Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Nik Nocturnal chats with Matthew McDougal from @BoundariesCT about the recent song mix controversy, hardcore and metalcore influences, social media culture, mental health, gaming, and the future of heavy music.
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🎙️ Nik Nocturnal Podcast — Episode #81
Stream on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7hStFs0dDA6LChP73rGUhd
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Boundaries Podcast Preview
0:56 Matt from Boundaries Joins the Podcast
2:02 Seeing Boundaries Live for the First Time
3:02 Boundaries Being “Up and Coming” After 10 Years
4:05 Bring Me The Horizon’s Evolution
6:00 How Boundaries Started Blowing Up
8:04 Loathe’s Massive Influence on Modern Metalcore
9:19 Volumes, Djent & 2010s Metalcore
12:11 Matt’s Biggest Musical Influences
13:41 August Burns Red & Bands Keeping Their Sound
14:25 Matthew McDougal’s Emotional Lyric Writing
17:00 Frustration vs Anger in Boundaries’ Lyrics
18:57 Hardcore, Melody & Boundaries’ Unique Sound
20:20 Killing The Dream & Authentic Hardcore Emotion
22:27 Raw vs Overproduced Music Debate
24:10 Social Media Pressure on Bands
26:00 “Touch Grass” Mental Health Advice
28:26 Boundaries’ New Angry Song & New Music
29:20 Negativity in the Music Industry
30:56 Performing Emotional Songs Live
32:46 Parasocial Relationships & Band Social Media
35:42 Discord, Hell’s Kitchen & Staying Normal
36:55 World of Warcraft Addiction
41:27 League of Legends & Gaming Talk
42:25 Boundaries’ Viral Mix Controversy Explained
46:27 Why Boundaries Re-Mixed Their New Song
49:17 Fan Feedback & Internet Reactions
50:36 Metalcore Fans Wanting Change But Hating Change
53:06 Why Boundaries “Hot Fixed” Their Song
55:12 The Pressure of Following a Successful Album
57:03 Why Authenticity Matters in Music
58:06 “Heaviest Record Yet” Meme
59:14 Fans Turning on Bands When They Get Bigger
1:01:29 Why Fans Reacted to Boundaries’ New Sound
1:04:06 Record Labels, Streaming & Industry Problems
1:06:10 Final Thoughts & Tour Plug
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#NikNocturnalPodcast #MetalPodcast #Boundaries
Nik Nocturnal chats with Matthew McDougal from @BoundariesCT about the recent song mix controversy, hardcore and metalcore influences, social media culture, mental health, gaming, and the future of heavy music.
Get 30% off Neural DSP with code NOCTURNALPODCAST: neuraldsp.com
🎙️ Nik Nocturnal Podcast — Episode #81
Stream on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7hStFs0dDA6LChP73rGUhd
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Support Boundaries
youtube.com/boundariesct
instagram.com/boundariesct
open.spotify.com/artist/7a29ko2je7GUMrbmwn4t3I?si=I_vDzmbIRVKk-ab1YBvutg
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Support Nik Nocturnal Podcast🙏
• Merch: corekid.ca
• Instagram: instagram.com/niknocturnalpodcast
• TikTok tiktok.com/@niknocturnalpodcast
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Boundaries Podcast Preview
0:56 Matt from Boundaries Joins the Podcast
2:02 Seeing Boundaries Live for the First Time
3:02 Boundaries Being “Up and Coming” After 10 Years
4:05 Bring Me The Horizon’s Evolution
6:00 How Boundaries Started Blowing Up
8:04 Loathe’s Massive Influence on Modern Metalcore
9:19 Volumes, Djent & 2010s Metalcore
12:11 Matt’s Biggest Musical Influences
13:41 August Burns Red & Bands Keeping Their Sound
14:25 Matthew McDougal’s Emotional Lyric Writing
17:00 Frustration vs Anger in Boundaries’ Lyrics
18:57 Hardcore, Melody & Boundaries’ Unique Sound
20:20 Killing The Dream & Authentic Hardcore Emotion
22:27 Raw vs Overproduced Music Debate
24:10 Social Media Pressure on Bands
26:00 “Touch Grass” Mental Health Advice
28:26 Boundaries’ New Angry Song & New Music
29:20 Negativity in the Music Industry
30:56 Performing Emotional Songs Live
32:46 Parasocial Relationships & Band Social Media
35:42 Discord, Hell’s Kitchen & Staying Normal
36:55 World of Warcraft Addiction
41:27 League of Legends & Gaming Talk
42:25 Boundaries’ Viral Mix Controversy Explained
46:27 Why Boundaries Re-Mixed Their New Song
49:17 Fan Feedback & Internet Reactions
50:36 Metalcore Fans Wanting Change But Hating Change
53:06 Why Boundaries “Hot Fixed” Their Song
55:12 The Pressure of Following a Successful Album
57:03 Why Authenticity Matters in Music
58:06 “Heaviest Record Yet” Meme
59:14 Fans Turning on Bands When They Get Bigger
1:01:29 Why Fans Reacted to Boundaries’ New Sound
1:04:06 Record Labels, Streaming & Industry Problems
1:06:10 Final Thoughts & Tour Plug
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#NikNocturnalPodcast #MetalPodcast #Boundaries
