Chord Progression

In our first week in review episode, Kevin takes a look back at his "I'm Struggling" video and reacts to all the responses from it.We also look back at the insane episode from Steel Panther, and then preview an episode next week where a controversial take on a personal topic arises.Watch "I'm Struggling" video:https://youtu.be/WAZNLzJ3-4cCheck out our episode with Local Band Smokeout:https://youtu.be/pf4ow7ocVHgDo not miss out our Steel Panther Interview:https://youtu.be/ug3mQnW5QHICheck out Preacher before their episode:https://open.spotify.com/artist/5SlCQ9uPwLOw4QmVCk4Zjf?si=UROcAW-wRWus-l4PkM4bVACheck out Empyre before their episode: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5QeMbHunpR4zPKLDEL4i7O?si=ZioWM9JrRtWXUb259m4Q0A

The charismatic Michael Starr of Steel Panther comes to the Chord Progression Podcast today to talk with us all about:- The wild party that happens at every Steel Panther show, and how it allows us fans to escape the reality of life one live show at a time.- The band's insane tour stories from Vegas, and touring with Guns n Roses & Judas Priest.- The band's new album "On The Prowl" and how it is nothing short of a good time.Find Steel Panther OnlineFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/steelpantherTwitter: https://twitter.com/Steel_PantherInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steelpanther/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@steelpantherrocksYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdbJCOYEJ5Z9hlx2jXX5ulgWebsite: https://steelpantherrocks.comMerch: https://steelpantherrocks.com/collections/on-the-prowlSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3l02WF362j1oHOurzuseBv?si=5P_n7l9kSVaHrz-3lGNseQApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/steel-panther/302709189Thank you to our Sponsor FNX Fitness:Get 20% Off Using

BG from Local Band Smokeout joins the podcast today. In today's episode, you will discover:- How BG adapted Local Band Smokeout on YouTube to gain a large audience while keeping his goal of bringing more attention to local and emerging artists.- How BG created the Local Band Smokeout Twitch channel and adapted it to continue to showcase emerging bands and make it as entertaining as possible.- The qualities BG sees in emerging bands that allows him to predict if they will be a success or not.- Why BG's most wanted guest of all time is Sir Paul McCartney.Find Local Band Smokeout Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/localbandsmokeoutTwitter: https://twitter.com/LocalBandBGInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/localbandsmokeout/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/localbandsmokeoutPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/LocalBandBGTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@localbandsmokeoutYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LocalBandSmokeoutWebsite: https://www.localbandsmokeout.comMerch: https://streamlabs.com/bggoodrich/merchThank

The Chord Progression Podcast is struggling, I am struggling.Kevin shows no frills on this episode as he opens up about the current failures in the marketing and financials of the podcast as of February 2023, why he is still pressing forward with his love for this podcast, and what to expect going forward so that the podcast can be at its most successful by the end of 2023.It's not about the Setbacks, it's about the Comebacks.Be sure to smash that "Follow" button and support the Chord Progression Podcast going forward

Seattle's metalcore genre benders Designer Disguise join the podcast today with their brand new album Elswaer. With the episode, Designer Disguise shows you: How they were able to convert Tik Tok success with their cover of Get Low by Lil Jon into new long term fans. How fans have connected emotionally with the lyrics and the hero's journey concept behind their new album Elswaer. How success in their diverse sound is being affirmed in their live shows, as well as other band's succeeding like Bring Me The Horizon and Bad Omens.   Find Designer Disguise Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/designerdisguise Twitter: https://twitter.com/dsignerdisguise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designerdisguise/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@designerdisguise YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DesignerDisguise Website: https://designerdisguise.com Merch: https://designerdisguiseshop.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6CIDG937dHbankZzK4IlYu?si=BOtgkDSiQe2Qv15zFuRfHQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com

