Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
513 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsKevin AKA the moshing mad man who isn’t tame or timid, derives his non-stop energy from rock & metal music.
But that wasn’t the case in 2017, when he was depressed and almost ended his life, with music being one of his only sources of happiness and individuality.
The Chord Progression Podcast, releases 2 episodes every week on Tuesdays and Thursdays, inspiring young rock and metal fans to discover new music, connect with their favorite brand and fuel their desire to connect and feel accepted.
This podcast reinvigorated his life, allowing him to connect with rock & metal fans.
Speaking with new rock & metal artists each week, becoming part and also building one of the best music communities there is with this Podcast!
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- Connect with your favorite bands
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created
- And understand the key indicator of pitfalls and success of bands
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How to Find The Power of Positivity In Rock Music. Insights from Throw The Fight's Newest Album
May 16, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 158 MBWhy are we drawn to music that has so much positive energy behind it? It is likely because it causes happiness to increase inside of us and we want to continue to feel that throughout the rest of the day, week, year, and life. Kade from Throw The Fight returns to the Chord Progression Podcast for the 3rd time! In this hour long episode, you will discover: The deeper and heavier topics uncovered on the new album "Strangeworld" and how it leads to heavier songs from the band, with a lot of ...
Will The Single-Based Record Deal Change The Music Industry? Ultra-Violent Puts It To The Test
May 11, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 165 MBIn rock & metal today, most artists either want long-term record deals with a record label, or go the fully independent route. But in today's world where the single is key, what if there is a way to have create something new... the single song record deal? That's where Ultra-Violence, a metal band out of Italy, could very well be leading the charge for massive change. We sit down with frontman Loris to discuss: Why the band is trying out single song record contrast after being both signed...
A Little Known Band Bring a Fun, Sexy and Emtional Side To Rock Music: Talking with The DEV
May 09, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 163 MBWhat is the outcome from an artist that feels free and confident to express themselves fully without constraint? We get to experience who they are fully, whether it is a fun side, a sexy side, or an emotionally vulnerable side that we can all connect with. No band is embodying that better right now than The DEV, who are back on the Chord Progression Podcast for the 3rd time. This is an episode that will show you: How going fully independent as a band can be an adjustment, but might be the...
How Joey Sturgis Made Music Production Accessible for Everyone with NAIL THE MIX!
May 04, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 146 MBRick Rubin is the most important music producer of the 20th Century, and someone has already taken the title of greatest music producer of the 21st Century. But it's not just about his ability to produce great music, but create the tools and the education to allow anyone to produce high quality music. That man is Joey Sturgis, and he is on the Chord Progression Podcast today for a top 10 episode of all time. On this episode, you will learn. Why Joey created Nail the Mix and how it solved ...
From Fall To Spring Exposing Added Pressure on Bands and Artists in a World of Singles and Streaming (A Rock & Metal Podcast)
May 02, 2023 10:30 - 57 minutes - 130 MBAs fans, we all want new music from our favorite artists all the time, and they want to deliver. But one thing that always goes unnoticed is how difficult it is for artists to constantly deliver high quality music at a consistent rate in the world of streaming services. German nu-metal inspired band From Fall To Spring joins us on the podcast today for you to discover: Why their new album "Rise" was released single by single, and why a consistent release schedule strained the band's energ...
Exposing Current Issues Bands and Artists Are Facing in the Music Industry Today with Silent Theory (A Rock & Metal Podcast)
April 27, 2023 10:30 - 46 minutes - 106 MBSince the end of the pandemic, it is getting tougher and tougher for bands to get out on the road and tour. For those emerging bands in the music scene today, it is making the ability to go out and tour close to impossible, and everyone from the artists to the fans suffer. Today, we have Mitch from the band Silent Theory on the podcast. In this episode, you will discover, Why the love of music can only push artists and creatives so far before the weight of personal responsibilities and fi...
