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One major goal of any musician is to make sure their live show is engaging, captivating, and a memorable experience for anyone in the audience. There are many tools and tricks that artists use in order to ensure this is achieved. But of those tools out there, is ther one that could be better.
Prompters have been used in the music industry for quite a while now. But most prompters limit what you can use them for. We found someone who tried to better the prompter for live musicians. And we work to see if using a prompter limits what the artist can do on stage. The debate rages on.
Tory Smith of Black Box Prompter comes to the Chord Progression Podcast for a different episode, trying to help out musicians with their live show. On this episode, we dive deep into:
Why Tory created Black Box Prompter and what it needed to include to stand out from other prompters being used in the music industry.The debate on if a prompter will help an artist create a better live show, or if it will become a crutch that young artists rely on to remember lyrics and chords to their music in a live setting.What is coming to the prompter in the future, including new ideas on what can be added to really create a better live experience for any artist.Yes this is a different one for us, but we are always doing what we can to bring you the best bands and artists in rock and metal. Susbcribe to not miss out on another artist again. Just this time, we wanted to do an episode FOR those artists.
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Welcome: (0:00)
Ok, What is Black Box Prompter?: (1:08)
So, What Is So Special About This Thing?: (10:10)
Will Prompters Become a Crutch for Younger Artists?: (18:58)
How Tory Would Use the Prompter as a Young Artist: (26:13)
Trying to Make It More Professional: (36:16)
Ideas of How a Prompter Can Enhance a Live Show: (38:50)
Kevin's Live Show Voting Idea: (47:25)
The Pitch: (51:09)
Kevin's Final Thought; Enjoyed Stepping Out of the Box: (54:22)
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When we all discover a younger artist, we get the privilege of watching them grow and watching the sound they create evolve as time passes. Typlically, we see a change for artists as they go from what they feel they should create, to artists that create the music they want to.
Then, we as fans get to go on that journey of life with the artist, and fully appreciate the music they create, and the overall sounds that amplify our emotions and our lives going forward.
Sorry X (a.k.a. Alexa) joins the Chord Progression Podcast to show you who she is, and show you the musical journey her young career has gone on, and will take you on in the future. On this episode, we discuss:
Alexa's backstory getting into music and creating art from a young age, and why not following imposed and set limits allowed her to create a more free-flowing, hard rock sound.The mindset any musician, artist, creative, or person needs to have when dealing with hate and negativity online.Working on her debut album and the type of creative sound that is currently being cultivated on it.Aiming to bring you as many new artists as possible, and this is one to get in on early. Tap the subscribe button because we have plenty more coming, just like this.
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Welcome: (0:00)
Time to Meet Sorry X: (1:10)
No Limits on Rock Music Creates Authentic Greatness: (6:45)
Sorry X's Draw to the Rock Music World: (12:37)
How lex Lerned to Deal with Negative Comments Online: (21:20)
What is Sorry X Working On in 2025?: (27:47)
The Music Being Created for Sorry X Debut Album: (30:34)
Dream Artists to Have Featured on a Song: (32:33)
The Touring Future of Sorry X: (35:10)
3 New Artists to Check Out & Be Yourself: (39:59)
Kevin's Final Thought; Why We Will Always Interview Young Artists: (45:32)
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20 years into being a band is quite the accomplishment. Being the stallworts of deathcore for that entire time is another accomplishment in itself. And after coming off of 2 well recieved records in "The Valley" and "Kin," what do they do to make sure they hit on 3 albums in a row.
The answer is use their competitive nature and challenge themselves to write the heaviest record they could reminiscent of their 2nd album "This Is Exile," while keeping the evolved song structure found on "The Valley" and "Kin." So what is the result? And album that boasts those objectives incredibly well, and easily stands out as an "album of the year."
Ben from the legendary deathcore band Whitechapel joins the Chord Progression Podcast. Their 9th album, Hymns of Dissonance" releases on March 7th and it is nothing short of heavy, enthraling, and increible. On this episode, we dive deep into:
Why Whitechapel wanted to write their heaviest record to date for their 9th album, and how they absolutley succeeded in that endeavor.How Whitechapel is the only band that could write a record this heavy and sophisticated in the heavy music scene in 2025.The reasons why fans and music publications in the heavy music scene will have this marked as an Album of the Year for 2025!Yes, the album is that good. We will keep bringing you new music that will be album of the year contenders, and you won't want to miss out. Subscribe and never miss another great album again.
