The Devil Wears Prada - South Of The City Documentary

Following Warped 2014 we decided to spend time writing, recording, and completing a song within a four day time span: completely bypassing much of the process we usually utilize to create material. While the end product is less concise as what we often strive for, South of the City is younger and less methodical; which we hope might intrigue both longtime and new fans of the band. Please enjoy.
'South of the City' is a 7" colored vinyl single made exclusively for Record Store Day. It is limited to 3,000 copies and available now at indepedent record stores across the United States. A digital download of the song is available now at smarturl.it/sotc
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[@SeanzyAz]

What I really love about this documentary is that it showed the band disagreeing and arguing. Which is a very real and crucial part of every writing process for if not arguably every band. Knowing that everyone inside a band is different, we almost forget that there was so much that went into a song before its made when we finally get to hear it.

[@sebastianviuf]

Sean Willis exactly

[@McBeezy16]

You can really tell Mike is a writer, not just a lyricist on this new album and it's great. He makes me wanna read more.

[@Jesuisamani2]

these guys are LEGIT musicians...will always love them.

[@davidmarsh5294]

I haven't followed these guys too much lately, but I loved this documentary. Can't wait for this song to release, it sounds super atmospheric.

[@emiliogarcia7027]

This was amazing. Such an amazing experience to see. Gets me hyped. Makes me wanna get back into writing, practice guitar more, and to make my unclean vocals better. True inspiration

[@N1ghtmare_Arcana]

+emilio garcia It's so inspiring, finally got around to watching it, it's just really cool to see how these guys go about making songs and how they want to keep making music, with the space EP that recently has been put on youtube I think it's awesome to see a zombie EP then a space EP , it's actually a good change to see bands stepping out of the norm and the usual writing with their songs and the lyrics they convey.

[@sobakabarabaka8183]

Oh thanks, guys, this is even more I anticipated receiving today.

[@mikeyjhoucksta]

I remember one of the TDWP posted an instagram photo of the TDWP logo Chris drew in chalk towards the beginning

[@tdwpvidsunofficial7016]

Always love the background music in their videos.. that inspiration needs to make its way into some prada songs

[@ReliefInSleep]

TDWP VIDS UNOFFICIAL FOR REAL.

[@5dsTv]

+TDWP VIDS UNOFFICIAL Dude seriously... They need some of that mellow laid back type songs like Kansas from dead throne I think and implement it in a album

[@lessur]

@@5dsTv this aged well

[@Bananapig9]

Honestly I like what Prada is doing and they're becoming one of my favorite metalcore bands and they're very promising with they're own sound

[@PotAndPeace420]

Chris, you are going to missed. Can't believe 2 of the original Prada members have moved on ),;

[@MassProduced]

What the fuck are you going on about. I really hope you're just saying that...

[@darseyparsons7786]

Steveo YDG Freeland yep, sure is gonna be an avent

[@justryan6480]

+Jordan Toole 2 members? who?

[@TheIsaacFrazier]

+Ryan Pluke Chris and James, you must be new

[@justryan6480]

Isaac Frazier Not new. just havnt heard the news

[@XX-bo5pb]

one of the best live bands you will ever see. i've seen them 5 times and they are consistent, and growing. i love the integrity of this band. i love that they don't have to drop an F bomb every 5 seconds and have sailor mouths. the talent they carry is incredible, the message they share is incredible. these guys do music right. sad to see Chris go but I am beyond stoked for what they will come up with. this song was amazing!!! even after soooo long they still sound like TDWP!! I LOVE THIS BAND

[@JoelSmall69]

tdwp has matured so much through the years I've listened to them since I was in 3rd grade and every release gets better and better

[@LuchoTDWP]

Chris we miss you :(

[@Xolcin]

Watching this made me notice and appreciate Daniel's work on drums for that intro

[@LayDownYourGuns33]

You boys are breathtaking. Thank you for always doing that. I love the song.

[@TYFLOL]

Love making of music documentarys

[@Multi2794]

I absolutely loved this. It truly even more so made me appreciate the music yall guys put out! Thank yall so much!

[@landon818]

Chris: you should be a car salesman Jon: nah I'll just take your job.

[@davesanchez6307]

Awesome documentary, these guys are super passionate for what they do, which is why they're an amazing band. Can't wait for the Space EP!

[@mairedegrasville99]

Best band EVER. BY FAR. Thanks guys. TDWP forever!

[@N1ghtmare_Arcana]

It's so inspiring, finally got around to watching it, it's just really cool to see how these guys go about making songs and how they want to keep making music, with the space EP that recently has been put on youtube I think it's awesome to see a zombie EP then a space EP , it's actually a good change to see bands stepping out of the norm and the usual writing with their songs and the lyrics they convey.

[@hogmidget]

17:07 that reversed "fucking" xDD

[@LoganDietz]

Cornwallis Nice pick up hahaha

[@Xale42]

Cornwallis Well this guy looks awful familiar!

[@Marvinstranger]

Jeremy was getting pissed... xD

[@tilnowfl]

The way Chris was responding was funny I think, he's just like "let's do it!" Haha

[@killcaustic2011]

This was awesome. Love you guys!

