NIK NOCTURNAL: Reddit haters, Sleep Token, the future of metal & more (Punk Rock MBA Podcast)

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Nik Nocturnal joins to talk about Sleep Token, Reddit haters, his role in popularizing bands like Lorna Shore and Electric Callboy, the deathcore scene, reaction channels and more. Nik Nocturnal interview.
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00:00:00 - Being metal's biggest influencer
00:02:41 - The Power of Viral Content on Social Media Platforms
00:08:04 - The Saturation of Reacting to Music and Changing the Mindset of Providing Value
00:10:52 - The Pressure to be the First and Building a Loyal Audience
00:13:30 - Balancing Organic Content and Sponsorship Demands
00:16:03 - Finding Value and Fulfillment in YouTube Content Creation
00:18:37 - Viral Content and the Illusion of Numbers
00:21:22 - The Power of Short Form Content in Building a Fan Base
00:23:54 - Increasing Industry Cred Through Monthly Listeners
00:26:19 - Bands' Resistance to Creating Content
00:28:50 - Short Form Content and Providing Value
00:31:38 - The Importance of Contrast in Metal Music
00:34:17 - The fusion of genres in metal and the importance of bands that push boundaries
00:37:06 - The Combination of Metal and Alternative Music Cultures
00:39:46 - Making Anything Metal: Inspiration and Music Theory
00:42:25 - Having Fun and Providing Value in Music Reaction Videos
00:44:53 - The dangers of over-saturating the Deathcore scene
00:47:33 - The Importance of Pushing Boundaries in Deathcore and Metalcore
00:50:10 - The Evolution of Modern Metal and Discussing Boundaries as a Public Figure
00:52:50 - Separating Personal Life from YouTube and Escapism
00:55:31 - Balancing Personal Struggles with Entertaining Viewers
00:58:12 - Navigating Vulnerability and Parasocial Relationships in Content Creation
01:00:45 - Setting Boundaries with Fans as a YouTuber or Musician