Victoria Lies: Connecting Metal Scenes and Releasing Vendetta for Halloween

On this episode of The Adventures of Pipeman on W4CY Radio, Pipeman welcomes members of Canadian metalcore band Victoria Lies, including Jay Howell and Brett. The conversation spans the story behind the band name, the crossover of musical influences between Canada and Florida, the inspiration and narrative woven through their debut album "Vendetta," and the importance of live performance and authenticity in today’s music scene. The episode is punctuated with humor, lively banter, and insights into the dynamics of creating and performing modern metalcore.Main Topics Covered

• Band Name Origin and Concept
  • The meaning behind "Victoria Lies" and its revenge-fueled narrative 01:30
  • Discussion of the titular character Victoria’s storyline as a metaphor for deception and vengeance
• Canadian and Florida Music Scenes
  • Jay Powell's journey from Jacksonville, FL, to joining a Canadian band 03:05
  • The abundance of musical talent in Canada and the challenges for Canadian bands to break into the U.S. market 08:44
• Live Show and Band Dynamics
  • Unique aspects of Victoria Lies’ live performances, including choreography and theatrical elements 16:55
  • The importance of bringing more than just music to the stage, using examples like Taylor Swift and Bring Me the Horizon 22:17
• "Vendetta" Album Insights
  • Concept and diversity of the upcoming album "Vendetta" 32:23
  • The band’s approach to storytelling, song structure, and musical variety 32:44
• Creative Collaboration and Honesty
  • The necessity of honest feedback and the "no" person within creative teams 24:58
  • Drawing parallels between feedback in music and other areas of life 26:07
• Band’s Humor and Chemistry
  • Stories of Florida man antics, Gatorfest in Calgary, and anecdotes about band members’ backgrounds 36:02
  • Lighthearted banter about accents, relationships, and honesty
• Support for Independent Artists
  • The importance of merch sales for band sustainability 40:29

Key Discussions & Stories

• Victoria Lies Narrative
  Brett details the band's core concept: The character Victoria, wronged by her partner, resorts to lies and revenge as her mode of healing, thematically driving the music and lyrics 01:30.
• Trans-Continental Origins
  Jay Powell recounts moving from Florida to Korea, then to Canada where he met his wife and eventually joined the band 03:05.
• Creative Process Insight
  The band emphasizes a collaborative approach, with Brett as lyricist and "poet," Rory for problem-solving, and Jay often acting as the critical voice to keep things grounded 24:41.
• Cultural Challenges
  Discussion of why many talented Canadian bands struggle to gain popularity in the U.S., often due to financial and logistical barriers 09:16.
• Live Show Theatrics
  Incorporation of choreography and storytelling elevates their live shows, aiming to be more than just another metalcore act 16:55.
• Merchandise Matters
  Merch sales are essential for touring and band development, with an appeal to listeners to support the band directly 40:49.

Notable Quotes

• "Victoria is a character—she does everything she can to get what she wants. And that means she lies to everybody." – Brett 01:47
• "There’s so much undiscovered talent just in our city, let alone Western Canada." – Jay Powell 08:44
• "Music is a commodity. We've commodified music. Now you can just generate AI music… so you have to bring extra stuff." – Jay Powell 22:45
• "Like, if you don’t got the 'no' guy telling you that’s not that great, opposed to somebody that’s the yes man… you put some shit out and then all the trolls are beating you up." – Pipeman 26:44
• "Every song is going to introduce something to you that's different… hoping listeners are excited to hear what's next." – Brett 32:23

Resources & Links Mentioned

• Victoria Lies Band
  • Merch site (physical albums & shirts available; ships internationally) 39:52
  • Socials: "Please follow us, Victoria Lies, on everything." 40:06
• Album Release
  • “Vendetta” drops October 30 on all streaming platforms 39:40
  • Hometown physical album release at Festival Hall 41:29

Connect & Support

• Purchase merch at band’s website (exact URL not provided in episode)
• Stream “Vendetta” on your favorite platform from October 30
• Follow Victoria Lies on all social media platforms

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