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Welcome: (0:00)
Best Whitechapel Album to Date?: (1:05)
Writing "Hymns of Dissonance" as their Heaviest: (2:30)
Mixing Heavy like No Other Band Can in 2025: (6:31)
Creating the "Unhinged and Focused" Sound: (8:35)
Finally Getting Great Press for their Music: (13:39)
Ben's Song He Wants You to Check Out: (15:15)
3 Artists to Check Out: (16:40)
Kevin's Final Thought; Competitive Nature to Create Succeeded: (20:38)
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As a podcast, not only do we want to help you discover many great bands to get into in the rock & metal world, but we also want to deliver knowledge to all the up and coming artists to help them avoid the pitfalls other bands have experienced before them.
This time we found a band that has been experienceing success after only 2 years of being a band, and they are able to deliver some wisdom for many younger bands to find success early on.
Chase from the San Antonio rock band Raven's Banquet joined the Chord Progression Podcast today. Get to know them and learn a lot more about how to gain success early in your bands career as we talk about
How the band got on the Rocklahoma lineup in their 2nd year as a band, including a funny story meeting Randy Blythe of Lamb of God.The mindset that is needed to find success early on in a band's career.Why quality in your music is everything for a band, but just not all the time (think live show, presentation, social media tendencies).We are delivering bands and content like this constantly. Do not miss out by tapping the subscribe button.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ravensbanquetOfficial
Website: https://www.ravensbanquet.com
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Welcome: (0:00)
Discover Raven's Banquet: (1:09)
How They Got on Rocklahoma in 2024: (11:01)
The Mindset a Young Band Needs to Find Early Success: (14:59)
Quality is Everything, Just Not All the Time: (20:50)
Live Show Engagement Focus: (24:12)
The Formation of Raven's Banquet Music: (36:51)
Wrapping up Young Band Suggestions: (42:00)
2025 for Raven's Banquet: (45:44)
New Artists to Check Out: (48:12)
Kevin's Final Thought; Quality Is Everything, but Not All the Time: (54:40)
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Music has a wonderful quality, regardless of genre, of being able to create a shared experience out of something increibly personal and individual. Listening to music creates that individual connection, experiencing live music creates that collective shared experience.
When two sisters worked through the lost of a grandparent and the grief caused by it, they created music that expressed their personal experiences with grief, but also how those experiences intertwined. They created "harmonized dialogue."
Sarafina and Emma from the Canadian gothic post-punk band Bonnie Trash are guests on the Chord Progression Podcast today. With their new album, Mourning You, set to release, discover the band and the beauty in their art as we discuss:
Why playing songs heavier in a live setting is done to create that colletive moment between people, and enhance that individual emotional experience.How Bonnie Trash became an art and how the influence of heavier music mixed with childhood stories created their gothic post-punk sound.The new album Moruning You, and how we heal through grief though the concept of "harmonized dialogue."This episode gets deep into artistry that any lover of music and empath will get behind. Tap the subscribe button to not miss out on any other episodes.
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/gEPFUHNzbrk?si=VWS51Clf-tuVn8Wy
Website: https://www.handdrawndracula.com/artists/bonnie-trash/
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Welcome: (0:00)
Playing Songs Heavier Live? But Why?: (1:14)
Why Music is Best Enjoyed Live: (10:11)
The History and Inspiration of Bonnie Trash Music: (18:49)
The Idea of "Mourning You" Telling the Story of Individualized, Harmonized Grief: (25:41)
The Sonic Expression of Harmonized Dialogue of "Mourning You": (32:20)
The Cathartic & Helpful Emotional Release in Art and Through "Mourning You": (40:29)
3 New Artists to Check Out: (51:59)
Kevin's Final Thought; The Depth Felt Through Harmonized Dialogue: (56:32)
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There are sometimes when a band comes out of nowhere with something fresh, something new, that just has you wanting to scream YES! This could be caused by a multitude of things, but when it is an artist that does it in music, it is something special about the sound that does it for you.
This brand new band inspired by the Cyberpunk 2077 soundtrack and wanting to build off of that takes that sound with the backdrop of a dystopian society to create a brand of music that sounds classic yet fresh, and has the depth to understand the inequality in the world's richest places today.
