Chord Progression

How many times in life were you told not to cut any corners and that there are not shortcuts to success?You possibly hear that many times. And even as it holds true, we tend to try and cut corners to succeed.But that is not the mindset of Daniel from the Australian band alt. On this episode, you will discover:The mindset that Daniel and the band had on not cutting any corners while making the music for the brand new album Abeyance.A theory both Kevin and Daniel have around why bands do not fully promote new music upon release.How alt. really took on many different ideas and experimented with many different genres on the new album Abeyance.Another great Australian band not to miss out on, so make sure you stay in the know by hitting that subscribe button and knowing the bands you should know in the scene today.Find alt. Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alt.bandInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alt.bandau/YouTube: https://youtu.be/CWQ6l6DUs8UWebsite: https://www.abeyance.auMerch: https://altband.big

What happens when a former Christian street preacher turned atheist starts making metal music?You know it is going to lead to a great conversation bound to make you think.Today, Jared from Heliocentric is our gust on the podcast today as you will get a chance to see and understand:How Jared built his perspective around Christianity and Metal, from both sides of the argument.Why Christians are critical of metal music under the purpose of "protecting" their religious perception.The answer to the question of how Christians and Metal can find common ground.This one is incredible, so make sure you stick with us by hitting that subscribe button to be a part of a podcast where you can connect and are always accepted.Follow Heliocentric Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heliocentricbandInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heliocentricband/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS5YtyTzVJo_N-vjub8te3gBandcamp: https://heliocentricband.bandcamp.com/track/one-hand-clappingMerch: https://heliocentric.creator-s

Have you ever wished there was a secret power to help build your brand, your band, your art, your business, any project you have worked on?We know the answer is yes. But what is that secret power in a world that is full of noise both online and in real life?2 years after their first time on the podcast, NVSN returns to reflect on their growth over that time period. This episode will have you discover:How NVSN understood the idea behind the importance of fan word of mouth to help grow their band from barely leaving Mississippi to playing a festival circuit in 2023The importance of finding the balance between your art, promoting your art, and time for yourself without burning out.Why the band uses backing tracks during their live sets and the theories of the guys on the topic.Stay connected with us by hitting the subscribe button to never miss out on an opportunity to discover new rock & metal music.Find NVSN Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nvision228Twitter: https://twitter.com/nvision228Instagra

Have you ever been resistant to change in life?Many of us have been resistant to changes our favorite bands have made in their music as they explore and evolve. But, like we should be, they are open to the opportunity to explore something new.Devin from the pop rock band Honey Revenge is with us today on the Chord Progression Podcast and with this band, you will discover:A band that got thrown into the live music scene head first, going from playing locally to playing nationally with their childhood favorite artists.The reason behind the importance being open to reflection and change, and why people stay angry with artists as the music evolves.Renewed themes of reflection, change, and life that appear in the band's debut album Retrovision.Keep up with all the great new music in the scene by hitting the subscribe button and joining our community.Find Honey Revenge Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/honeyrevengecaTwitter: https://twitter.com/honeyrevengecaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/honeyrevenge

In life, people want and hope for second chances. A second chance at love, a second chance at happiness, and second chance at life.For this band, a random phone call led them to give their music a second chance after 10 years, and now they are happy to be back.Woe, Is Me is back in the music scene after 10 years and members Cory and Ben are on the Chord Progression Podcast to show all of you:Their return story and how one request brought the band back to the stage after 10 years.What their emotions were going into that show, and how their love was rekindled to give Woe, Is Me a full go again.How they are grateful to be back and working together again on something that makes them truly heavy.Their next song release is going to be heavier.Make sure you hit that subscribe button to join our community to discover the best in new rock and metal music, even when bands come back from a long time off!Find Woe, Is Me Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wimatlTwitter: https://twitter.com/woeismeInstagram: https:/

