EP 132 | PERIPHERY: Trashing “Djent Is Not A Genre,” Video Game Addiction, And Playing With No Pants

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 - Introduction00:04:44 - Trust And Respect Among Band Members00:09:18 - Working with Spencer Sotelo On Vocals00:13:58 - Overcoming Challenges As A Team00:18:49 - The Mental Game Of Isolation And Writing00:24:01 - Writing For Others00:28:36 - The Benefits Of Loose Writing Sessions00:33:12 - Breaking Patterns And Trying Something New00:38:06 - Jake Bowen's Writing Process For Solos00:47:45 - Misha Mansoor's Experience Of Working With A Producer00:56:09 - Terrifying Stress Dreams And Nightmares00:59:44 - Mark Holcomb's Performance Anxiety01:03:35 - The Addictive Nature Of Video Games01:20:25 - The Importance Of Talent And Specialization01:25:05 - How To Make Sure Your Ideas Aren't Terrible01:39:56 - Streamlining The Writing Process01:44:40 - Importance Of Good Faith Creative Suggestions01:49:47 - How To Give And Receive Feedback01:54:18 - Burning Out On Your Own Album01:58:46 - Dialing Guitar Tones02:08:13 - Why You Should Invest In The Best Mix Possible02:12:48 - The Energy Of Raw Creativity02:17:20 - Nolly And Matt Halpern's Insane Drum Sounds

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