Craig from the new band The Dark joins the Chord Progression Podcast today. The band's first release, their self-titled EP, drops on February 21st and we have so much to share with you about them including:
How The Dark was started by Alan Ashby of Of Mice & Men wanting to make music inspired by the Cyberpunk 2077 soundtrack.The reason why free flowing creativity led to an exciting debut EP, and why joy amplifies the creative process more than deadlines and forced work.Why the EP talks about a dystopian society of struggle and inequality using Los Angeles as a backdrop, inspired by Craig's story of trying to make it as a musicain in such a big city.Another great new band for you to check out, and plenty more on the podcast as well, both past and future. Hit the subscrube button beause there are a lot more coming.
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/eg6MHI_KuVE?si=NbTUkD08qP8IrFa2
Website: https://arising-empire.com/artists/the-dark
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4w9QOKrn9Rzx8KiYgjIhZ6?si=A1wMhKB5RZeoAbXkbNAN9g
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Welcome: (0:00)
Another Arising Empire Band to Check Out: (1:25)
The History that Created The Dark: (5:56)
Having Positive Momentum when You Create without Expectations: (16:01)
Are We Saying Disco Influenced Modern Heavy Music?: (19:00)
"Circles" & the Cyberpunk with Disco Inspiration: (23:53)
The Debut EP's Meaning, Relation to the LA Fires, & Life in General: (29:10)
New Artists to Check Out: (42:27)
Kevin's Final Thought; Humanity Can Still Prevail in Dystopia: (47:53)
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Losing a loved one, or someone incredibly close to you, is never an easy thing to process. The grief can be overwhelming, and can easily have anyone questioning why this happened, and how do they move forward from this point in time.
A band that we haven't spoken to in 3 years has experienced a loss just like this. Through music, being there for one another, and having a community that supported them through it all, the band was able to find closue and move forward, with the memory of their friend still strong within them.
New Jersey pop punk band All Systems Go return to the Chord Progression Podcast for the first time in over 3 years with their latest EP, Finding Closure, coming on February 19th. Join us as we discuss
The highs and lows the band experienced since the beginning of 2022, from the release of an album, building momentum as a successful regional band, to the loss of a band member and how they worked through the grief together.How the band healed together after the loss of Dean, and the way that event and what suceeded it built to what Finding Closure would eventually become.Each song of Finding Closure in meaningful detail, from the meanings of each song and how they relate to finding closure in your life.This band deserves your attention, along with so many more this year. Tap the subscribe button to not miss out on any other bands.
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Merch: https://allsystemsgonj.bandcamp.com/merch
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Welcome: (0:00)
Over 3 Years Later, All Systems Go Is BACK!: (1:19)
The Highs and Lows of 2022-2025: (4:28)
How Dean's Passing Influenced Finding Closure EP: (9:47)
The Experieince Creating Finding Closure: (15:40)
The Olive Garden Story & Idea: (25:00)
Writing "Hey Crabman" & My Name Is Earl Connection: (28:52)
Everything Going Well is a Bad Thing Right? & Not Becoming Cynical: (34:25)
Survivor's Guilt & Processing Dean's Passing: (40:13)
New Artists to Check Out: (49:00)
Kevin's Final Thought; Grieve together when you Lose a Loved One: (54:42)
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Every now and again, we have an artist join the podcast to talk about their new music releasing, that gets so in-depth that you sit there, enamored that such a powerful sound can be manifested from great trauma and tragedy.
After 6 years of not releasing music and processing through a good deal of emotion, a record from the depths of a man's soul is about to come out with an evolved sludgy deathcore sound, with so much more behind it than meets the ear.
Tyler from the deathcore band Traitors joins the Chord Progression Podcast witht he release of the new album "Phobias" coming out on February 21st. With this episode, go deeper into a deathcore record than you ever have as we discuss:
Why Traitors has not released new music since "Repent" came out in 2019, through "Phobias" coming out in 2025.Analyzing what the potential Tik Tok ban in the United States will impact heavy music, and all musicians, alike along with the impact of losing the platform's organic reach going forward.How Tyler's personal psychological journey from being forced into the GATE Program at a young age, thorugh sleep disorders that caused physical ailments, and healing through all of that inspired "Phobias."We have gone very deep with artists before, and this is another one to add to the top of that list. Hit the subscribe button to make sure you dont miss out on any going forward.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdal9Usw8wMDSDWIAZCRcyQ
Website: https://www.traitorsband.com
Merch: https://www.traitorsband.com/collections/all
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1GkXxneFQE4d5YTsrbN6Ya?si=9g6tOqdgQT6WfKeK7eYIvg
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Welcome: (0:00)
Epic Intro for Tyler & Enjoying Earlier Show Times: (1:31)
The Reason Beind the Pause of New Music after "Repent": (5:31)
Being Inspired to Continue Vocally for a Long Time Ahead: (11:23)
Analyzing the Possible Tik Tok Ban Impact on Heavy Music: (15:48)
"Phobias" & how Sleep Deprivation Inspired the Record: (26:43)
Tyler's Experience in the GATE Program & How It Traumatized Him at a Young Age: (34:09)
Resurfacing Issues to Heal on Phobias: (40:10)
The Unreleased Track to Check Out: (51:30)
Kevin's Final Thought; Processing Through Traumas is Healthy: (55:34)
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When you account for all the bands and artists that have ever made music and tried to succeed in their endeavors for life, a select few do. And amongst those select few, only a small handful are able to succeed in this for 25 years or more. But what causes that success?