How To Write Songs Free of Genre Labels: How Senna Stays Open To Experiences in Life & Music (A Rock & Metal Podcast)
April 25, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 180 MBHow do you start a band when you're not sure what kind of music to make? You just do it, and make something that is uniquely your own. Senna, the German band that cannot be constricted by genre, is our guest today on the Chord Progression Podcast. In this episode, the band will help you discover. How much more fulfilling it is to write music free of genre constriction. How Senna manages crowd reactions based on the experience members of the band have had playing in front of stadiums, and...
Art = 80% Business + 20% Creativity: How Earth Groans Stays Ahead of the Curve with Tongue Tied EP
April 20, 2023 10:30 - 58 minutes - 133 MBWhen it comes to music, why does it seem like so many younger artists are playing catch up instead of staying ahead of the curve? Could be luck, could be skill, or could it be not having the right mindset or having your priorities straight. Thankfully, we have Jeremy from the band Earth Groans on the podcast to dive deep into all of this. In this podcast, you will easily discover: How Jeremy realized that art is 80% business and 20% creative, and why that mindset has allowed the band to a...
Maintaining Cinematic Adaptability: Discovering Suasion's Infusion with Metalcore and Rock Music
April 18, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 142 MBDoes a band with a sound compared to Starset and a more serious Electric Callboy get you intrigued? It would either have to be a cinematic style of music, an infusion of fun, or some heavy breakdowns that make you think, "Is there a band out there like this?" We have Steven from the Belgian cinematic metalcore band Suasion back on the Chord Progression Podcast after 3 years! This is an episode for you to discover Suasion by: Learning about the making of their 2023 album The Infinite, and ...
The Podcast That Flies Off The Rails! Dead Bundy Brings Their Unapologetic Pop Punk Sound to You (A Rock & Metal Podcast)
April 13, 2023 10:30 - 35 minutes - 80.8 MBWhat happens when a podcast interview goes completely off the rails? 35 minutes of greatness ensues, and makes you want to learn more about the band that caused it. Dead Bundy, the Cleveland pop punk band, comes to this podcast for a wild time. In this podcast you will be educated on How the band's unapologetically fun style not only fits into their style of music, but also their personality as well. An interview full of random jokes that makes you want to know more about Dead Bundy. Ho...
Never Give Up: How Saving Vice Worked Through Adversity Following 3 Tour Cancellations in One Year (A Rock & Metal Podcast)
April 12, 2023 10:30 - 57 minutes - 131 MBIf a band were to have headliners cancel their tours 3 times in a year, most would give up and call it quits, citing bad luck. When this band experienced this, they came back with a NEVER SAY DIE attitude. This is why Kenjamin from Saving Vice brings the band to the podcast for the third time, to give us a look into: What happened this time when the band had their tour with Vampire Weekend cancelled, and how they responded with their own headlining run. Seeing the connection to the best ...
Exploring the Dystopian Future; Project 86 Seeks to Warn on their New Sci Fi Concept Album (A Rock & Metal Podcast)
April 11, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 151 MBWhat is it about a dystopian futuristic society that ultimately falls under its own creation that peaks our interests? Is it the prediction of the future? Is it our connection to an ever expanding realization of the world? Is it because we see parallels in what is happening today? Andrew from the band Project 86 is here with us today bringing and in depth look to their new concept album OMNI Part One. In this episode, you will discover: The inspiration behind OMNI Part 1, and its look at ...
Confronting My Own Worst Enemy: Dusty Grant Talks Self Reflection to Discover Happiness = Success (A Rock & Metal Podcast)
April 06, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 151 MBHave you ever been bullied by others for going after your passion and wanting to make your own way? Probably, but have you ever reflected inward to see that, maybe, you were the greatest obstacle preventing you from succeeding and being happy? That's what we dive into with Kansas rocker Dusty Grant. With over 20 years as in independent artist, Dusty will enlighten you by: Talking about Dusty's latest single Sinking Further and how it has a self reflective nature towards happiness and pers...
