Vicky Psarakis (The Agonist / Sicksense) - The Back Lounge Podcast: Ep 4
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- čas přidán 29. 07. 2024
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For the 4th episode of The Back Lounge Podcast, I had the pleasure of having vocalist Vicky Psarakis of The Agonist & Sicksense back for what will most likely be one of the longest podcasts I ever have. We only spent about 5% of the podcast actually talking about her bands, and the rest was just real, open conversations about a lot of different stuff.
00:00 Intro
03:31 Podcast Start
05:39 Canadian Metal Is Alive And Well
07:28 Sentimental Attachments to Music
11:01 Vicky's New Band Sicksense
19:07 Running Your Band With No Label/Management
22:00 Do Bands Think About CZcams Reactors
25:27 Getting Into Character
29:38 Metal Is Less Serious Nowadays
32:51 Touring to Survive or Touring for Fun
37:08 Roadies Making More Income Than Artists/Bands
41:34 Toughing It Out On The Road
48:02 Metalheads Are Weird
49:59 Music, Business, and Life Affected By COVID
59:16 How COVID Has Made Us Divisive
01:03:25 The Internet Is A Toxic Place
01:09:51 The Over Sexualization of Women In Music/Content
01:23:19 The Realness of Podcasts vs. Interviews
01:26:35 Working/Touring With Different Personalities
01:40:28 Approaching Subjective Things In An Objective Manner
01:53:23 Just Straight Up Music/Metal Talk
02:04:49 The Mental Tax of Joining An Established Band
02:14:24 Established Bands Changing Genres And Sound
02:20:39 If It Works, It Works
02:22:56 The Great Autotune Debate
02:29:54 Calling Out Nonsense In The Music Industry
02:34:52 Being Comfortable With Your Musical Imperfections
02:37:33 Giving Off The False Impression of Perfection
02:41:49 Audio/Microphone Discussion
02:44:33 Doggo Talk
02:45:43 Content Creation & Lining Up Schedules
02:49:34 Content Creation Is An Actual Job
02:55:27 Print Media Relies On Drama
03:00:39 Twitch Allowing Musicians To Do More
03:02:53 Getting Comfortable Creating Content
03:08:55 "Oklahoma"
03:11:35 Wrapping Up
03:18:10 Outro
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Twitter: / vickypsarakis
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This was easily my favorite podcast to date. Time just flew by and I love that we were able to discuss "touchy" subjects with an open mind and heart. Thanks for having me! 😊
You are very talented and hopefully more success with sicksence
Thats what makes the 2 of you awesome
Very happy to have had you on here, and can't thank you enough for your time! Thank you for being open, vulnerable, and super honest with everything!
This was fantastic because of the fact that it was more like two mates just hanging out and chatting, rather than being a podcast.
There was a really natural flow that ran throughout this and that puts us as listeners at ease and feeling relaxed too.
I also learned a lot about music making, and recording as well as video making and editing.
And Vicky is amazing and so open and honest which is very refreshing. 🤘🏻🙂
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She is soooo young and soooo talented The Agonist made a great move bringing her in her voice can carry them long term and she can learn from their experience her future IS VERY BRIGHT!!!
To your comment about a possible genetic predisposition for COVID infections: I'm a clinical laboratory scientist, so this whole pandemic is basically my career field, and I've been following all things related VERY closely. What's recently come out, is a study that showed Vit D deficiency correlated with severe COVID infections. And we all know we don't get enough sunlight, so it's no surprise most of us are deficient. I started supplementing 10k IU/day when I found this out (that's the max daily dose).
Also, "Oklahoma"
I appreciate being able to listen to my favorite artists have real conversations. Vicky’s speaking voice sounds so sweet but she can be very brutal with her harsh vocals. She’s very talented and The Agonist is one of my comfort bands because I discovered them in a moment in my life when music made me feel safe. Also, it surprises me whenever I hear a singer from a metal band is introverted.