German modern metal/hardcore band Half Me comes to the podcast with their debut album Soma due out February 17th, 2023. In this episode you will discover: Why maintaining the drive and tenacity of a small band as you grow is important to keep achieving your goals in music. That avoiding perfectionism and working against that mindset will help you make necessary decisions as a band. Why placing a feature in an unconventional place on a song might be the best way to make it stand out, as long as it makes sense in the song. Answering our Limp Bizkit question at the end is a fun idea.   Find Half Me Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/halfmeband Twitter: https://twitter.com/Half_Me_mp3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/half_me.mp3/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/U043y8JwgkA Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@half_me Website: https://arising-empire.shop/kuenstler/half-me/ Merch: https://arising-empire.shop/kuenstler/half-me/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4LNvQot1CDYC3kWGW144XC?si=Or6z0wkqRfyd21ILG09

Finnish rock & metal band Cloudsight join us for their first interview ever following the release of their debut single Pure Heaven. In this episode, you will see: Why the band has taken its time to find a vocalist that can fit their vision and ever evolving song style. How learning from history and the mistakes of bands in the past can help any band grow independently. Why features can help any band discover new and better ways to layer vocals and lyrics over their instrumental songwriting. How a small post from the State of the Scene podcast helped this band get their new music off to a great start.   Find Cloudsight Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070944553639 Twitter: https://twitter.com/cloudsightfin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cloudsight/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cloudsightproject YouTube: https://youtu.be/TdNN8SXXRB8 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1KolhhZm1SOVLBxFDT56bx?si=xeyjuql8RWOnNFPdpAjX_g Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/

Tom Kiley from Patient Sixty Seven returns to the podcast to show all of us: The power social media has for any band when you build a community online of great, passionate fans. How social media can be leveraged into getting more opportunities like a successful debut album and a U.S. debut at Blue Ridge Rock Fest in 2023. How always showing gratitude can make you one of the internet's favorite bands of all time. Find Patient Sixty-Seven Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PatientSixtySeven Twitter (Band): https://twitter.com/Patient67band Twitter (Tom): https://twitter.com/TomKiely_ Instagram (Band): https://www.instagram.com/patient67band/ Instagram (Tom): https://www.instagram.com/tomkiely__/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patientsixtyseven YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@patientsixtyseven Website: https://patientsixtyseven.com Merch: https://patientsixtyseven.com/collections/all Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1wklENd4yCkEW1u0fkJR2c?si=8Q9oPB4RQu-usJuOk29TQA Apple Music: https://music.

Texas based rock and metal inspired Taken By Tides joins for an episode where you will discover: The mindset behind writing songs that feel epic and grand, inspired by Bring Me The Horizon's Sempiternal album. The importance of band chemistry when every member has different influences that contribute to the songwriting process. Why skill building and creating connections in the music industry can put any band on the path of success. Find Taken By Tides Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TakenByTides Twitter: https://twitter.com/TakenByTidesTX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TakenByTides/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/8r3HeohN9PQ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@takenbytidesband Website: https://takenbytidesband.com Merch: https://takenbytidesband.com/collections/all Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3g3R9lutRYQ8tnhDayhUHk?si=nG6XOt4GR9-FXogpnAJhGQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/taken-by-tides/979817684   Thank you to our Sponsor FNX Fitness: Get 20% Off Using Promo Code: CPP20

Above Snakes returns to the podcast for the second time where you will discover: The importance of building the best team around your band for success and avoiding scams. Why building positive relationships with other artists causes touring success with examples of From Ashes to New and Fire From the Gods. How Above Snakes is looking to grow and succeed in 2023 with new music and more touring.   Find Above Snakes Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abovesnakesmusic Above Snakes Syndicate Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/abovesnakessyndicate Twitter: https://twitter.com/Abovesnakesband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abovesnakesmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abovesnakesmusic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abovesnakesmusic Website: https://www.abovesnakesmusic.com Merch: https://www.abovesnakesmusic.com/shop Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/65ypgVh5p50BgrYjQylzBv?si=1eCMbQ0hR9e-VmrhChPYkg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/above-snakes/1513676177   Thank you to