[@MyReturningNightmare]

Awesome documentary! really enjoyed the new song! so excited for the Space EP!!

[@bschmid100]

You can tell that the bridge was something that was rushed due to the time they had to finish this single. Realize 4 days to write a song from nothing is not a lot of time at all. In the video they seemed to struggle with the bridge concept but mad props to writing this in 4 days!

[@leedanielisla2440]

We miss you, Dan.

[@heyitsdrake]

This was an awesome documentary. Great insight and kudos to the band / videographer!

[@TheRyanMackfall]

heyitsdrake thanks man!

[@N1ghtmare_Arcana]

+heyitsdrake yeah

[@philsmith8367]

Love the new song and great documentary. Would love another tour to the UK soon.

[@JMG2930Gaming]

Fantastic snapshot of how the song was built.

[@mukkeFacil_]

Awesome band. Awesome music. Can't wait to hear the song :)

[@MrCzeroolz]

I really admired these guys so much growing up. I was always excited about all their music. It was an escape to my problems i was facing. Now, it just seems like they have to play/be together because of buisness purposes. This will still forever be my favorite band.

[@robertwells1408]

These guys are amazing honestly truly a inspirational group of guys. I've listened to them since plagues and even though with roots above and branches below was my favorite they get better with every song. Someday I hope to meet mike and scream it out with him !!!!!!!

[@radvocals7396]

I kinda want TDWP to be a legacy I don't want the name or spirit of the music to ever die. I want them last throughout time with different members every say... 17 years or so lol. I'm just saying this because I want to do the vocals for them 😂

[@N1ghtmare_Arcana]

+Rad Vocals good music never dies, it lives on throughout the ages

[@R8er1980]

+Rad Vocals I feels. I wish I could be Oceano's vocalist.

[@radvocals7396]

R8er1980 You better be pretty damn brutal.

[@ljjohnson954]

3 years later...still love this

[@jong8265]

I remember liking the vid to watch it later when it came out. 3 years later maybe ill watch it now. Just havent kept up with TDWP since Dead Throne. Nows the time

[@TheRyanMackfall]

thanks LJ. Glad you're still vibing it!

[@nickmurray7314]

34:36 Best part.

[@russbradshawmusic]

Chris looks like a Skyrim giant with the long hair and beard

[@alevargas1625]

Always will look up to you guys! Keep it up! Please post the song song!! OMG AND TRY TO COME TO WARPED THIS YEAR OR SOMETHING!!

[@dandan0o0]

After watching No Sun No Moon knowing what transpired with Dan and coming back here, you can definitely see the tension between Dan and the group.

[@dandan0o0]

@Hollows NH I've been listening to them since Plagues and I must say I'm indifferent to the line-up changes. Their music has remained consistently amazing in my opinion and thats all I really care about. If members don't want to be there then why should the music suffer.

[@profspaghetto9909]

i was thinking the same thing !

[@mattbaillargeon]

Oh for sure, you can see a lot of the times Daniel disagrees with them. Especially the conversation @15:40

[@cherished.__]

Hell yes! So excited. I'm glad it kinda sounds like 8:18

[@lobos_1614]

Ok but the 11/2 minute of the song they made was raw asl and I want to hear it now.

[@basthiian125]

Man this band is great...

[@davidmarsh5294]

Also, that studio seems super comfy and chill. Like, I would love to make music there lol

[@bernerveliz1994]

though it may not be as intricate and detailed as most of their other songs, the fact that they were able to pull off a song like this in this time deserves some appreciation haha

[@nickluciano2219]

I watched the documentary before hearing the song :D enhances the experience when you actually hear it first

[@chrislopez2511]

Can't wait to get this tomorrow 🙏

[@clintjensen1678]

i can't believe they recorded this right where i live. the shots of highway 65 were making me freak out a little because i drive those roads all the time.

[@nolainnogain]

This song sounds amazing.

[@SlavBabab]

I just realized that this is the studio one of my favorite bands, Real Friends, made an album.

[@lukescapee1234]

Not just an album, but most of their EPs also! And this is the studio Knuckle Puck goes to.

[@TheRicky7869]

This was nice.

[@hansolzy]

Fuck, they came to Calgary like 2 years ago and I missed them. I want to see them live so bad. I'm so fucking stupid. I hope they come again :*(

[@Kaka2007ish]

It's pretty cool and Amazing that I was at that exact same studio 2 days ago recording with my band

[@AnchorsAwayYall]

PUT THIS SONG ON ITUNES NOW!

[@AdamArtz]

AnchorsAwayYall I think it's being released digitally on 28 April.

[@floppypancakes10]

Adam Artz where'd you hear that?

[@AdamArtz]

floppypancakes10 They announced it. tdwpband.com/sotc

[@xAphenx]

floppypancakes10 It is in the description.

[@mezedentertainment4363]

Are you a pirate hahah loved that!

[@JuanFDaza]

"you should be a car salesman" ahaha

[@RedWars24]

Hey juan

[@johnsmith-so5do]

Chris looks like an 18th century seaman.