Music needs to be shared and due to the pandemic, CZcams reactors have become a bit like the friend you share your music with, listening together and enjoying it. You're a stand-in friend, kind of and it leads to us viewers finding music we never would have found without your reactions. As an added bonus you give some extra info around the music, like some other reactors, which has changed the way I listen to music overall which has led me to rediscover bands I listened to in the 80s and 90s. So thank you Tank and a few other reactors, you've saved music for me!
Oklahoma !
I love your postcasts, it's so nice to listen to you talking with artists about whatever comes in the conversation. This one didn't feel like it was 3h20, it flew by wery fast.
Regular interviews are a bit boring, always more or less the same questions. Sometimes there is a new and unexpected question and you can see the interviewee's face lit up but unfortunately they are rare.
Can't wait for the next one, keep them coming!
Oklahoma! This was great, I really enjoy these! Thank you Tank & Vicky!
Oklahoma babyyyyyy. That was excellent, man. I’ve loved every episode of this podcast so far. You’re such a natural conversationalist and it works wonders for this long form podcast.
Thanks a ton, my dude!
Oklahoma 😀 This was a highly interesting one. Not just music, but just you two hanging out. Keep 'em coming!
Oklahoma! XD ... That was really awesome! Thank you both for taking the time to do this!
I've just started listening today to your back catalog of podcasts and this is my favorite one so far! Keep it up!
Oklahoma. Made it to the end on Google podcasts. Pulling an oversize load down from Winnipeg 🇨🇦 down to just north of New Orleans. Excited for the next podcast, love the longer format, the longer the better. I'm going to start listening to The Agonist in the next couple days. I have about 18 podcasts I'm subscribed to, not all of them upload every week.
Have a safe drive!
I finally had the time to sit down and listen to this. This was AWESOME and really insightful. Thank you Tank for this!! 🤘
Oklahoma.
😁😎😁
It was long, took some laps, but it was such a pleasure to listen.
So many topics, so many ideas, so many thoughts, so much to just adore.
Oklahoma! Your podcast has really warmed on me dude. At first i didnt have the attention span to sit and listen for hours. But now i love it. And this is gold. This felt like i was a third part of this conversation.
This was an amazing listen! I also feel like Vicki just reached into my mind and just said a ton of things I agree with 😂 can’t wait for more
Loving where the conversation has gone. We need to talk about these things if we're ever going to change them in a significant way.
It might be decades (hopefully not centuries) before women can go through life without that layer of needed circumspection on the back of their heads, and before men can get rid of this idea of masculinity that hurts everyone and serves no purpose. But when you think about all the good things it would allow, how that would improve every kind of human relationship, yeah, I'm in, let's go.
Anyway, I was a bit tired of reactions in general (tbf, social media is exhausting), but I'm loving the interviews. You have a talent for connecting with people, and it shows 🤟🏽
late to the party on this one,sorry. Love this format!! Great job man. Entertaining and informative. Great to hear honesty from people on the front line. Great guest, looking forward to catching up on the other podcasts. Respect dude!!!
I am a 66 year old from Canada and just love your channel. Your interviews with these artists are so insightful. Through your reaction videos as well as other reaction videos I have learned a lot about Metal. Through reaction videos I have fallen in love with the genre and have learned so much about this community especially in my own country that I did not realize existed. I would be the first to admit that there was a certain bias I had about metal that is now gone. I really appreciate your love of this genre, and your enthusiasm has certainly rubbed off on me. I have been delving into Unleash the Archers and just love their music and now I will have to check out The Agonist and Sicksense. Thanks again!
Wow! What a great topic and guest. Look, I never listen to podcasts and this may change that. [The only reason I heard this was because I fell asleep listening to something else and this was on the autoplay. I enjoyed an earlier interview you did, so I had subscribed to support - that put you in my autoplay list I guess. I woke up in the middle of the night hearing this, thinking it was part of a dream where I was listening in on a conversation with a couple of my friends.] This discussion was a revelation. I've been involved in music projects for decades ... this gave me new insight and perspective. Thank you both.
Thanks for a great podcast. Loved It.
