Taking Back Sunday Band • Page 450

Also, anytime someone thinks of a band just does x, y, and z to get success, it is hard to not roll my eyes. If it was that simple, every band would be huge.

 

Yeah they played there a year or two ago and sold the shirt there. I think they just have the leftover stock online.

Overall though, I agree. The merch is. Ugly.

 

There’s been a huge lack of information. Their website design isn’t appealing. They don’t keep it up to date with information. They hardly post their dates to their Instagram grid and don’t highlight their stories. It’s not surprising to me that the videos from this weekend went viral with many comments saying people didn’t know they were still around.

 

They were only 3 1/2 years removed from Tidal Wave when the pandemic hit. Easy to pin that and the departure of Eddie as the main reasons they haven’t done anything new til now.

 

Oh yeah, and if we look at the pandemic as a restart then it’s only been two years since they really got to be in the same room again. I know they’ve said they like working in the same room, so that’s that, and during the pandemic they did do that weekly “podcast” which was entertaining enough but it feels like there’s a missed opportunity for fan engagement.

also their Twitter presence is very hot and cold. Their “snarky” responses are a little off putting from time to time, though I know that’s likely management and none of them since only John seems relatively active on any form of social media.

 

Marketing.

 

Do people go to band's websites

 

I feel like a lot of bands don't even have websites anymore.

 

I couldn't tell you the last time I looked at an actual band website for any reason other than a pre-order going up

 

Linktree is the new “band homepage.” That’s all I use now for my bands.

 

They all have a found.ee or similar landing page that directs them to other external links nowadays

 

Cool! Guess we should all cater to the reasons you're here, Mr. Gatekeeper!

This is one of the only places online dedicated to talking about this band. Somebody asked a question and I responded to explain myself. Deal with it. Or don't. I don't care.

 

Sure seems like you’re the one who needs to deal with it. You do care. It’s funny.

 

Pretty much everything you said to me deflected and contributed nothing of substance. Good job, Greg. Until next time.

 

I mean, my only point is that back seating bands’ marketing on here is severely stupid to me. It isn’t supposed to contribute anything beyond my opinion. That’s it. That’s all. I love how much you care though.

 

I’m gonna makedamnsure to stop checking this thread

 

You've made that abundantly clear. And again....this is a place dedicated to talking about this band. I don't think it's out of bounds. I'm sorry you disagree.

 

Where did I say it’s out of bounds? You’re just arguing shit I never said because I disregarded your marketing class post. You have now agreed I have made my only point clear. So what’s to argue?

 

The only reason I responded to you was because I mistakenly thought you had something of value to add, and I was happy to listen and learn. Turns out it was just "I don't like this." So yeah we have nothing else to discuss, to the benefit of everyone else in this thread.

 

No shit. I’m sure the band will update their website that all bands use so much these days… haha

 

I'd rather someone like New Again than this

 

FWIW I agree with a lot of this and found it interesting As someone who's also worked in marketing/PR I think it's fair game to analyze the promo strategies of artists we enjoy

 

I adore this band but I can definitely see where their marketing/online presence/whatever you want to call it is lacking. That said, I think they’re content with the level of success they’ve found and where they’re at now. Maybe Fantasy gives them a good push and they reach new heights or whatever. That would be cool! But they wouldn’t lose sleep if they just stayed where they’re at.

 

i was really curious and confused by this when I saw it in person lol