Has Pop Punk Lost It's Edge? Breaking From the Transactional Style in Brandon Richie's New Album (A Rock & Metal Podcast)
April 04, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 186 MBWe remember when pop punk was at the top of the music charts and had its own edge. What happened to it? Did it become bland? Or watered down? Or did the music become too transactional? This is when Brandon Richie makes his return to the Chord Progression Podcast for us to analyze: If pop punk (and rock music) has lost its edge, causing its loss in prominence and popularity in pop culture. If current pop punk is too "transactional" and recycles the same sounds and themes over and over aga...
The Power of The Mini Gimmick; Uncured Creates Memorable Concert Moments To Take With You (A Rock & Metal Podcast)
March 30, 2023 10:30 - 46 minutes - 105 MBHow many concerts have you been to that you remember forever based off of one moment? Not that many right? For us, this band still stands out to us for that exact same reason over a year later. That is why we have Rex and Zak from the rock band Uncured on the podcast today. With this episode, you will discover: How the band uses multiple, rotating "mini-gimmicks" during their live set to create memorable moments for every fan in the crowd. The amount of time and preparation the band puts...
How Archetypes Collide Expanded Their Sound on New Music that Might Be the Album Of The Year in 2023 (A Rock & Metal Podcast)
March 28, 2023 10:30 - 49 minutes - 113 MBWhen a band has had success releasing singles and EP's, you think they will stay in that lane and focus on the same sound? What if I told you there is a band that created a full length album that takes their core sound, expands on it, and has created one of the best records of 2023? There is one, and it comes from Archetypes Collide. Kyle joins us today and together, we show you: How the band was able to expand on their sound with their anthemic formula to create something that is truly t...
Recreate Good Vibes from Discovering New Music in Your Teens; How Pop Punk Brings Positive Nostalgia
March 23, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 206 MBWhy does pop punk create a positive nostalgia for so many of us? Do you remember what it was like to discover your favorite band of all time around the age of 14? Luke from the Scottish pop punk band happydaze joins the Chord Progression podcast for an episode to enlighten you about: Why the pop punk sound has such a positive nostalgic emotion to so many of us. How not rushing the growth of the band (thanks to the pandemic) allowed the band to solidify their self-produced sound. The fac...
Angry Music for Happy People! August Burns Red Talks New Album Death Below (A Rock & Metal Podcast)
March 21, 2023 10:30 - 48 minutes - 110 MBWhen you think of the most consistent bands in all of rock and metal, who comes to mind? You know that August Burns Red is on that list, from releasing Thrill Seeker in 2005 to their new album Death Below coming out on March 24th, 2023. We got to hang out with Dustin from August Burns Red to dive deep into the most consistent metalcore band ever, revealing: How August Burns Red wrote Death Below, creating it to be one cohesive run-through from song to song, and why it has a darker tone to...
Friday Update: Why Irish Music & Punk Rock Is Awesome, & August Burns Red Next Week!
March 17, 2023 17:00 - 9 minutes - 22.2 MBOn this weekly update, we preview an incredible episode next Tuesday with August Burns Red, and Kevin shoots on why bands that mix irish music with punk rock (Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly) are awesome! Watch our episode with Lucrecia: https://youtu.be/ssO_u-ufE18 Watch our episode with rosecoloredworld: https://youtu.be/nweXMUCj0Nk Our episode with August Burns Red (March 21st, 2023) https://youtu.be/C8XZAZ64-z0 Our episode with happydaze (March 23rd, 2023) https://youtu.be/wL8IA...
How to Steal Like an Artist: Finding Music Inspiration The Right Way (A Rock & Metal Podcast)
March 16, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 146 MBWhat does it mean to steal like an artist? Have you ever wondered how a band creates their own unique sound from their many inspirations? Addison & Rae from the pop punk outfit rosecoloredworld are guests on the Chord Progression Podcast today to bring you a great episode around: How being open to many other influences around your musical journey will lead to the creation of your own unique sound. How Serendipity relates to a lot of the music of rosecoloredworld, including SPIT ME OUT. ...