A heavy band that has been around since "metalcore" was a term knows this and with their latest album coming out more than 25 years after their first release, they know the reasons behind why their music succeeds, and why people still connect with it for all this time.
Brandan from the metalcore band Bleeding Through joins the Chord Progression Podcast with their 9th album "Nine" due out on February 14th. On this episode join us as we discuss:
Why "Nine" is Bleeding Through's favorite record and their pride behind the record, having an additional take on their continued sound.The "Negatively Positive" emotions at the core of Nine, and why heavy music as a whole encapsulates turning negative emotions into positive results.Brandan's cockiness on the release of "Nine" as an album released later in a band's career that is not just a run-of-the- mill and exhausted sound.A fantastic conversation with a great band that has been there, done that, and is still ready to deliver. Hit the subscribe button and never miss out on any new, old, or great artist again.
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Website: https://www.bleedingthroughofficial.com
Merch: https://sharptonerecords.co/collections/bleeding-through
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/41btkKEfOGIHsd7WNahMCi?si=31lVJfgGROuN9CeXpXU7EQ
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Welcome: (0:00)
Prepping You for Bleeding Through: (1:22)
Appreciating the Ability to Keep Making Music after 25 Years: (3:26)
"Dark" Positivity & Why Branddan is "Cocky" about This Record: (10:04)
The Sonic Influence & Creation of "Nine": (21:25)
Sticking to their Sound, Not Wanting to be Trendy: (26:31)
Single Deep Dive, the Bleeding Through Musical Journey: (31:00)
The Unreleasesd Song to Check Out: (36:17)
New Artist Suggestions: (42:00)
Kevin's Final Thought; "Dark, Negative" Positivity Can Help You Tremendously: (46:05)
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When we see a band begin to appear on radio and end a year charting on the Billboard Rock Charts, we have questions that need answering. Questions like who are they, what have they done to get that success? And what can we learn from their success to help us out?
Well, fear no more everyone. Because not only do we have a band that has achieved that success to close 2024 and is still growing, but has a story that will inspire your creative side to thrive, and why you need to keep learning.
Nils from the rock band Velvet Chains joins the Chord Progression Podcast. As their single Dead Insided ended 2024 at 31 on the Billboard Rock Charts, we set out to deliver you a new band to call your favorite. Check it out as we show you:
The history of Velvet Chains from the iffy origin story of their name, starting as a grunge cover band that changed to original music during the pandemic, and how constructive criticism led to their eventual success.Dead Inside's creation, and why Velvet Chains gives their producers creative freedom on songs to help make them more invested in the song, and a part of the band for some time.Analyzing why Dead Indide is charting on the Billboard charts, from its catchy choruses, and a subtle nod to the band's rock and grunge influneces in a hip-hop construction fashion.An engaging episode for any music fan or creative out there to enjoy. So tap taht subscribe button because plenty more like this are coming every week.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCteWmGlh8rEv3gpdCgrmxsw
Website: https://velvetchains.com
Merch: https://velvetchains.com/collections/all
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Welcome: (0:00)
Welcome Vicious... we mean Velvet Chains: (1:30)
The History of Velvet Chains Explained: (4:09)
Continuing to Perservere to Achieve Musical Goals: (11:12)
Offering Driving Expertise in Wisconsin: (20:36)
Taste of Madison Story: (23:15)
Dead Inside's Creation & Giving Their Producers Creative Liberty: (26:15)
Analyzing Why Dead Inside is Charting: (37:26)
What's On Tap for 2025: (46:21)
3 New Artists to Check Out: (47:41)
Kevin's Final Thought; Get Invested in Life's Passion: (52:12)
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The music world in 2025 is vastly different than it was before social media became a thing. Yes, there is a lot more opportunity to be discovered and be creative, but fans may focus more in on the brand and the image that is created rather than the music itself. This can cause a band to shift promotion and creative ideas, setting themselves up for burnout.
