Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music artwork

Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music

513 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 43 ratings

Kevin 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!

If you want to:

- Connect with your favorite bands

- Become part of a wider rock and metal community

- Discover the creative workflow of how the best rock & metal music are
created

- And understand the key indicator of pitfalls and success of bands

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Episode 113: Ego Kill Talent: No Ego Needed

October 15, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 250 MB

Theo of Ego Kill Talent joins Kevin for a Chord Progression podcast for the ages. A conversation that includes the band's connection to working and performing with bands like System of a Down and the Foo Fighters, to an insane 2020 that never materialized, turns into something incredible. This happens as the guys talk about the psychology behind music and how it impacts mood and our overall emotional well being. If you ever have had a song or band that you no longer listen to due to bad memo...

Episode 112: Simon McBride: The Conversation

October 13, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 170 MB

Kevin sits down with rock music guitarist, singer/songwriter, and guy who does everything Simon McBride for an incredible Chord Progression podcast episode. If you are a growing band, this episode is for you. Not only do the guys talk about Simon's latest EP and the art of creating proper cover songs, but they go into detail about the mindset and psychology behind releasing new music in today's day and age. An incredible and enlightening conversation you will not want to miss. Find Simon Mc...

Episode 111: SAUL and the Best Debut of 2020

October 08, 2020 10:30 - 30 minutes - 70.2 MB

Blake Bedsaul of SAUL joins the Chord Progression podcast for a half hour of greatness. Kevin and Blake dive deep into SAUL's debut album, Rise As Equals, coming out on October 23rd. The guys also discuss what it was like for the band to work with David Draiman of Disturbed on a song during quarantine, how personal this album is, and what it was like to play some live shows in 2020. One of the best new bands out there, so listen, get ready for that album, and start following them now. Find ...

Episode 110: Chillin with Crobot: Part 1

October 06, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 187 MB

Chris from Crobot joins the Chord Progression podcast for an episode that his phone battery was not ready for. Chris and Kevin talk about a lot in this episode: Chris having embarrassing moments on stage, how he has been staying creative during the pandemic, how the band has been working with their rock music friends to keep growing the genre, and theory about staying positive and happy during this time. You know we go deep into the music, but the phone battery cut us short. Hence why part t...

Episode 109: No Resolve Never Backs Down

October 01, 2020 10:30 - 36 minutes - 84 MB

No Resolves comes by to chat with Kevin all about their latest single coming out on October 2nd called Never Back Down. The guys dive deep into the song and talk about how their sound is evolving, but the base of their energetic and driving rock sound is still there. And yes, there is still a funny story of how the band ended up partying at a country club one night. Listen to Never Back Down on October 2nd. Find No Resolve Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noresolve Twitter: htt...

Episode 108: Happy Times with Joyous Wolf

September 29, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 147 MB

Greg of Joyous Wolf joins the Chord Progression podcast for an hour of pure music joy. The guys sit down and talk about the humble beginnings of the band, dive deep into Odyssey (one of their latest singles), and how the band has been staying on top of things during the coronavirus pandemic. They had big plans for 2020, but now those big plans are moving to 2021.   Find Joyous Wolf online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyouswolf Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoyousWolfMusic Insta...

Episode 107: James Clark of Kill The Lights

September 24, 2020 10:30 - 48 minutes - 112 MB

James Clark of Kill the Lights joins Kevin for one hell of a good podcast episode. The two discuss the formation of Kill The Lights, what it was like making their debut album The Sinner, and James talks about how he wrote the album about mental health. He also tells us the story of doing a video where he explained each song in detail to his wife, and how that was one of the most emotional things ever done. But of course, no Chord Progression podcast episode would be complete without some goo...

Episode 106: Looking Into A Mirror Hollow

September 22, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 271 MB

Chris and Ron of A Mirror Hollow jump on the Chord Progression podcast for one hell of an episode. They get into a discussion about what the band is currently doing during the coronavirus pandemic to become more than a regional band, and they go deep into a brand new song the band is currently working on. However, in the middle, the band's producer Gus jumps on for 25 minutes and all hell breaks loose. This is one not to miss.   Find A Mirror Hollow Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook....

