene Awards 2020. The second night of the most prestigious event in alternative music, Sam and Marcos award the ten best music videos of 2020! Join us tomorrow for The Top 10 Songs of 2020. Follow us @SOTSPodcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook! Subscribe to the Patreon at Patreon.com/sotspodcast.
Dec 21, 2020 • 2h 24min
THE SOTS AWARDS 2020
The State of the Scene Awards 2020. The first night of the most prestigious event in alternative music, Sam and Marcos award 25 categories including Band That Survived, Best Lyrics, Worst Song, Best Livestream, Band I Thought I Hated and Now Don't, Best Quarantine Music Video, Most Disappointing Album and lots more! Join us tomorrow for The Top 10 Videos of 2020. Follow us @SOTSPodcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook! Subscribe to the Patreon at Patreon.com/sotspodcast.
Dec 7, 2020 • 1h 48min
Sippin' That Nog (Reviews- Yungblud, Grandson, Hollywood Undead)
This week we're going out big with reviews for Yungblud, Grandson, Hollywood Undead, HAWK, Too Close To Touch, Defamed, VRSTY, Before I Turn, and Can't Swim! Plus new music from Architects, All Time Low, Spiritbox, 100 Gets, The Wonder Years, Normandie, Rivals, Dropout Kings, Belle Haven and lots more! Plus Dance Gavin Dance filmed a bridge concert? And Marcos reviews Live At The Barricade (We Came As Romans, Bad Omens, The Plot In You)! Follow us @SOTSPodcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook! Subscribe to the Patreon at Patreon.com/sotspodcast. Thanks to Paul Hannum for our theme song (and Zakk Merrell for the revision).
Dec 1, 2020 • 1h 40min
Ugly People (Reviews- Villain of the Story, Boys of Fall, Within The Ruins, Signals)
This week Sam and Marcos break down the rock and metal grammy nominations and monthly Spotify artists rankings! Plus review new albums from Villain of the Story, Boys of Fall, Within The Ruins, and Signals! Not to mention news from Yungblud, You Me At Six, 3OH!3, Ocean Grove, Novelists, Vaines, Story Untold, and more. Rest in peace Aaron Melzer and Garret Garfield. Follow us @SOTSPodcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook! Subscribe to the Patreon at Patreon.com/sotspodcast. Thanks to Paul Hannum for our theme song (and Zakk Merrell for the revision).