All-female rock and metal bands are starting to get more and more prominent in the scene today. Look at bands like The Warning and BabyMetal.But who is the next band to be added to the list of great all-female rock & metal bands that will be around for quite a long time.We say that is going to be Voice of Baceprot, the all female Indonesian metal band, who is ready to take the rock and metal world by storm by the end of 2023. You will learn more about the ladies in this episode byDiscovering the challenges the ladies have faced being women in the rock and metal industry, as well as being hijab wearing women.How the band writes their music, including Sitti writing and practicing her parts without actually having her own drum set.Learning what is to come from the ladies in 2023, including their debut album and an international tour to the United States?This is one not to miss, so make sure you stay with us by hitting the subscribe button and not missing out on any more great rock & metal music.Find Voic

Have you ever had a moment with a band or artist that changed and saved your life?Some of us have, some of us have not. But there is no denying the positive impact our favorite bands and artists have on our lives.That is the topic of conversation with Ashely of Worhol on today's Chord Progression Podcast. In this inspiring hour, you will see:How artists treating their fans like family and giving them the time of day can create moments for people that have the power to save a life.Why Worhol is creating a short film for their next music video, centered around the message of not limiting or suppressing art.The moments Ashley has had where her actions and connections with fans has saved their lives.A powerful conversation like many others that we have had. So hit that subscribe button to discover new rock and metal music, stay inspired, and be a part of our community where you belong.Find Worhol Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Worhol.ProductionsAshley on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashleyworholo

MTV doesn't support the music scene like it once did anymore, so it is up to all of us to help give these bands the support they need to grow and keep chasing their dreams.We are doing it, and we found a group of guys that have created a one-stop shop to support the music scene from the ground up.We have Patrick from Unsigned Pop Punk and the Where Did All My Friends Go podcast here with us today to talk about:The mission of Unsigned Pop Punk, to show support to all these upcoming bands and artists when they could use that support the most.How they are bringing back the original concept of MTV to promote new music to the online world.The ever-changing landscape of social media from MySpace to Tik Tok, and how bands need to adapt to make the most out of those platforms.Why music hasn't evolved as much in the past 20 years compared to its evolution from 1950 to 2000.Hit the subscribe button to continue to discover and support a community supporting upcoming rock and metal artists.Find Unsigned Pop Punk Online:F

Dealing with your past trauma is always tough, but when you can work through it and learn to love yourself, incredible things can happen.You can create positive karma in your life, build up great relationships in life and in business, and become a much happier person overall.One of our favorite guests of all time, Joey Arena from Ovtlier, returns to the podcast for a 5th time, and for the best conversation we have had with him yet. In this episode, you will discover.How Joey focuses on building positive, quality relationships in life, music, and business for success.The meaning behind the new song Heartless and how it stems from an abusive relationship in Joey's past.How Joey confronted his past trauma in life, from childhood and personal relationships, to learn to love himself and become a better person.The techniques Joey used to learn to love himself, let go of that past pain and trauma, and how we can use it ourselves to learn to love ourselves again.This is one of our favorite and most impactful conversa

Have you ever dreamed of playing a live show in a brand new market, and already had a lot of fans ready to see you play?It speaks to the importance of growing your fanbase online, and connecting with people before you even show up.Eternal Frequency has been doing this for quite a while and are seeing the rewards for their efforts now. In this great episode, you will see.How Eternal Frequency used positive relationship building and persistence to get booked to play Blue Ridge Rock Fest 2023The social media method Eternal Frequency used to create a lot of buzz and hype around their Rocklahoma set in 2022.What crazy type of fan connection event they might do at Blue Ridge 2023, including a scavenger hunt or a drunken tricycle race.When the Nintendo 64 comes out, our inner child is revealed and a bet is made.Be sure to hit that subscribe button to not miss out on any of the great rock and metal artists coming to the Chord Progression Podcast.Find Eternal Frequency Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Eternal

Why 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 positive energy.A song called Lost Without You and how it may be the absolute standout track on "Strangeworld"How Throw the Fight is connected with the Australian metalcore band PolairsWhy music and the new album inspires us to think independently and build on our every day wins to find happiness in life.Like this and want more great new music in your life? Hit that "subscribe" button stay connected with us and all the great new rock & metal music.Find Throw The Fight Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/throwthefightTw