Episode 105: ThunderMother, Rocking In Style

September 17, 2020 10:30 - 37 minutes - 85.8 MB

Guernica and Emlee of the Swedish rock powerhouse, ThunderMother, join the Chord Progression Podcast for a full on barnburner of an episode. The duo talks with Kevin about their latest album called Heat Wave, playing live shows safely and from on top of a fire truck, and coming to America once again in 2021. What can you expect from them when they make it back over here? Well let's get them to play at the Sturgis rally, open for a major rock band act, and close Wolski's in Milwaukee with Kev...

Episode 104: To Begin Anew Listening Experience

September 15, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 265 MB

The guys from To Begin Anew stop by the podcast for a deep dive into what it is like for a band to begin their journey together at the start of a global pandemic, how their first single Arise began to gain some traction upon the video release, and how they built their hard rock sound with a little bit of southern flare. If you are a part of a band that is struggling during this time with growth, check this one out. You will get some ideas here.   Follow To Begin Anew Online: Facebook: htt...

Episode 103: Generation Underground, Rise Like A Phoenix

September 10, 2020 10:30 - 2 hours - 214 MB

The guys from Generation Underground are back on the Chord Progression podcast for an intense look at everything that has happened to the band since their last appearance in early March of 2020. They discuss how the band split up and almost lost their passion to create music, only to come back with a ferocity that they are ready to bring to the masses. Going from a label that wanted them to become emo rappers, to a label that is 100% behind the music they want to create, Generation Undergrou...

Episode 102: Kevin and Kade Throw Down on Throw The Fight

September 08, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 227 MB

Kade Katz of Throw the Fight joins Kevin as they throw down on what it was like for Kade to take over as lead vocals on songs that were written for former vocalist James Clark (now Kill The Lights), reignite the vocal patterns, and use that to become one of the standout parts of their latest album Settle Your Sins. This is an interview into the making of this album that is incredibly in depth and you won't find anywhere else.   Find Throw The Fight online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...

Episode 101: Awake At Last Has a Surprise

September 03, 2020 10:30 - 51 minutes - 119 MB

A unique Chord Progression podcast where Vince from Awake At Last stops by to drop the surprise news that Awake At Last is dropping their newest single, Unfinished Business, on September 4th. It is an anthemic, melodic, and theatrical hard rock song that both Kevin and Vince dive so deep into, you will feel the power of this song just off of their take on the whole thing. And they also dive deep into Awake At Last being on the Octane Accelerator tour with Ice Nine Kills, Fit for a King, and ...

Episode 100: Let Us Fight Like Sin

September 01, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 152 MB

We celebrate our 100th episode with the guys from Fight Like Sin for an episode unlike any other (just like the masters). Enjoy as the guys roast one another, specifically Kale, for their musical influences growing up. And then a super deep dive into their songs Nightmare and Never Surrender, that includes the guys being incredibly open and candid about what they love about their music and what songs they connect with compared to the ones the fans love. They also discuss how their Cicada rei...

Episode 99: Chillin with Blacktop Mojo

August 27, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 125 MB

Kevin and Matt from Blacktop Mojo sit down for quite the in depth conversation about the band any fan will want to listen to. The guys take a look at the formation of the band and how all the members living in the same house has helped them write their last 2 albums (they still all live together too). Then Kevin and Matt dive deep into Blacktop Mojo's 3rd album, Under The Sun, for an in depth look at the album you won't find anywhere else.   Kevin agreed to buy the guys some Spotted Cow wh...

Episode 98: The Only Ways Are Crooked Ways

August 25, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 150 MB

Kevin chats with the guys from Crooked Ways, an Eastern Pennsylvania hard rock band that you should get into if you love high energy music. The guys dive deep into their debut album Time To Panic about everything that you could imagine, what they love about their lives shows and how they bring all of the energy possible, and how they are expanding as much as they can online during this incredibly whacky time in life. It is an enjoyable one so listen up and have some fun with us.   Find Cro...

