EP 132 | PERIPHERY: Trashing “Djent Is Not A Genre,” Video Game Addiction, And Playing With No Pants
Description
Misha Mansoor, Jake Bowen, and Mark Holcomb joined us to discuss why Periphery nuked their own album, how video game addiction is good, and the terror of playing huge shows naked.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:04:44 - Trust And Respect Among Band Members
00:09:18 - Working with Spencer Sotelo On Vocals
00:13:58 - Overcoming Challenges As A Team
00:18:49 - The Mental Game Of Isolation And Writing
00:24:01 - Writing For Others
00:28:36 - The Benefits Of Loose Writing Sessions
00:33:12 - Breaking Patterns And Trying Something New
00:38:06 - Jake Bowen's Writing Process For Solos
00:47:45 - Misha Mansoor's Experience Of Working With A Producer
00:56:09 - Terrifying Stress Dreams And Nightmares
00:59:44 - Mark Holcomb's Performance Anxiety
01:03:35 - The Addictive Nature Of Video Games
01:20:25 - The Importance Of Talent And Specialization
01:25:05 - How To Make Sure Your Ideas Aren't Terrible
01:39:56 - Streamlining The Writing Process
01:44:40 - Importance Of Good Faith Creative Suggestions
01:49:47 - How To Give And Receive Feedback
01:54:18 - Burning Out On Your Own Album
01:58:46 - Dialing Guitar Tones
02:08:13 - Why You Should Invest In The Best Mix Possible
02:12:48 - The Energy Of Raw Creativity
02:17:20 - Nolly And Matt Halpern's Insane Drum Sounds
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