Episode 22: Devil’s Advocate – Artist Management, DIY Metal, and Learning from the “No’s” with Sophia Morekis

In this episode of Scene Support, Scott talks with Sophia Morekis, the force behind Devil’s Advocate, an artist management and consulting company rooted in Savannah’s metal and hardcore community. From ballet kid raised on old-school metal with her dad to media entrepreneurship major in Atlanta, Sophia traces the winding path that led her into booking shows, running cereal-themed fests like Crunch Fest, and eventually managing bands full time.

Scott and Sophia dig into what artist management really looks like on the ground: building trust with bands, navigating different personalities and group dynamics, handling tour logistics, coordinating studio time, merch, press, and vinyl releases, and figuring out when to say yes—or no—to new projects. They get into the realities of Savannah’s scene, from sludge and metal roots to all-ages struggles, the economics of bar venues, and the importance of building relationships with bookers, festivals, and other managers across the region.

Along the way, Sophia talks about pushing for more femme-forward and inclusive lineups, challenging lazy assumptions about women in heavy music, and normalizing representation without making it a gimmick. She also shares how “Fail Con” in college reshaped her relationship with mistakes, why learning to live with rejection is crucial, and how the most rewarding moments are often the ones where no one even notices the invisible labor behind a seamless show.

If you care about the people who keep underground music alive—from the first cold email to the last load-out—this episode is for you.

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Intro Song & Outro Song By Joshua "Danger" Dobbs

Executive Producer: Trev Allen ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/struggling_artist_record_club/⁠⁠⁠