Bloodstock Breakthrough: Technologist on Perseverance, Prog Metal, and the Power of Music Community
In this engaging episode, Pipeman sits down with progressive heavy metal band Technologist from Manchester, UK, for a dynamic discussion about concept-driven music, their journey through the UK metal scene, and the hard work behind being an independent band. Listeners get insights into the band's origins, their path to performing at the renowned Bloodstock Festival, and the realities of DIY success in the music industry. The conversation is lighthearted, filled with music fan stories, and offers valuable advice for musicians.Main Topics Covered
- The origin and meaning of the band name "Technologist"
- Conceptual storytelling in music and environmental themes
- Realism in sci-fi and its overlap with reality
- Celebrity musicians in heavy metal and rock
- Perseverance in the competitive Manchester metal scene
- Metal to the Masses competition and Bloodstock Festival experience
- Crafting progressive metal that's technical yet accessible
- Importance of collaboration, feedback, and humility within bands
- The hard work behind DIY releases and promotion
- The value of delegating tasks and building a solid team
- Trust and open-mindedness in the creative process
- Ways fans can support Technologist and upcoming music releases
- The story behind Technologist is set 40 years in the future, focusing on a world suffering from environmental neglect. The titular Technologist tries to build life-generating machinery, only to have it stolen, prompting a quest to reclaim it for the planet's good (00:53).
- The band prioritizes creating a realistic story that mirrors real-life issues and keeps sci-fi elements grounded (01:07).
- Discussion about William Shatner (James T. Kirk) performing with a metal band at age 95, including his quirky demands such as traveling to the stage in a DeLorean and requesting sauerkraut in his dressing room (02:06).
- Other rock/actor crossovers mentioned, including Christopher Lee and Keanu Reeves (04:04).
- Story about Taylor Momsen leaving acting to pursue her passion for rock music (04:35).
- Technologist describes their years-long journey through the highly competitive Manchester scene, winning the Metal to the Masses competition and finally playing Bloodstock after almost 20 years of attending (07:08).
- Pipeman highlights the inclusive, supportive environment at Bloodstock, contrasting it with other festivals (08:50, 09:26).
- Panel discussion on how healthy competition advances musicianship and fosters community (10:01).
- Technologist is committed to progressive heavy metal with complex time signatures and dynamics while keeping the music energetic and headbangable (06:23).
- The band credits ongoing self-critique, applying judges' feedback, and persistence for their growth (13:33).
- The importance of practicing and the realities behind being a "working musician"—the hours not just in playing, but in social media, promotion, and logistics—and doing everything independently for their debut album (15:21, 16:32).
- Both band and interviewer emphasize the need to delegate and work as a team, recognizing one's own strengths and weaknesses. Having trusted collaborators or producers makes for better results, both for bands and interviewers (17:41, 18:43).
- Notable examples include Metallica's evolution with producer Bob Rock and Paul McCartney's perspective on The Beatles (19:01).
- Trust and humility in the creative process: band members discuss open-mindedness to feedback, not being afraid to try out new ideas, and letting go of ownership for the good of the song (23:19).
- "The more we try and fix shit, the more we break it." — Pipeman (01:34)
- "Music is not a competition, really." (07:43)
- "It takes about 20 years to become an overnight success." — Pipeman (12:03)
- "You have to absolutely love all of it, you know." — Pipeman (16:27)
- "If you stifle [creativity], it's not gonna be good… you're all artists." — Pipeman (24:47)
- "We're not afraid of being wrong sometimes... that's how some of our best music was written." (23:36)
- Technologist on Streaming Platforms: Search for Technologist on Spotify and major streaming services.
- Support on Bandcamp: For merch, physical CDs, and digital support, visit their Bandcamp page.
- Social Media: Follow and connect on Facebook and Instagram for music updates and live dates.
- Upcoming Release: New single "Rearrange" and accompanying music video slated for release in about a month (25:57).
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