However, with a fresh release in 2025, one band said "screw that" and went as aggressive and creative as ever with their 8th record, rediscovering the passion they had for music like they did when they were 15 years old. And how was it received by the fans? With calls for an Album of the Year award already.
Josh from the hardcore punk band Stick To Your Guns joins the Chord Progression Podcast today. With the new album, Keep Planting Flowers, recentlty released, we sit down with Josh and discuss the album with:
How "Keep Planting Flowers" took Stick To Your Guns off of artistic autopilot 20 years into their career and why they have the passion for music like if they were 15 again.Why Stick To Your Guns is not focused on selling a brand or image as their main draw, but why focusing and caring a lot more for the music than anything is the right way for them.The impact of the pandemic, kids discovering heavy music primarily on the internet, how the band almost disappeared, and why "Keep Planting Flowers" has been a massive success upon rollout.While this episode may be quick, it is jam packed with greatness. Hit the subscribe button because we are not stopping to bring you the best bands and music we possibly can.
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Website: https://sticktoyourguns.net
Merch: https://sticktoyourguns.net/collections/all-products
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Welcome: (0:00)
The Hype is Real for Stick To Your Guns: (1:16)
How "Keep Planting Flowers" Reignited Stick To Your Gun's Musical Passion: (3:32)
Not Selling a Brand or Image, Taking it Back to just Music & Being Counter Culture: (6:49)
How Live Crowds are Going Nuts for "Keep Planting Flowers": (13:59)
Why Stick To Your Guns Dissapeared During Covid, "Spectre" Release, & "Keep Planting Flowers" Comeback: (14:50)
Kevin's Final Thought; Thankfully They Found Passion...
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Rock and metal is not dead, and it is clear to see that when artists from outside genres are either trying their hand in rock and metal, or embracing their rock and metal influences from a young age. It is moments like this that let us know, rock and metal is thriving again.
We have seen hip hop artists make this jump with varying degrees of success like MGK, and have seen artists make the jump with a lot of success like Jaali Cypher and Ekoh (both have been on the Chord Progression Podcast prior). Today, we talk to another.
Doobie makes his debut on the Chord Progression Podcast. With a new rock-focused album coming and the first single out now, discover Doobie as we talk about:
How Doobie grew up in the rock and metal world during his life though the influence of his mother, and how the memory of his father influenced him to be a part of the hip-hop world as well.The process Doobie is taking to make his brand new album with much more of a rock-focused approach, and how the first single 'Early Bird Gets The Whisky' was created.Some teases of the rock and metal heavyweights that Doobie is going to be working with on his new album including LJ from Sevendust and Josey Scott.A new artist really entering the rock and metal world for you to check out. Hit that subscribe button to discover new artists every week.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdAFbocCSvZy46rh0bUEDIg
Website: https://www.batshxtkrazy.com
Merch: https://www.batshxtkrazy.com/shop
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Welcome: (0:00)
Let's Get To Know Doobie: (1:28)
How Doobie Grew Up in the Rock & Metal World: (7:24)
Storytime from our Childhoods: (12:54)
Being Confident in What You Put Out: (21:31)
Creating New Music with More of a Rock Focus: (23:49)
Writing 'early Bir Gets The Whisky': (27:00)
Teasing Who Might Be Appearing on New Album: (35:57)
What's On Tap for 2025?: (48:58)
Artist Suggestions from Doobie: (49:52)
Kevin's Final Thought; Embrace Artists Joining Rock & Metal: (53:14)
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We all know that humans follow trends, but why? It is out of a want and desire to fit in and be accepted by others that are around you, to not feel like an outcast. Artists and musician are humans so the same applies to them, but is that something they should overcome for the sake of their art?
Today we have a band that has lived through both. They lived through small success and always trying to follow what was trendy and popular to continue that success. They also lived through what happens when you create your own sound without trendy influence. Guess which one they still do?
The guys in the alternative rock band The Lucky join the Chord Progression Podcast. After a 2024 where they released their newest EP "Wait It Out," we bring you a brand new band to get into as we discuss:
The history of The Lucky, how the guys all met on the same dorm room flow, gained a little success with a previous band Hand Made House, and rediscovered the momentum post-COVID with The Lucky.How the concept of trial & error led the band to find their sound, and why they put a focus on writing music that could be heard as timeless.Why musicians trend hop, their reasoning for doing it, and why they learned writing music to please an algorithm is not the way to find success & happiness in your art.Thank you Manic Kat Records for helping set this one up. Want to discover more new artists and music? Tap the subscribe button for more and never miss out.