I fucking love this. You're talking about people hating what they love before. You just have to have an open mind about what you're listening to. When I worked as a stage hand I learned to appreciate so many different styles of entertainment and different genres of music that I love everything for what it is now
I finally got the time to watch the whole video, that was great fun. Well done, man 👍
Looking forward to the next episode.
btw: Oklahoma 😁
Oklahoma! Great conversation between Vicky and you. I look forward to the next one.
Oklahoma. and this is the first time I've actually listened to a full podcast, and I am actually really impressed. Good job to both of you, and I am looking forward to more content from you both in the future!
This was a great conversation thank you for this
Oklahoma guys. This was fun. Can´t wait for another podcast with the two of you. You´re great. Thanks for being yourselves
I really do enjoy these long-form conversations. They seem more.. genuine? Natural? Something along those lines. Fun conversation Tank. As someone who likes being behind the curtain making it work, I really enjoy getting a behind the curtain look behind the curtain if this corner of the music industry.
Oklahoma! Highly entertaining, and I really enjoy long form videos. Thanks to Vicky and to you!
Oklahoma sounds like a nice place to visit. Great episode, loved how long it was.
Oklahoma! This was great guys, loved every moment of it ❤️
Oklahoma..... Great interview! Love this long format!
Oklahoma, dude! Started listening to this thinking that I would only check out 10 minutes or so, but just finished the whole thing. This is what I look for in an "interview"/podcast, a loose discussion between two great human beings who've been through stuff and/or know their shit. Loved Vicky's plea against auto tune because I despise it, too. And I love your honesty on all topics while still staying mainly positive. I always say "Nicht jammern, besser machen." because there's just too much complaining without doing something about it. And people need to have fun. Rant over. Thanks to both of you!
Oklahoma 😎 Awesome interview Tank & Vick. Not the same questions and flowed like a chat between mates. Keep it up. 💯🎙🎤
Oklahoma
I know I came late to the party, but this was an interesting and enjoyable interview. I've always liked your honesty doing this interviews, and with Vicky was even better.
The interview just flew by and was intesting to watch the all way through.
I see you on your next video, greetings from Chile. (sorry for my poor English).
Oklahoma. Really great podcast. Over 3 hours and it felt like it flew by.
Oklahoma... Great Job Tank and Vicky, I really enjoyed your guys conversation, take care.
Oklahoma! I totally love your podcast, and this episode didn't feel like 3h20min, worth every second. Thank you so much and keep up the good work.
Most reactors go by the audience like for example a Japanese/Asian fan base then they would stick with the group and not discover other bands they don't know
Oklahoma baybeeee. This podcast is definitely becoming one of my most looked forward to videos in my rotation. Keep up the good work Tank!
This podcast thing you are doing is really great, super interesting, informative and great guests. Only one thing to say to answer your question, Oklahoma! Haha.
Oklahoma 🤘🤘 love your podcasts man, I'm really liking this concept for a podcast. And always looking forward for a new episode!!
Oklahoma, great podcast! Loved it and love how genuine everything is
OKLAHOMA!, Great interview. Love the realness and authenticity from Both of you!
Oklahoma! This interview was great. Thanks Tank and Vicky!
Nothing but Truth....fantastic, revealing convo ya'll!
Finally sitting down to watch this! To the COVID part of the conversation, I was really pleased to hear you guys say let people do what they want, and talk about the animosity between people. I was nearly kicked out of my house because I chose that I wasn’t going to get the booster, and I was not given that choice. Arch Enemy was my first show since COVID, and it felt the same way, with the exception of the opening band, there was no politics or anything, just people having a wonderful time listening to good music! Vicky seems like such a kind, genuinely fun person to talk to! I was one of those people that genuinely didn’t know that a lot of those playthroughs are pre recorded and mimed. It made me feel so much better as a kid learning guitar. I feel like I’m shit compared to a lot of these guys and it really gives me a confidence boost to see that people aren’t perfect. Every time I see Empuu or another great guitarist mess up live I laugh cause I know they’re just having fun and don’t care if they make a couple mistakes.
