ARCHITECTS | DAN + SAM ON ANXIETY, MEETING FANS + BREAKING THE USA.

Original author：Craig Reynolds

Original source：https://www.youtube.com/embed/NxX_pU6tRxg

My guests on the podcast this week are Sam Carter and Dan Searle of Architects. We managed to have a quick catch up before their set at Welcome To Rockville to talk about how hard it was to finally break the USA, on-stage anxiety, meeting fans, and more! SUPPORT THE POD: the downbeat clothing available at: https://www.thedownbe.at patreon: http://www.patreon.com/thedownbeat GET SOME PLUGINS: get 30% off all plugins with code THEDOWNBEAT at https://www.neuraldsp.com get MY drum sound at https://www.ggd.co CHECK OUT THE SOCIALS: twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/reynlord instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reynlord/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedownbeat JOIN THE DISCORD: discord: https://www.discord.gg/thedownbeat 00:00 Intro – Architects' Dan and Sam Join The Downbeat 00:00:40 Architects on US Tour Struggles 00:01:52 Architects' Initial Struggles to Break the USA 00:04:22 From Vegas Frustration to Corpus Christi Reality 00:08:14 Adam's Sickness, Mexico Crowds, and Feral Fans 00:10:13 Adapting Setlists for US vs. European Audiences 00:13:57 Architects' Modest View on Breaking America 00:18:40 Touring with Metallica: Cake, Lars, and Hetfield 00:25:39 Linkin Park Shows and Internet Commentary on Emily 00:29:43 Deftones, Drum Tech Fails, and Band Aspirations 00:31:56 Picking Support Bands and the Appeal of Anonymity 00:35:18 Battling On-Stage Anxiety and Performance Pressure 00:40:21 The Mental Game of Live Performance and Sobriety 00:44:27 Vocalists: Tracks, Pressure, and Surviving Tour 00:46:30 Creative Process, Songwriting, and Drummer Royalties 00:56:13 Navigating Fan Expectations and Taking Musical Risks 00:59:51 The Album Format, Singles, and Industry Economics 01:03:49 Gun Culture, Homelessness, and Craig's House Incident 01:08:57 Awkwardness and Joy of Meeting Fans 01:19:32 Architects' Journey: Beyond Ambition and Gratitude 01:23:17 First Albums, Shows, and On-Stage Mishaps 01:25:57 Crafting Songs and Finding Your Bandmates 01:29:46 Final Thoughts and Architects Promotion