Anime Music + Metalcore + Super Smash Bros: How One Band Created Their Welcoming Nerd Community
March 14, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 220 MBLucrecia, a kawaii, ota, anime inspired metalcore band from the Bay Area, is with us on the podcast today. Suki and Frankie join us for you to see: - How their love for anime and Japanese culture has led them to to create heavier music relating to many themes around anime and life. - How their focus on anime and video games in music allows fellow fans begin their journey into heavier music, and vice versa. - Why the band brings Super Smash Bros to every show and why it has helped create c...
Week In Review: Great Episodes and Kevin Doesn't Like Sleep Token?
March 10, 2023 17:00 - 8 minutes - 20 MBWe review the week that was with Casey Cavaliere from The Wonder Years and Chad from For The Fallen Dreams on the podcast. And Kevin doesn't like Sleep Token? Not really, he just can't get into them. Comment below why you like Sleep Token and why Kevin should change his mind. Our Episode with Casey Cavaliere: https://youtu.be/Ko9GQscwbTU Our Episode with For The Fallen Dreams: https://youtu.be/DdBztXb6now Check out Lucrecia before next week: https://open.spotify.com/artist/63MmxZVbkrXR...
Find the Inspiration Point; For The Fallen Dreams Staying Inspired For 15 Years on New Album (A Rock & Metal Podcast)
March 09, 2023 10:30 - 58 minutes - 134 MBHave you ever met someone you admired and their positive interaction with you impacted your life? We all have those people we admire, but can connecting with them change our lives for the better? Chad from For the Fallen Dreams joins the Chord Progression Podcast today, bringing metalcore energy where you will discover: How a positive interaction with Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach and Poison the Well changed Chad's life, inspiring him to fully pursue music. How for the Fallen Dreams is ma...
How Young Artists Can Succeed In Music, Inspiring Advice from Casey Cavaliere (The Wonder Years)
March 07, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 145 MBCasey Cavaliere, lead guitarist for The Wonder Years, artist coach, and music consultant joins the podcast today dropping advice for all of the young musicians out there. In this episode we talk with Casey about: - How Casey is breaking the negative stigma around artist coaching and music consulting through his experience and honesty. - Younger bands and artists needing to be a "swiss army knife" of skills to have a chance at success. - No longer demonizing content creation by seeing it a...
Week In Review: Did We Just Give A Date For Our First T Shirts?
March 03, 2023 17:00 - 6 minutes - 15.5 MBThis week in review, Kevin talks might just give a date for the podcast's first t-shirts because well, we got ideas we won't pass up We also look back at the episode we did with Empyre, and review how the topic of suicide can be brought up in discussion thanks to music opening that debate. We also preview a crazy week next week with episodes featuring The Wonder Years and For The Fallen Dreams. Check out our episode with Preacher NV https://youtu.be/t5PKaw-cluI Do not miss out our Empyre...
Viewing Suicide & Mental Health from a Different Perspective; A UK Rock Band's Exploration in Music (A Rock & Metal Podcast)
March 02, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 171 MBHenrik from the English hard rock band Empyre joins the podcast today where you will discover: - How "Forget Me" takes a new perspective look on a heavy topic like suicide, and allows us to be open to new ideas and perspectives on heavily emotional topics. - Why they write their music with the idea to make you feel chills in your emotions. - How their songs have deep meanings but can be open to individual interpretation based on their emotion. If you are having suicidal thoughts, please ...
Bet On Yourself: How A Metalcore Band Learned To Record Music and Create the Best Live Music Setting
February 28, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 163 MBNevada metalcore band Preacher NV is on the podcast today where you will see: - Why the band mixing and curating their sound in a live setting from what is recorded neither alienates fans or compromises on artistic integrity. - How the band's "DIY" style has led them to fully bet on themselves for everything, just the way they want it. - That their Blue Ridge Rock Fest story comes from the integrity of the music they have created. Find Preacher NV Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook....