Episode 97: Rocking With The Protest

August 20, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 142 MB

Kevin and the guys from the hard rock band The Protest have a blast and dive deep into their world of music. The guys talk about how Jarob got to play 5 shows in place of Jen Ledger for Skillet in 2019, and Kevin gets to tell one of the performers at that show his famous shoe story. You also get a deep dive into the band's dynamic as a team in regards to how they all coexist on the road together, and who is the brains, the looks, the muscle, and the wild card. Best part is you also get a de...

Episode 96: The Band That Will Never Relent

August 18, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 138 MB

Kevin sits down with Miggy and Gaston from Relent, a nu metal band with Christian influences out of Texas. When it comes to a band that has a precision like ability to construct songs with incredible transitions and understanding of how a song flows, these guys have that and then some. Join in as Kevin and the guys discuss Relent's origins, do a deep dive into their songs LOW and Rise, and predict how their writing technique will serve them well in the future.   This is a great episode for...

Episode 95: It's Only 3 Exits To Hattiesburg

August 13, 2020 10:30 - 2 hours - 176 MB

Kevin sits down the the guys from the Houston rock band, 3 Exits to Hattiesburg. This is a podcast that will for sure make you laugh with stories all about how the band basically forced the drummer Adam to get over stage fright, how they won the award for best local band at the SLM Music Award in Houston in 2018 and acted like total goofs at the show, and then Benny shocked everyone by showing up in a dress in 2019. This is an episode that got Kevin to laugh on camera more times than he ever...

Episode 94: Rejuvenation with As Strange As Angels

August 11, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 118 MB

Kevin sits down with Norman from As Strange As Angels for an inspiring and rejuvenating podcast experience. Norman details growing up in music and how moving for a woman, a divorce, and trying to be the best dad possible led him to start As Strange As Angels, all thanks to his son. They also discuss the songs Never Broken and Mirror Mirror in great detail, discussing how the meaning of each song perfectly is translated in the emotions of each song, and how Norman's vocals amplify everything ...

Episode 93: Talking with THE Victoria of Victoria K

August 06, 2020 10:30 - 2 hours - 231 MB

Kevin sits down with the Victoria of Victoria K, a symphonic metal band from Australia, for one hell of a podcast interview. In something you have seen on this podcast but also something that you have never experienced, there is an insane energy for this one. Enjoy as Kevin and Victoria both fan out about the music they love, talk about the most random things, and Kevin slamming his head on the desk which knocked out his camera for a while. However, talking about the music is not lost. Check...

Episode 92: A Fun Time With Aldrovanda

August 04, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 148 MB

Kevin sits down the the members of Aldrovanda, a Swedish metal/pop band that is much more than that. With this one, find out all about how the band got together (including Dirty Dave's YouTube fame as the biggest YouTuber in Sweden before PewDiePie), how Sanna joined the band, how their music was written, and of course, and epic mic drop moment from Rebecca that needs to be seen. This band has something for everyone so have a listen now and get in on them before they are EVERYWHERE! Find Al...

Episode 91: This One, Another Day Dawns

July 30, 2020 10:30 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MB

Kevin sits down with Pennsylvania rockers Another Day Dawns for a rapid fire session on the band's high energy style of rock music. But the fun doesn't stop there, immerse yourself in this podcast to find out about the craziness that happened at their EP release party back in January, how they are planning on heavier content in their music in the next few months, and how they are ready to take the rock scene by storm following this pandemic. Get in on them now before they take over the world...

Episode 90: Rozy Brings the Power Part 1

July 28, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 109 MB

One of the most energetic and fun episodes, Kevin sits down with sisters Molly and Zoe from the rock band Rozy out of Houston. Stories are the name of the game here as the girls share how they got into playing music (thanks to video games), competing in a battle of the bands competition at Warped Tour against Waterparks, and covering Come As You Are by Nirvana with their own spin on it. Now being signed to a label, the band is set to release their first full album in the near future with son...

Episode #89: Fear Is Dead

July 21, 2020 10:30 - 2 hours - 169 MB

On this episode, Kevin sits down with Skila and David from the band Fear Is Dead out of New York City. This may well be one of the most insightful episodes when it comes to the lives of an independent band. The guys discuss how they got into music, how Skila's influences of hip hop and poetry help create his unique vocal patterns, and the band's philosophy on music overall. However these guys shine on this episode when they talk about growing as an independent band when it comes to marketing...