Oklahoma! lol another great podcast thanks Tank! =o)
Oklahoma (but I watched it in 2 rounds)! This was an awesome chat Tank, well worth the time!
Oklahoma! Took several sittings but made it. Learned a lot about metal and enjoyed the candid conversation. Thanks!
Oklahoma! What a great interview. Vicky is the best!
Oklahoma. This was a very interesting and entertaining episode. I found the segment just after the 2 hour mark where you were discussing change to be especially interesting. I think people hate change so much because they fear it. A change means venturing into unknown territory. But, you never know…that new territory might be a better place. After all, a band can’t get better without some kind of change.
Oklahoma, even if I didn't watch the video, but listen to it with a podcatcher. Amazing and interesting talk, the time flew by.
I'm watching a part everyday, two fantastic people having a super interesting conversation
@TankTheTech thank you for this new podcast format on your channel it is really awesome oh and Oklahoma
Oklahoma! Great conversation guys! :)
A suprise to be sure but a welcome one ❤
Oklahoma.....and I've watched this more than once❤😊🎉... you are both awesome!!
Oklahoma!!!!!!! The good things about working from home is you get to pick your coworkers, pause them if you need to concentrate and office conversation a much more interesting lol. It was nice having both of you around today! cheers!
Oklahoma 🤘Hello from Czech Republic! Love this one... I need more of these :D it helps me a lot with work and i´ve done my daily work in this 3 hour window... felt like in different universe, you are both amazing! 💀
Oklahoma... Great episode, keep on going!
Oklahoma! I love podcasts like this, they are perfect for me to listen while I work my third shift at a hotel.
Oklahoma =) I loved watching your podcast. Please more!! :D
Oklahoma!! thanks for the great content to relax to!
Well I never planned on making a Visit to Oklahoma but here I am
Oklahoma!!! 😜🤘🤘🤘 loved this. Took 5 days to get through it but was really really cool.
I work at a dealership in the service center, in and out of all customer vehicles all day, and everyone else around me, coworkers and friends have all had it at least once, most of them have had it twice, but ive never had it, amd i always tested whenever people around me got it so i know i havent had it which is crazy to me
Loved this more than i thought I would, keep it up!!! BTW OKLAHOMA!!!
Oklahoma. Great podcast as usual
Damn...what an excellent podcast....Oklahoma... Well done Tank...Salute
I only knew like 3-4 of the old The Agonist songs, since the mentioned chaos really wasn't my thing. So I never listened to any of the stuff they put out after I first discovered them. Hearing Vicky pointing out exactly that really made me want to check out their more recent releases. And yeah, that's something I actually really enjoy. So much that I'm looking for tour dates right now :D
So thank you for changing my mind on this! Also: Oklahoma ;)
Oklahoma! Also, a dude you could bring back for a long round would be Hans. 😁
😂😂😂
Vicky Psarakis I have just heard the Agonist and her voice is awesome ❤. I'd love to see the Agonist live.
Oklahoma, didn't help ya CZcams algorithm but I listened on Spotify.
Loved the pod, made my afternoon in the tractor go that much quicker. 👌🏽🤘🏼
Oklahoma! Also, shoutout to "The marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and "Gilmore girls"! I was so happy when Vicky brought it up :)
oklahoma xD
This was rather interesting, i should start watching these podcast episodes more often... Gonna take some time to do that tho, no energy for almost nothing.
Oklahoma!!
Yo Tank, loving your content found your channel a week or 2 ago through watching Nik's haging recomended, beginner guitarist self taught just for a hobby but always been a fan of metal music since i was like 9/10 years old (30 now) can honestly say i love the tech aspect you put in i find it so interesting ! Along with all the new music you've put me onto, so much so im actually now as of yest seeing in flames and arch enemy in oct here in uk can't wait!
Won't pretend i still don't fully understand all the sub genre's of metal and what actually makes each that as i listen to a wide variety of metal, but i've learned so much through your vids that even outwith watching them im now doing deep dives and tbh its also helping my guitar playing!
Vicky made some awesome points in this as did you loving the podcasts and literally as vicky said i've got through the first 4 now while being out on the road, im a truck driver here in the uk and these have been perfect for this week!