Week In Review: Reacting to "I'm Struggling" Response, Steel Panther, and Controversy Next Week?
February 24, 2023 17:00 - 9 minutes - 22.4 MBIn our first week in review episode, Kevin takes a look back at his "I'm Struggling" video and reacts to all the responses from it. We also look back at the insane episode from Steel Panther, and then preview an episode next week where a controversial take on a personal topic arises. Watch "I'm Struggling" video: https://youtu.be/WAZNLzJ3-4c Check out our episode with Local Band Smokeout: https://youtu.be/pf4ow7ocVHg Do not miss out our Steel Panther Interview: https://youtu.be/ug3mQn...
Steel Panther: Opening for Guns N' Roses, Judas Priest, & Wild Las Vegas Stories (A Rock & Metal Podcast)
February 23, 2023 10:30 - 30 minutes - 70.4 MBThe charismatic Michael Starr of Steel Panther comes to the Chord Progression Podcast today to talk with us all about: - The wild party that happens at every Steel Panther show, and how it allows us fans to escape the reality of life one live show at a time. - The band's insane tour stories from Vegas, and touring with Guns n Roses & Judas Priest. - The band's new album "On The Prowl" and how it is nothing short of a good time. Find Steel Panther Online Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...
The Premier Place to Discover New Music on Twitch: How Local Band Smokeout Highlights New Artists
February 21, 2023 10:30 - 53 minutes - 122 MBBG from Local Band Smokeout joins the podcast today. In today's episode, you will discover: - How BG adapted Local Band Smokeout on YouTube to gain a large audience while keeping his goal of bringing more attention to local and emerging artists. - How BG created the Local Band Smokeout Twitch channel and adapted it to continue to showcase emerging bands and make it as entertaining as possible. - The qualities BG sees in emerging bands that allows him to predict if they will be a success o...
I'm Struggling
February 20, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes - 52 MBThe Chord Progression Podcast is struggling, I am struggling. Kevin shows no frills on this episode as he opens up about the current failures in the marketing and financials of the podcast as of February 2023, why he is still pressing forward with his love for this podcast, and what to expect going forward so that the podcast can be at its most successful by the end of 2023. It's not about the Setbacks, it's about the Comebacks. Be sure to smash that "Follow" button and support the Chord ...
Pop Goes Punk Is Back Baby! How One Band Covering Get Low by Lil Jon on Tik Tok Sparked Their Rise.
February 16, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 171 MBSeattle's metalcore genre benders Designer Disguise join the podcast today with their brand new album Elswaer. With the episode, Designer Disguise shows you: How they were able to convert Tik Tok success with their cover of Get Low by Lil Jon into new long term fans. How fans have connected emotionally with the lyrics and the hero's journey concept behind their new album Elswaer. How success in their diverse sound is being affirmed in their live shows, as well as other band's succeeding l...
Avoiding Perfectionism & Staying Hungry: Keeping the Drive & Motivation of a Small Band as You Grow
February 14, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 160 MBGerman modern metal/hardcore band Half Me comes to the podcast with their debut album Soma due out February 17th, 2023. In this episode you will discover: Why maintaining the drive and tenacity of a small band as you grow is important to keep achieving your goals in music. That avoiding perfectionism and working against that mindset will help you make necessary decisions as a band. Why placing a feature in an unconventional place on a song might be the best way to make it stand out, as lo...
Who Needs a Lead Singer? Experimenting With Your Music Because Genres Don’t Matter Anymore
February 09, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 182 MBFinnish rock & metal band Cloudsight join us for their first interview ever following the release of their debut single Pure Heaven. In this episode, you will see: Why the band has taken its time to find a vocalist that can fit their vision and ever evolving song style. How learning from history and the mistakes of bands in the past can help any band grow independently. Why features can help any band discover new and better ways to layer vocals and lyrics over their instrumental songwriti...