Episode #88: Meet the Head Honcho of Punk Rock

July 14, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 125 MB

Kevin sits down with PJ and Ananda of Head Honcho, a hardcore punk band out of Seattle. The guys talk about growing up listening to punk rock music, including PJ growing up in the great Chicago punk scene. They also talk about their newest album, Appetite for Distraction, and Kevin gives his take on what he hears in the Head Honcho sound, including influences from older Rise Against, the Dead Kennedys, and even ska punk. They also talk about how influential touring in Europe was for the grow...

Episode #87: Tenside Stands for Metal Glory

July 09, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 163 MB

On this episode, Kevin sits down with Johannes, drummer for the metal band Tenside. Following a listen (more like 5 listens) to their latest album Glamour & Gloom, their metal sound captivated Kevin and led to one great podcast. Listen as Kevin and Johannes talk about many things regarding the album which include how it was received upon release, why Kevin liked it so much, and why their decision to release during the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic was a smart decision. They also have...

Episode #86: Creature from Rebelmatic

July 07, 2020 10:30 - 57 minutes - 79 MB

On today's episode, Kevin sits down with Creature from Rebelmatic. Rebelmatic is a band that Creature describes as "James Brown in a mosh pit" so you know Kevin wanted to listen. The guys talk about their single Insult to Injury and how the song and music video are a reflection of the current racial tensions in the USA today. They also talk about the upcoming release of their latest album Ghost In The Shadows on August 28th, 2020. And they also discuss how Rebelmatic doesn't plan out their s...

Episode #85: More Italian Metalcore with Median

June 30, 2020 10:30 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MB

On this episode, Kevin sits down with the guys from the metalcore band Median. Coming out of Italy, Kevin stumbled upon their lighter and more experimental metalcore sound that is still hard and aggressive. Listen as Kevin praises their first recorded song When Autumn Falls, talks about how Black Rainbow shows how much potential the band has creating music going forward, and how people who don't care much for the genre are able to really get into Median. They have a very welcoming sound and ...

Episode #84: Expecting Perfection

June 23, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 149 MB

Kevin sits down with Ari, Luis, and Deadboy from Expecting Perfection out of Texas. Not only did their appearance save Kevin's interview streak, but they came in with one of the most fun podcasts you will ever listen to. Listen in as they discuss the band's song Pissed at the Phobia in great detail (and how Kevin really relates to it), how a mixup caused a potential problem but ended up working out very well for them with the band Osatia, and there is a Chord Progression Podcast first. This ...

Episode #83: Jump Into the Ballpit with Pushing Veronica

June 18, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 160 MB

On today's episode, Kevin sits down with the guys from Pushing Veronica. These young rockers are definitely here to stay. Listen in as they discuss how they came up with their own style called "ballpit rock", how they toured with Like A Storm and did so on the worst RV you can imagine, and they go deep into two of their songs with Kevin. Those deep dissections prove how formidable their sound is and how you can easily get into them.   Find Pushing Veronica Online: Facebook: https://www.fa...

Episode #82: Atena and Creating Their Authentic Sound

June 16, 2020 10:30 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MB

Kevin sits down with Vebjorn, guitarist for the Norwegian metalcore band Atena. While many Norwegian bands are focused on black metal and death metal, these guys are going in a much different direction. Listen in as they discuss how their 3 albums are concepts all connected through a similar story, how they write their songs honestly discussing darker episodes we go through in life, and how their love for metalcore but also trap and hip-hop is creating a unique sound specific to only them. L...

Episode #81: Jump Face First Into BlackWater

June 09, 2020 11:54 - 2 hours - 166 MB

Today's episode sees Kevin sitting down with 3 members from BlackWater, a hard rock band out of Dayton, OH. The guys have a great sit down session and discuss how all current members of the band got together, really dive deep into how they write their music for the EPs that are already out and for the album they are working on, a deep dive into their latest EP called Overflow, and how the band is working to grow even larger following the coronavirus pandemic. And that all starts right after ...