Love what you do dude, keep it up and don't change yaself all the best to you and the fam, gona be joining into the patreon/discord crew in future 🤘🏻
Oklahoma! This conversation definitely delivered. Love the topics and sharing of opinions. Keep up the awesome work Tank!
Oklahoma! Love Vicky.
I really enjoy Interview with a Roadie, but these interviews are just amazing!!!! Also I said I would like to have a coffee with you when you are teching with Electric Callboy, and you said you are super nice to everyone that you meet…..is it too early to say I’m not interested hahahahahahahahaha besides the fact that I am also a guy sorry just had to throw that out there…..by the way “sick beard.” Hahaha Thanks for the great content!!!
About the whole genre change slash going more mainstream, I love a comment i heard from Lars Ulrich about the claims that they were selling out with the black album, and Lars Ulrich said "yeah we sell out, we sell out every fucking stadium play at"
I didn't know Oklahoma was in your time zone. Awesome podcast.
Heard her talking about Skid Row. The former Dragonforce singer, ZP Theart, has actually left the band and was replaced by Erik Grönwall. He is the former singer of H.E.A.T. and a national treasure in Sweden. Has heard him live and he can go as high as Sebastian Bach at times. He's excellent!
Oklahoma. Took me three sessions over the past months to finish but i did it!
Ayyyyyy! 🙌
Another good one! Thank you from hungary.
Absolutely brilliant podcast. Very enjoyable. I could listening to you both talk all day. The Agonist and Sicksene are awesome bands. Forgotten Days - Sicksense, is one of my favourite songs of the year so far.
I don't live in Oklahoma, but I really like this thing. 😂🤘🖤
Oklahoma! Yes I listen to to whole video
I won't lie, After Alissa left The Agonist, I wasn't really a fan of the sound of the band anymore, but honestly hand on my heart, I will honestly love to give the band another listen now, simply because of this podcast and actually feeling like I now have a closer connection with Vicky, and seeing how she is and how down to earth she is, and actually agreeing on a lot of the topics talked about in this podcast. Thank you both for revitilizing my love for music, and the music industry.
also Oaklahoma, also sitting here listening / watching this while playing Minecraft and talking to friends on facebook messenger.
As a Follow up, after listening to The Agonist's last 3 albums, I'm 100% fallen back in love with the band. I don't know why I didn't give them another chance. but I'm very VERY happy I did.
I love bands that just have fun. Theirs a reson Alestorm is one of my favorite bands.
I'm going to have to visit Oklahoma.
I'll type Illinois because you can't tell what to do 😂😂😂😂😂😂.Awesome podcast, Loved it. Btw Maybe I missed them but I haven't seen any Amon Amarth or Trivium any prospects on that happening?
I share Tank's love of In Flames from the early 2000s which were also my music formative years. I'm also from Chicagoland and we're roughly the same age. Between the Metro and Vic, I saw them maybe 3-4 times, so I probably bumped into him in the pit more than once. \m/
I've definitely seen In Flames at the Metro so we have possibly been in the same room together before. Haha
Oklahoma.
This was one of the best artist talks ever. I love this format so much, it's amazing getting to meet our favorite artists and get to know them a bit better. Def gonna be finding you on Twitch, Vicky! Thanks, guys!
Thanks a ton!
Is Oklahoma a reference to something?
Interesting and fun podcast. Its a pro for the format and the platform that I don't need to listen to all of it in one take, because this one is a bit long for that in one block, but especially with the chaptermarkings it is easy to pick it up the next day when I have time again.
Ronnie Radke is a great artist who changed his style yet while he was great before, he's now phenomenal
oklahoma amazing podcast vicky is amazing and i love her band
Oklahoma! I loved it... I didn't know The Agonist and Sicksense so I took a deep dive in their music, I liked it a lot! I wonder how can anyone say that she can't sing :)))
Skid row actually has a new singer Erik Grönwall and i think it him singing on the new songs and not ZP Theart
2:21:45 Picky Vsarakis