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 - 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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