Episode #80: Broken Youth Means More Great Metalcore

June 04, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 154 MB

Kevin has a sit down with the guys from Broken Youth, a metalcore outfit from St. Louis, Missouri. Following a crazy first half hour that contains a bunch of riffing back and forth, the guys get serious about the music. They get into the creation of the band's most recent single, Beneath Me, supporting local music shops, and upcoming music from the band to be released over the course of 2020.   Find Broken Youth online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrokenYouthSTL/ Twitter: https:/...

Episode #79: Enter The Cage with American Grim

June 03, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 135 MB

Kevin steps in the cage with New Jersey hardcore rockers American Grim. Take a listen and find out how these guys always knew they wanted to play together, got noticed working within the niche of creating music for cage fighters, and how these guys are planning on creating an even crazier, hardcore live show once they are able to return to the stage.   Find American Grim Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Americangrim/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmericanGrimUSA Instagram: ht...

Episode #78: Enjoy the Atwood Alternative Experience

May 26, 2020 10:30 - 2 hours - 167 MB

Kevin sits down with Alice from Atwood, an alternative rock band from Milan, Italy. After Alice reached out to Kevin to get his take on their latest single, Ghost, Kevin listened to more of their music to see what their sound was like. Listen as the pair discuss how Atwood is so much more than just an alternative rock band, how they mix so many other influences in their music, and their mindset when it comes to playing live shows right after a pandemic.   We cannot lie, the mindset behind ...

Episode #77: What You Need Is Necessary Noise

May 21, 2020 10:30 - 2 hours - 239 MB

On this episode, Kevin sits down with Jordan Pascual (and his 3 doggies) from Necessary Noise for a conversation you would swear would be between lifelong friends. Listen as Jordan talks about leaving his home in Iowa to pursue his music dreams out in California, the current state and opinions on how live shows will return once the coronavirus pandemic passes, crazy concert stories involving Billie Eilish, and how much he loves his dogs. Most importantly, Jordan talks about how the focus o...

Episode #76: Igneous Sons: Cooking With Fire

May 19, 2020 10:30 - 2 hours - 203 MB

On this episode, Kevin sits down with the members of Igneous Sons, a rock band out of Singapore. After the band contacted Kevin with their music and asked for a feature, they get plenty more than just that. Listen as the guys talk about the rock and metal scene in Singapore along with other Southeastern Asian countries like Malaysia and the Philippines, how the use of a more prominent bass line gives the band a much more unique sound, and how they plan on taking more chances with their musi...

Episode #75: Something Is Brewing with MountainEye

May 12, 2020 10:30 - 2 hours - 174 MB

This episode is something special as Kevin sits down with the guys from MountainEye, an alt metal band from Amsterdam. Well, alt metal is not fully correct because this band is so much more than that. Watch and listen to see how they were all influenced by bands like Korn and Linkin Park, how their album, Roads Uncharted, has the alt metal style but it plays around with so many more styles, and their second upcoming album which already sounds like it is going to be one that will take the wor...

Episode #74: Nowhere To Be Found, A Band You Need to Discover

May 07, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 156 MB

An interview unlike any other as Kevin sits down with Tiago, lead singer of the alternative metal band Nowhere To Be Found. Instead of the same boring questions you would get from most other interviews, these guys get into the real details. Find out how the band was able to get Matty Mullins to be featured on their lead single Traverse and how he contributed to the construction of the song, how the personal musical tastes of each member are helping create a unique debut album, and how they a...

Episode #73: Venues, A Band Coming to a Venue Near You

May 05, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 124 MB

On this episode, Kevin sits down with Lela and Robin of Venues, a rock/post-hardcore band out of southern Germany. Post-hardcore and rock are their sound bases, but their use of elements from metalcore, pop punk, and emo make them anything but a typical post-hardcore band.   Listen and watch to find out about how the band discovered Lela after she was on stage with Steel Panther, why they decided to mix clean female vocals with unclean male screams on their songs, and how they are writing ...

Episode 72: Suasion Brings You Their Cinematic Rock Experience.