Winning with Gratitude & Building a Great Fan Community: How To Become The Internet’s Favorite Band
February 07, 2023 10:30 - 59 minutes - 137 MBTom Kiley from Patient Sixty Seven returns to the podcast to show all of us: The power social media has for any band when you build a community online of great, passionate fans. How social media can be leveraged into getting more opportunities like a successful debut album and a U.S. debut at Blue Ridge Rock Fest in 2023. How always showing gratitude can make you one of the internet's favorite bands of all time. Find Patient Sixty-Seven Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Patient...
Songwriting from Different Musical Influences: Why Band Chemistry is Key for Every Successful Band
February 02, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 186 MBTexas based rock and metal inspired Taken By Tides joins for an episode where you will discover: The mindset behind writing songs that feel epic and grand, inspired by Bring Me The Horizon's Sempiternal album. The importance of band chemistry when every member has different influences that contribute to the songwriting process. Why skill building and creating connections in the music industry can put any band on the path of success. Find Taken By Tides Online: Facebook: https://www.face...
The Importance of Building the Best Team & Positive Relationships for Success in the Music Industry
January 31, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 156 MBAbove Snakes returns to the podcast for the second time where you will discover: The importance of building the best team around your band for success and avoiding scams. Why building positive relationships with other artists causes touring success with examples of From Ashes to New and Fire From the Gods. How Above Snakes is looking to grow and succeed in 2023 with new music and more touring. Find Above Snakes Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abovesnakesmusic Above Snakes...
How A Passion and Love of Anime Inspired a Female Fronted Rock Band to Create A Hard Rock Anthem
January 26, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 150 MBRōZY returns to the podcast for the first time in 2 years for a great episode where you will discover: The influence of the anime My Hero Academia had on RōZY when creating the instrumental composition of their brand new song "One For All." How Zoe evolved her vocal range to fit the song's anthemic drive, taking inspirit from great female leads like Lzzy Hale and Ash Costello. The different ideas we come up with to help any emerging band promote their new music on multiple online platform...
How Catch Your Breath is Poised to Follow Spiritbox & Bad Omens as Rock & Metal’s 2023 Breakout Band
January 24, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 179 MBPoised to be the rock and metal breakout band of 2023, Catch Your Breath is our guest where you will discover: How Catch Your Breath evolved their sound, leading to the success of their hit song "Dial Tone." How internal band chemistry and collaboration will help any band expand their sound beyond what they think is capable. The mindset Catch Your Breath has around creating music that sets them up to be the breakout band in rock and metal for 2023. Find Catch Your Breath Online: Face...
Keep The Human Element, Find the Right Producer and Keep It Simple. How To Create a Unique Sound
January 19, 2023 10:30 - 52 minutes - 119 MBWith a new album due out January 20th 2023, Fastest Land Animal is our guest to help you understand: The importance of keeping the human element in your music to create your own, unique sound. How using classic recording technology to achieve certain sounds helps to create authenticity in your music. How finding and working with the right producer for your band will maximize the potential for success. Find Fastest Land Animal Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flabandofficial...
Episode 372: Kingdom Collapse
January 17, 2023 10:30 - 45 minutes - 104 MBJonathan Norris from Kingdom Collapse is back for his 5th time on the Chord Progression Podcast. Kingdom Collapse played 162 shows in 2022 including tours with From Ashes to New, Attack Attack, and their own headlining run. We talk about all the crazy show stories they have from 2022, why they are in the best position to grow even larger in 2023, and prep you (finally) for the DEBUT ALBUM! Get ready for the continued uprise of Kingdom Collapse in 2023. Find Kingdom Collapse Online: Face...
Episode 371: Dead Lakes
January 12, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 181 MBSumy from Dead Lakes stops by and it is all positive all the way through. We speak about life through music on this one, talking about stepping out of your comfort zone to experience life, and the magic that can bring. We also talk about connecting those emotions and experience to music, how we can understand all kinds of music through the emotional tells of our experiences, and how Stamina is a perfectly constructed song to show all of this. Dead Lakes is poised for a huge 2023, join them f...