In 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 to a long term record deal, & being an independent band in the past.How streaming has made the single much more important than the album, along with the positives Loris sees in this new world of music.Working alongside Jolly of Bad Omens on their music, and how sometimes all you need to do is ask and take a chance.Want to follow along with the podcast on the front end of new music and change in the rock & metal music industry? Hit that subscribe button and become a part of our community!Find Ultra-Violence Online:Fa

What 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 right move for anyone that is already putting in most of the work.Why the band covered Don't Cha by The Pussycat Dolls, and how it started as a joke.How a future song will go into the depths of your emotions and what it means for the band on stage.The story of The DEV or Louder Than Life, and what happened when Nikollaj joined the DWP Twitch Stream before their set.Join us for more by hitting subscribe and never miss out on more great new music in the rock & metal scene!Find The DEV Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com

Rick 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 the issue of music production education for beginners and advanced producers alike.Why music is a universal language, and the 2 questions Joey asks artists to make sure they make the best songs possible.How Joey didn't plan on producing music in life, but how life had a different plan for him.Want to know more about great bands in the scene today, both large and upcoming alike (and some that Joey has produced)? Hit that "Subscribe": button and join our community.Find Joey Sturgis Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyism

As 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 energy.Why it is important to keep promoting your music, even older songs, as a younger band, because the majority of your future audience hasn't discovered you yet.How From Fall to Spring came close to being the German representative for Eurovision 2023.Why Kevin might sell a kidney to see From Fall to Spring live in Europe.Looking for more great interviews like this? Hit that "Subscribe" Button and join the community.Find From Fall To Spring Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/From.Fall.to.SpringTwitter: https://twitter.com/f

Since 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 finances become too much to continue on.Why Silent Theory hasn't been playing many live shows and a look into some of the issues plaguing musicians today, from transportation costs to venue merch cuts.Why selling CD's at live shows can still be a major money maker for bands, if they are signed.Want more great interviews like this in your life? Hit the "Subscribe" button and become part of our community.Find Silent Theory Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silenttheorymusicTwitter: https://twitter.com/SilentTheory1Instagram:

How 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 playing clubs in front of 10 people.Why Senna is going to be a band to follow for the long run, when their pending debut EP will have more of the same from the band, high quality music that is unpredictable in genre.Want to discover more new artists like this? Hit that subscribe button and discover so much more!Find Senna Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/senna.bandInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/senna.band/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@senna.bandYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0WfcFbIdBsbo5PnOG2RDywWeb

When 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 always stay ahead of the curve.How the music industry, as well as the world, is constantly evolving, forcing artists to either adapt or become irrelevant in an industry where relevance is everything.How literally being tongue tied at birth inspired the band's new EP, and how it all relates to being a part of the rock & metal community.Also, BREADSTICKS IN THE PIT!Want to stay connected with so much great new music? Hit that "Subscribe" button to stay connected and discover more great music in the rock & metal scene:Find E

Does 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 how their cinematic style creates an epic sound on a concept album.Discovering the unique adaptability to Suasion's sound with the cinematic core, where reviewers were split on which song is their favorite.How they can be compared to both Starset, a heavier version of Electric Callboy, and how it all makes sense.Feeling the epicness of that cinematic style? Hit that "subscribe" button to make sure you don't miss out on discovering new music!Find Suasion Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suasionbandInstagram: https://www.

What 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 onHow 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.How the band's style comes through in their live shows, creating energy, and a whole bunch of "cum"fetti.Join us for the funniest 35 minutes of your day, and hit that subscribe button to discover more great music all across the rock and metal world.Find Dead Bundy Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deadbundyohTwitter: https://twitter.com/deadbundyohInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/deadbundyoh/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadbundyband?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1V8BnuJ5IkzAoOjKBSe1YQWebsite: https