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The Contortionist

Progressive Metal·other·indie·United States
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Growing recognition, getting noticed
LISTENERS
138K
YT SUBS
52K
CHAMPIONS
0

The Contortionist is an American progressive metal band formed in 2007 in Indianapolis, Indiana, founded by guitarists Robby Baca and Cameron Maynard. Their 2014 album 'Language' introduced the current lineup featuring vocalist Michael Lessard, and the band has since released a discography of four studio albums and three EPs.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (4)
  • Established presence across major streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube)
  • Formed in 2007 in Indianapolis, Indiana
  • 2014 album 'Language' marked a lineup and stylistic turning point for the band
  • Released four studio albums and three EPs
WHAT FANS SAY (8)

Michael posted a few hours ago he had a successful trip to LA to track vocals for The Contortionist. Just injected myself with HOPE !!!

Last.fm user · lastfm

"surely a new album this year" - me the past 6 years

Last.fm user · lastfm

one day frens one day

Last.fm user · lastfm

saw some news about more progress on the new LP on reddit/ig and my bones are *tingling*

Last.fm user · lastfm

Why do I always fall in love with bands that refuse to release new music...

Last.fm user · lastfm

See the key is to only get into bands that have broken up

Last.fm user · lastfm
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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is The Contortionist underrated?

The Contortionist has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 37 out of 100. there is a meaningful gap between their artistic quality and mainstream recognition. they have notable achievements including established presence across major streaming platforms (spotify, apple music, youtube).

Q:What genre is The Contortionist?

The Contortionist works in Progressive Metal originating from United States (Indianapolis, Indiana). As a other artist at the "indie" level, The Contortionist has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Progressive Metal scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:How many monthly listeners does The Contortionist have?

The Contortionist has approximately 138K monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 52K YouTube subscribers. A significant audience, though their gap score suggests room for much wider recognition.

Q:Who are similar artists to The Contortionist?

Fans of The Contortionist often also enjoy Tesseract, Uneven Structure, Periphery, Animals as Leaders, Intronaut. These artists share common ground in the Progressive Metal space and/or the United States other scene. If you appreciate The Contortionist's approach to progressive metal, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't The Contortionist more famous?

With a Gap Score of 37/100, The Contortionist'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.

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