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/c_OFQOf3N6o?si=MxemMcwU3v3G49Tm
Website: https://www.wearethelucky.com
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Welcome: (0:00)
Thank You Manic Kat Records for this One: (1:29)
The History of The Lucky: (4:32)
Living Together From the Beginning Helped The Lucky: (12:41)
Best Man Speeches Might Be Difficult for Us: (17:04)
How The Lucky Discovered Their Sound: (20:03)
Looking Back at Hand Made House Songs, with Some Cringe: (26:32)
Wanting Future Music to Be Timeless: (30:56)
How they Turned Songwriting Mindset Around From Writing For Algorithm: (38:11)
What's On Tap in 2025?: (53:01)
3 New Artists to Check Out: (55:45)
Kevin's Final Thought: Go Back to 38:11 and Never Forget: (1:05:54)
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When a longtime member departs from a band (this time on good terms, thankfully), what does the future look like for that band's music? Will it change, will it stay the same, or will it evolve with a new member added into the mix?
These are the questions that keep fans up at night, and keep the artists wondering, working, and experimenting to continue the legacy that is their sound. And right now, that rings true for this band.
Kristen Sturgis of Conquer Divide joins the Chord Progression Podcast today, as the band is kicking off their 2025 on the road in Europe. In this quicker episode, we get into it as we:
Recap some of the epic tour pranks that Conquer Divide has pulled in their time as a band, leading them to legendary status amongst the scene.Discuss Janel's departure from Conquer Divide, if you might see her on tour with the band in the future, and how the band is going about possibly finding a replacement or forging ahead as a 4 piece in the future.Get a very early look at the third Conquer Divide album currently in the works, and how the current 4 piece makeup of the band could evolve their signature sound.Might not be the longest episode, but still a great one nonetheless. Tap the subscribe button to not miss out on any new episodes in the future.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZvo1zjwR37T_zBYOYqVMzA
Website: https://conquerdivideofficial.com
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Welcome: (0:00)
Kristen Joins Us from the UK: (1:16)
Recapping Famous Conquer Divide Tour Pranks: (4:18)
Bad Dreams & Janel's Departure: (9:23)
Will Conquer Divide Find a New Member, or Continue as a 4 Piece?: (12:45)
Writing the Third Album: (15:23)
Fan Question, with Video: (21:09)
3 Bands to Check Out: (24:29)
Kevin's FInal Thought; Figuring Out Album 3 Is Going to be Exciting: (30:18)
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When music has a formulaic feel to is, us as music fans tend to shy away from it. That is because it feels repetitive, feels overdone, and has this sense that it has already been done before, and probably for the better too. Why else would that formula be seen as one that works?
But when artsists write music with no formula in mind, just purely based off of the inspiration that they are feeling at that time, that is when greatness comes. That is when something new is created, and the emergence of a new "formula" that others try to use emerges.
Oli and Jamie from the English pop metalcore band TheCityIsOurs join the Chord Progression Podcast for the first time since 2021 with their brand new album Will You Still Love Me? releasing on January 31st. With this episode, enter this album with us as we dive deep into:
The creation process behind the songs on Will You Still Love Me? and why it was written without any expectations or formula in mind.How a few songs were created, including the tough vocal track on Enough and the 5 different versions of In The Dark.Touring with The Home Team & how fans are reacting to the new music live.An episode 4 years in the making, and plenty returns happening in 2024. Hit the subscribe button to not miss out on another episode.
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/mnyXT_39y9k?si=wmii0vV15A44sduJ
Website: https://thecityisours.bigcartel.com
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Welcome: (0:00)
TheCityIsOurs is Back After 4 Years: (1:35)
How Fans Took to New Songs Live: (5:01)
The Growth of UK Rock & Metal Bands: (12:29)
Blending Pop & Metal Together on Will You Still Love Me?: (15:09)
When Bands Try New Things Naturally, Almost Always Works: (20:36)
"Sugar" Inspired By Prince?: (25:14)
Finally Getting Feedback Outside of Inner Circle: (27:24)
The Toughest Songs to Create on Will You Still Love Me?: (27:47)
Why a Vulnerable Creation Process Brings in More Fans: (37:14)
The Unreleased Tracks Most Anticipated to Release: (40:49)
What's On Tap for 2025: (47:15)
Kevin's Final Thought; Connecting to tough Creation Process Connects Fans More to the Songs: (53:09)
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How many rock and metal fans are out there that are fed up with the amount of artists focusing on the release of singles compared to an entire album? Or fed up with the number of singles released before a full album? We have heard that grief plenty over this podcast's lifespan and always ask "why?"