April 30, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 130 MB

Today, Kevin sits down with Steven and Nicholas from Suasion, a band from Belgium with a hard rock and metal sound with cinematic influences. After finding their song Elevated on a YouTube ad and featuring it as a song of the day choice, Kevin sits down with the guys. The 3 discuss the beginning of Suasion, how they have been promoting their new album Stardust, the reception on the album, and an in depth look into 3 of the songs you will not find anywhere else. The cinematic influences in th...

Episode 71: Gray Falls Brings The Heat and So Many More Laughs

April 28, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 163 MB

This is a fun one as Kevin sits down with all the boys from Gray Falls, a rock band out of Houston, TX. After reaching out following the podcast with Planet Mercury, all four members come on for a podcast filled with incredible insight and laughs. The guys go over coming together as a band, their new single "Sirens", and how they are continuing to grow the band during this pandemic in a way we have yet to hear any other band do. And then listen for Jaylon's "Analogy of the Month", a bunch of...

Episode #70: Planet Mercury, Looking For Pop Punk Glory and a Banjo

April 21, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 151 MB

On this episode, Kevin sits down with Massachusetts pop punk band Planet Mercury. After Kevin found their music from them liking one of their Instagram post (no lie), the band sits down and goes over how they became a band through Craigslist, how they found their drummer REO Speedwagon style (heard it from a friend who heard it from a friend who...), and their crazy stories, with the best one involving a Banjo. Find Planet Mercury online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetmercuryban...

Episode 69: Bands Winning and Losing Online

April 14, 2020 22:30 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MB

With the world being in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Kevin takes a look at what most bands and artists in the rock and metal world are doing in order to stay on the minds of the fans. He takes a look at the bands that are winning right now by doing more than just live-streaming here and there, and those who are losing right now by doing the bare minimum.   Follow us on social media!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MySongoftheDayRock/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rock...

Episode #68: Waking Up in the HellgardeN

April 11, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 125 MB

This is a very special episode as Kevin sits down with Matheus Barreiros, drummer for Brazilian groove metal band HellgardeN, as they release their debut album with Brutal Records called Making Noise, Living Fast. Kevin and Matheus talk about the creation of the album, growing as a metal band in Brazil, and how the band plans to grow both during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. If you're a fan of thrash or groove metal, then you will want to listen to their debut album.   Find HellgardeN o...

Episode #67: Reviewing Declaration by Red with our good friend James

April 09, 2020 10:30 - 2 hours - 175 MB

On this episode, Kevin sits down the My Song of the Day (Rock 2000-Today) fan James and they go through the new Red album, Declaration. They talk about the album with its consistent hard rock sound with what they like about it, dislike about, and how they think the album is an overall good listen. They also dive into the new August Burns Red album, share stories from their lives, and James asks Kevin about why he picked Popular Monster by Falling In Reverse as the best song of 2019.   Foll...

Episode #66: Feel the Waves In Autumn

April 07, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 116 MB

On this episode, Kevin has a chance to sit down with Lorenzo and Davide of Waves In Autumn, an Italian metalcore band. Find out all about their new single Yellowstone, and how they were inspired to write it because of a documentary about bison, opening for Miss May I, and their plan to grow their band in the midst of the coronavirus.   Find Waves In Autumn online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WavesInAutumnOfficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wavesinautumn/ YouTube: https...

Episode #65: Elyne and the Art Of Being Human

March 31, 2020 10:30 - 2 hours - 178 MB

On this episode, Kevin sits down with guitarist Bruno Stella, lead guitarist for Elyne. Elyne is an alternative metal band out of Italy and when we say their sound is absolutely fantastic, that is no understatement. Kevin and Bruno talk about the formation of Elyne, the connection the guys have to music, and the great sound the band was able to create on their new album Art of Being Human. With the band increasing their influence in Europe, you will want to know their sound before they inevi...

Episode #64: Fight With Sad Kwon Do

March 27, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 145 MB

Kevin sits down with two of the members of Sad Kwon Do, and emo/pop punk band based in the heart of California. After featuring this band as a Small Band Saturday feature, the 3 sit down for an hour and a half discussion about becoming musicians, recording an EP in a home studio, beginning growth of the band, and of course how they are dealing with the coronavirus. Kevin also speaks with them about some ideas to grow the band during a time of shelter in-place.   It is another great episode...

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