[@fucc773]

love it

[@bagurkbagurko9137]

Fuck writing music, let alone with four other people simultaneously; none of it is easy. Job well done.

[@nickmurray7314]

36:02 "Or he could be fucking something." -Mike

[@darseyparsons7786]

Nick Murray gfursef

[@nickmurray7314]

What?

[@JeserNoob]

+Nick Murray gfursef

[@Dlascwbysfn14]

All these years later. Bliss

[@jordansmith-cm5en]

This video in the beginning looks like indiana then I saw the sign to Indy skylights where weren't you!!! Awesome I bet you went through Evansville where in from

[@RoKabyee18]

I love you Prada!

[@hermawanyusuf9473]

The proses is very amazing

[@andrewcontreras7307]

I've recorded with Seth and he's the best, my profile pic is in that same live room they're in! Definitely goin back to record the new album

[@cesarjaquez8751]

Any idea on what to look up for that kind of background music? It's soooo great lol

[@liendoscustomsandcollectio3306]

I will always love these guys and their music I’ve been listening to these guys since in was early 20s and I’m now 33 it’s crazy but damn good music love u prada

[@BRISASERRADASTV]

Thanks for do this music that changed my life and that tell a little bit of my life

[@TheAngelicasSmile]

love you from Crimea

[@RicoRomanProductions]

What is Mike's side band name?

[@CptPoodlehats]

Rico Roman I believe it's Spongebob Grindpants??

[@joeljohnson5354]

Nathan McCammon Haha That was a joke band from a long time ago. I think Mike should be giving more information later but I don't think the information is out in the open yet.

[@brandonXbones]

XgumbyX

[@sebastianwearsprada]

Joel Johnson that's hella OLD

[@zeroneroner]

Rico Roman Not XgumbyX of course hahaha

[@LORDZBJORNZz]

2022!

[@justryan6480]

4 day song daaamn it sounds so fucking good!!!!!! :D

[@zeroneroner]

36:15 the laugh of jeremy makes me laugh like jeremy lol

[@afdaguitardude]

Real Friends!

[@TeslaChad]

Chris and I have the EXACT same writing process

[@hannahallisonpersonalemail2221]

If only I could meet Mike Hranica. I get how he feels at least somewhat about being surrounded by people, but being lonely. Im sure everyone says it, and wants to be his friend. Ill add myself to that category. Hi Mike.

[@morning3047]

yeees!

[@johnsmith-so5do]

Shit this was right before chris left huh ... bummer. The band has changed so much since he left.

[@MusicMan1513]

What's the background music playing in this video? I think its pretty sick.

[@oliveira9070]

LEGENDAAAAAAAA??????????????????

[@floxner_]

this is your best song in my opinion, but why not on spotify 😅

[@mattbaillargeon]

It’s on Spotify found under their singles

[@gabriellima-ts8cg]

24:47 like like likelike lmao

[@JeserNoob]

Drink a shot every time Dan says "like"

[@sonofgod031]

JeserNoob Dan is a noob at talking. lol

[@JeserNoob]

DanielNoob more like

[@predwards8941]

I'm dead

[@taillyho]

JeserNoob **cirrhosis intensifies**

[@tokyothrift]

24:52 daniel what are you saying hahahah

[@RTED__ERROR]

I sure did my friend.

[@jaxthecat1778]

at the beggining it kinda reminds me of a horror movie

[@ryanmackfall8934]

that's a huge compliment, thank you..... watch this space for that ;)

[@Opim97]

Does anyone know if the background piano track is made for this documentary or is it an actual song?

[@BNA_Est.1988]

19:19 "KOBE!!!"

[@doomanimefrei]

I understood Chris' reason to leave the band, but I really miss him :(

[@AdamArtz]

I wonder what made Mike do clean vocals on this song

[@Helljumper774]

Look at Chris at 6:07

[@MrBoyber92]

I care!

[@matthewbarr1399]

Mike's my boy. My brother.

[@eman5413]

does anyone where this was recorded? i live an hour south of chicago so im curious

[@Theheavyspammingraider]

Hell yeah My next 40 minutes is taken

[@aaronaltkid]

Does anyone know what songs are playing in the background?

[@ReInspired97]

Dou da doo. -Chris Rubey 2015

[@isaacruegg3634]

Jeremy looks like a modern portrait of jesus

[@hildaarlistiyani7834]

2022

[@GameCorner33]

Wish yall would play in IN :/

[@bretticussruck]

I feel that

[@erikdrummingod]

When will they release the song on the Rise Records Channel? Or on their own channel? Now way in hell I'm going to buy a damn Vinyl just to listen to a song

[@MrSCREAMOman]

iam_rehab This wasn't released through Rise; "South Of The City" ended up being TDWP's last release with Roadrunner Records. It counted as a 3rd release on their contract with them. The Space EP will be released on Rise.

[@System_27]

i can tell it was the devil wears prada From the Sign "Chicago"

[@summeronio9751]

I thought they were from Dayton Ohio

[@leviwhite3381]

I met Mike and Jeremy after a show in...2016, I believe. They are based in Pittsburgh. They were in Dayton when they were signed, but are from PA originally.