Not only did we bring back an artist to the Chord Progression Podcast that will easily be able to answer that question for you with their band's new release, but how the delivery of music in that way leads to the longevity of a record from recording, to live shows, to full release.
Matti from the German modern metal band Blacktoothed returns to the Chord Progression Podcast for the first time since 2022. With the release of the new album Headway coming out on January 24th, we dive deep into everything around the release of this album with:
An in-depth look behind the economonics of releasing more singles on an album than before, how this helps maintain a band's growth and notoriety in the streaming age, and why playing unreleased songs live is a good idea.The creation of Headway, why Matti is the main songwriter for Blacktoothed, and how the album is lyrical therapy to process your own internal issues.A look at the stress included in, and the planning involved around, touring while you have a growing family at home.Whether you know the band or you dont, we are always helping you discover great new music. Hit the subscribe button to never miss out on another artist.
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Welcome: (0:00)
Mattie Returns: (1:13)
Reflection since Release of JULI: (2:32)
Learning How to Tour as a Mom/Parent: (4:44)
How the Headway Album was Created with Their Writing Style: (13:01)
Lyrical Concept & Mindset of Headway, Dealing with your Repressed Issues: (19:10)
Why They Released Most of the Songs as Singles... Economics: (27:18)
Playing Whatever You Want Live as the Opener: (36:40)
The Non-Single Mattie Wants You to Check Out: (40:52)
What's On Tap for 2025?: (45:58)
3 Artists to Check Out: (47:06)
Kevin's Final Thought; Talking About Music Industry Trends is Important for All of Us:...
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Being fully open and vulnerable in your music is something that has always frightened artsits to their core. This is because humans are afraid to expose their inner feelings to strangers, in fear of that information being used against them. But typcially with music, that vulnerable mindset leads to not only great music, but a better reception from fans.
The journey of self-reflection by going deep into the dark and angry emotions in your life, only to come out of purging those feelings with a feeling of healed freedom is shown on this band's new album. And it is one that we can all get into, and believe.
Janine from the Scottish rock band Vukovi joins the Chord Progression Podcast, ahead of the release of the band's 4th album My God Has Got A Gun. On this episode, we go deep into the album by discussing:
How artists need to manage and temper their expectations & anxieties during a music release cycle, as the band is currently going through on such a vulnerable album.The journey Janine went on in the making of My God Has Got A Gun and its dark, angry feelings being purged to show a healing freedom we can all achive.Why sharing this journey is important to give people strength and motivation that they can achieve the same.This episode confirmed our belief in the album, as Janine confirmed everything we felt. Be sure to find out about more bands and new albums coming up that will do this for you by tapping the subscribe button.
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Welcome: (0:00)
Janine Begins to Manage New Album Expectations: (1:24)
The Journey of Making "My God Has Got a Gun": 8:13)
The Meaning of "My God Has Got a Gun" &How Fans Already are Getting It: (17:15)
The Song Construction Pattern of Sonic & Thematic Presentation: (21:03)
The Core of Janine's Mindset on the Album: (24:55)
How the Album Promotes Self Awareness Even with Juxtaposing Messages: (29:40)
Where Kevin Sees the Success of the Album: (34:00)
New Artists to Check Out: (36:20)
Kevin's Final Thought; This Episode Solidified that I Believe this Album: (40:39)
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As musicians progress through their careers, eventually they change focus from creator to either a teacher or a mentor. They still can create, but there is a focus on giving back and fostering the next generation of musicians. But what if that creative process continues to exite, energize, and inspire the musician because there is so much they still have to say?
That is what we have here with not only one of the greatest voices in rock music in the 21st century, but also one of the most consistent musicians of all time with 2 highly successful bands, and 1 incredible solo exploration project.
