Why 'Scarlet Rot' Is the Must-Watch Horror Soundtrack of the Year

Dive into the chaos of the underground music scene with the Atlanta-based band Tied In Knots as they unleash their brutal new single "Scarlet Rot"—a track that embodies the raw, visceral energy of both progressive emo and heavy post-hardcore. Join host Rasan as she explores the intersection of music and film, discussing how this haunting song finds its place on the soundtrack of the independent horror film "Devour." In this episode, we explore the creative process of the band Tied In Knots, their influences, and insights into the music industry, including how they navigate social media, authenticity, and the challenges of being independent musicians.  keywords music industry, band interview, songwriting, social media, authenticity, metalcore, post-hardcore, independent music, music production, touring  key  topics The band's musical influences and genre description The songwriting process and inspiration behind lyrics The impact of social media and algorithms on music promotion The importance of authenticity and imperfection in music The band's experience with music videos and film collaborations Insights into touring with bands like Underoath and Prada The evolution of their sound and professional growth Challenges of independent musicians in the digital age Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tied In Knots and their new single Scarlet Rot 01:09 Band members and their roles, technical difficulties 02:15 Genre description: Post-hardcore, progressive emo, and heavy metal 03:12 Lyric writing process and inspiration from personal experiences 04:45 The story behind the song Scarlet Rot and its emotional roots 06:17 Music video production and collaboration with horror film director 08:34 How the band connected with film projects and their song in the movie 11:19 Musical influences and inspirations from various genres 13:25 Early musical experiences and how they started in bands 16:14 Vocal warm-up routines and maintaining vocal health 19:25 The band’s approach to authenticity and imperfection in music 23:41 Writing dense, meaningful songs and avoiding filler content 26:31 The impact of social media algorithms and the gamification of music promotion 29:49 The challenge of releasing music without clear audience feedback 33:40 The role of TikTok and short-form content in music promotion 37:41 The influence of numbers, followers, and the reality of success 42:15 Performing live and connecting with the audience 43:32 The band’s origins and the story behind their name 46:49 Their DIY approach to music videos and production 54:51 Future plans, upcoming releases, and touring ambitions 01:00:01 The importance of authenticity and embracing flaws in music 01:03:36 Advice for young musicians and the value of following your gut 01:07:28 Closing remarks and thank you to the audience ARTIST INFO: https://linktr.ee/tiedinknots   / tiedinknots.fm   https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... #metalcore #emometal #tiedinknots #posthardcore #scarletrot #devour #horror