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Botch

mathcore/metalcore·Music·indie·United States
74
QUALITY-TO-FAME GAP SCORE
/100
LISTENERS
26K
YT SUBS
348K
CHAMPIONS
0

Botch is an influential American mathcore/metalcore band from Tacoma, Washington, formed in 1993 and active from 1993-2002, with a notable reunion period from 2019-2024. The band is widely regarded as foundational to mathcore and an underrated 'hidden gem' whose genius wasn't fully appreciated during their initial run, with their album 'We Are the Romans' considered groundbreaking and essential listening.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (5)
  • Major festival appearances during reunion
  • Successful 20-year reunion period (2019-2024)
  • Sargent House label deal for catalog reissues
  • Considered foundational to mathcore genre
  • Pitchfork features and extensive media coverage
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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is Botch underrated?

Botch has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 74 out of 100. despite having 26K monthly Spotify listeners, their artistic output and fan engagement suggest they deserve a significantly larger audience. fans across Reddit, YouTube comments, and music forums independently describe them as underrated or a hidden gem. they have notable achievements including major festival appearances during reunion.

Q:What genre is Botch?

Botch works in mathcore/metalcore originating from United States (Washington). As a music artist at the "indie" level, Botch has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader mathcore scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Botch have?

Botch has approximately 26K monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 348K YouTube subscribers. This is a solid independent following but well below what their quality signals suggest they deserve.

Q:Who are similar artists to Botch?

Fans of Botch often also enjoy The Dillinger Escape Plan, Coalesce, Deadguy, Cave In, Converge. These artists share common ground in the mathcore space and/or the United States music scene. If you appreciate Botch's approach to mathcore/metalcore, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Botch more famous?

With a Gap Score of 74/100, Botch's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage; with 26K monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically.

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