The one and only Myles Kennedy joins the Chord Progression Podcast today. You know him from Alter Bridge or Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, but the topic of the day is his latest solo record, The Art of Letting Go. On this episode, we talk with Myles about:
Myles witnessing the reaction to his newest album The Art of Letting Go being more rock & riff based, continuing to show range in his overall artistic style.Why Myles still has so much more to say musically and how he is still inspired by the creative process to satisfy his passion in life.The importance Myles puts on lyric writing, understanding the responsibility his lyrics have when impacting so many people across the world.This episode is the perfect 30 minute snapshot of Myles and why his music has continued to connect with fans for over 20 years. Don't miss out on the next artists to take that claim, hit the subscribe button below.
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Welcome: (0:00)
Please Welcome Mr Myles Kennedy: (1:27)
The Fan Reception to The Art of Letting Go: (2:44)
Diving Deeper into Album Sonic Attributes: (5:45)
Still Has A Lot to Say Musically: (7:03)
Nothing Makes Myles Feel Alive like the Creative Process: (10:08)
Being More Cognisant and Responsible with Lyrics that Impact People: (13:41)
Asking the Metalingus Question: (18:24)
Early 2025 Tour: (21:45)
Myles Suggests 4 Artists to Check Out: (24:04)
Kevin's Final Thought; Understanding...
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Music and art always gives us a chance to reflect on our lives, discover something new, and possibly find the person that we truly are. We all know what that feels like when music is such an important part of our lives. But what is it like for the artists themselves?
For the artist, it is time for them to discover their true selves, find what makes them happy from both an artist and and individual side, as well emerge as a much more confident version of themselves than ever before.
Echos joins the Chord Progression Podcast today with her new album Quiet, In Your Place releasing on January 17th. In this episode, join us and discover Echos as we:
Reflect on the past 3 years from her previous album release, and why trusting in her tastes & her sound have allowed her to become more connected and confident in herself as a person and artist.Discuss the duality of the art that is transmitted from the person and that person themselves, showing the beauty in the separation of the art and the artist themselves.Look at the new album Quiet, In Your Service, how is was only created when Echos "felt the feeling," and how its personal stance about standing up for yourself cuminates perfectly in the song Tolerance.This sound and style is a little out of the norm for us, but this type of conversation is spot on. Hit the subscribe button as we keep bringing you new artsits to discover all of 2025.
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Welcome: (0:00)
Echos Is Here: (1:09)
Reflecting On Changes since Prior Album: (3:20)
Not Allowing Outside Opinions to Negatively Impact Your Artistic Creativity: (9:24)
The Positive Separation of Extroverted Art & Introverted Self: (12:04)
Creating Echos Evolved Soundscape on Quiet, In Your Service: (17:05)
Need to "Feel the Feeling" when Creating Art: (25:38)
Lyrical Journey of Quiet, In Your Service: (30:07)
How "Tolerance" Encapsulates the All-Culminating Album: (35:21)
Non-Single Echos is Excited for You to Check Out: (44:02)
The 2025 Live Show Outlook: (47:14)
3 New Artists to Check Out: (48:11)
Kevin's Final Thought; I Just...
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Over the course of history, it has been the musicians and artists that have challenged us with their music, while maintaining a great deal of artistic integrity behind it, have gone to be great. Recently, think of Bring Me The Horizon, Bad Omens, Sleep Token. They all have done this.
We always want to find the next bands and artists that have a chance to challenge people with their music, and we found one that is planning to do that while progressing through their own different eras. Now that's art.
The guys in Spirit Leaves join the Chord Progression Podcast today! This is where you are going to discover a band with ballooning artistry as we discuss:
How the band came together in an Avengers-like team-up, and how it showed XZYLO that the want to do music is still there.The focus on artistry in their music to evolve their sound through different eras as time progresses.Writing music that evolves the band artisically, and challenges the listener.Once again, another great band for you to discover is right here on the Chord Progression Podcast. Tap the subscribe button to make sure you find out about every band, before everyone else does.
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Website: https://www.invoguerecords.com/pages/spirit-leaves
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4w453xqWgYWpL45Mhfs2zt?si=PlXWB0D9RmWH11XgltrfIQ
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Welcome: (0:00)
Their Bio Says They Are Like Who?: (1:16)
How Spirit Leaves Formed... Avengers Style: (3:09)
Gimmick Music is Needed, but It Needs Substance: (10:38)
How Spirit Leaves Plans to Evolve their Music through Different Eras: (16:28)
Continuing to Write Music that Challenges You: (29:50)
Being a Realist in Music Doesn't Work: (43:58)
What to Expect in 2025: (54:12)
Kevin's Final Thought; Does Challenging Music Always Work?: (58:49)
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