In episode 440 of the Primordial Radio Podcast, Moose and Pete discuss the sudden rise of the new band President. The guys explore how, with no public history, they suddenly landed on the Download Festival lineup, racked up a million YouTube views in two weeks, and sparked debate over industry plants and media manipulation.
The band’s anonymity, theatrical videos, and sharp production immediately drew comparisons to Sleep Token. And there’s a reason: both acts share the same management. Rumours point to Charlie Simpson as the man behind the voice, and while he’s never confirmed it, the vocal similarity is striking. If it is Simpson, does that count as skipping the queue, or is it simply the reward of 20 years’ graft?
But it’s not just about masks and mystery. They also discuss the lineup for Download Festival 2025, bands they're looking forward to seeing, Black Sabbath’s upcoming global stream, and why the £25 price tag is justified.
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President’s Rise & Download Debut
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Industry Plant or Scene Veteran?
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Sleep Token’s Team Behind the Launch
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Changing Nature of Music Scenes
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Is Charlie Simpson the Voice?
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Download Set Could Make or Break Them
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44% of Download 2025 Are First-Timers
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Why Sabbath’s £25 Stream Makes Sense
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Primordial’s Download Plans: Vlogs, Photos & More
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