Episode 370: Zahna
January 10, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 177 MBZahna is our guest on the podcast today. Her new album, Stronger Than Death, is out February 10th, and do we dive deep into the personal stories and themes Zahna wrote this about. From struggles as a woman in the music industry, disease and a kidney transplant, fighting for her marriage, and so much more, you see how Stronger Than Death shows us how powerful human will, mental strength, and love can take us past so many obstacles life throws our way. Find Zahna Online: Facebook: https:/...
Episode 369: Lexy Messina
January 05, 2023 10:30 - 58 minutes - 133 MBLexy Messina is Back on the podcast once again. Her influence in the music industry and on Tik Tok behind her music and fashion personal brand has really grown in 2022, and we dive into all of it. We talk about Lexy working with UNFD Records in 2022, connecting with We Came As Romans, shooting content for Breaking Benjamin, and partnering with Blue Ridge Rock Fest in 2022. Plus we also talk about how Lexy values all of the relationships in music she has created, her predictions and plans for...
Episode 368: In Fear
January 03, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour - 207 MBThe gents from In Fear join us today. The band is releasing new music starting with the single "Abyss," and its story leads this podcast. We talk about the song's 4 year long process, how every other song the band has already released is leading to this sound, how the song was written around sleep paralysis, and how the fans promoting the song is helping the band get even more press. We also talk about how Ryan and Ben met their lead singer Hayden, supporting younger acts, and a copyright sc...
Episode 367: Nonpoint
December 29, 2022 10:30 - 1 hour - 163 MBElias from Nonpoint returns to close out the Chord Progression Podcast for 2022. Nonpoint is going out on the road with Sevendust to close out 2022, and we talk about that run and Nonpoint's spooky encounter at The Rave in Milwaukee. We also talk about the other shows Nonpoint played in 2022, including how much the look forward to playing Taste of Madison every year. But Elias also talks about the importance he places on caring for his vocals, the band's plan for 2023 with 361 Records, and d...
Episode 366: Polar
December 27, 2022 10:30 - 1 hour - 211 MBWoody and Fabian from Polar come in for an information filled podcast today. We start talking about the impact that the past few years have had on the band and other bands in the scene, including how Brexit has made it harder for British bands to tour, and how the pandemic and greed have made touring and live music much less of a fruitful venture. We also discuss the band's new album, Everywhere Everything, and its themes around the pandemic surrounding both mental health and the importance ...
Episode 365: Knelt Before
December 22, 2022 10:30 - 1 hour - 154 MBMark from the positive hardcore band Knelt Before is with us today. This episode dives deep into why we love the hardcore style, how people ease into the genre over time, and Mark's inspiration for writing the band's debut album, Be Nice, as a conversation between him and his son. The positivity radiates as we talk about change and more acceptance across genres in the music scene from the early 2000's, but also how we still have a ways to go. Stay positive with us on this one. Find Knelt...
Episode 364: Erica LeAnn
December 20, 2022 10:30 - 1 hour - 152 MBErica LeAnn returns to the podcast in 2022. Recently surpassing 500K followers on Tik Tok, we review the insane year Erica has had. We talk about Erica seeing Megadeth side stage, her collarboration with Ivan Moody, appearing in a Smashing Pumpkins music video, doing a DJ set in Vegas, and the time we both went to Welcome to Rockville. We also go into Erica's favorite moments and musical releases in 2022. But the final 15 minutes are where this episode shines, as Erica talks about the advice...
Episode 363: Dark Divine
December 15, 2022 10:30 - 1 hour - 162 MBThe guys in Dark Divine come to the Chord Progression Podcast today! Fresh off of the release of their debut EP "Halloweentown," we talk about the band still being fresh in the scene and their goals for 2023, which include a large tour and a new album. We also talk about how Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando influenced the bands sound, and make a pitch to Universal Studios to let the band perform at the 2023 edition. We talk about which songs off the EP each member feels strongly towards, w...