RōZY returns to the podcast for the first time in 2 years for a great episode where you will discover: The influence of the anime My Hero Academia had on RōZY when creating the instrumental composition of their brand new song "One For All." How Zoe evolved her vocal range to fit the song's anthemic drive, taking inspirit from great female leads like Lzzy Hale and Ash Costello. The different ideas we come up with to help any emerging band promote their new music on multiple online platforms.   Find RōZY Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRoZYOfficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRozyOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therozyofficial/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therozyofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@rozyvevo7869/videos Website: https://www.rozyofficial.com Merch: https://www.storefrontier.com/rozyofficialmerch Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5GOsqnELNHyXOwg5wvpMsm?si=cGvsUKNQQJm4gP7tBzelzA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/rozy/1359350638   Thank

Poised to be the rock and metal breakout band of 2023, Catch Your Breath is our guest where you will discover: How Catch Your Breath evolved their sound, leading to the success of their hit song "Dial Tone." How internal band chemistry and collaboration will help any band expand their sound beyond what they think is capable. The mindset Catch Your Breath has around creating music that sets them up to be the breakout band in rock and metal for 2023.   Find Catch Your Breath Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catchyourbreathTX Twitter: https://twitter.com/CYB_TX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catchyourbreathband/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@catchyourbreathtx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CatchYourBreath Website: https://catchyourbreathband.com Merch: https://shop.catchyourbreathband.com Tour Dates: https://catchyourbreathband.com/tour-dates Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2fqPOGxG12nEERj8YG7p22?si=Y27qiBIVRKq3BBg5vbDSjA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/catch-your-b

With a new album due out January 20th 2023, Fastest Land Animal is our guest to help you understand: The importance of keeping the human element in your music to create your own, unique sound. How using classic recording technology to achieve certain sounds helps to create authenticity in your music. How finding and working with the right producer for your band will maximize the potential for success.   Find Fastest Land Animal Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flabandofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/flabandofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flabandofficial/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flabandofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FastestLandAnimal Website: https://fastestlandanimal.band Merch: https://shop.fastestlandanimal.band Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/14m9zrPR3e6gO6RaWX4X9O?si=mYy72D4kQ-Kq0kehCiRRTw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/fastest-land-animal/1529822349   Thank you to our Sponsor FNX Fitness: Get 20% Off Using Promo Code: CPP20 https

Jonathan Norris from Kingdom Collapse is back for his 5th time on the Chord Progression Podcast. Kingdom Collapse played 162 shows in 2022 including tours with From Ashes to New, Attack Attack, and their own headlining run. We talk about all the crazy show stories they have from 2022, why they are in the best position to grow even larger in 2023, and prep you (finally) for the DEBUT ALBUM! Get ready for the continued uprise of Kingdom Collapse in 2023.   Find Kingdom Collapse Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kingdomcollapse Kingdom Collapse Army Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2725700654331393 Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingdomcollapse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingdomcollapse/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kingdomcollapse YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KingdomCollapse Website: https://www.kingdomcollapse.com Merch: https://kingdomcollapse.bigcartel.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5OA7FiSNGhsL2ryfAtarP4?si=zZ5A89hETBGJOCIFyzBrbA Apple Music: https://m

Sumy from Dead Lakes stops by and it is all positive all the way through. We speak about life through music on this one, talking about stepping out of your comfort zone to experience life, and the magic that can bring. We also talk about connecting those emotions and experience to music, how we can understand all kinds of music through the emotional tells of our experiences, and how Stamina is a perfectly constructed song to show all of this. Dead Lakes is poised for a huge 2023, join them for the ride.   Find Dead Lakes Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deadlakesband Twitter: https://twitter.com/DEADLAKESBOIZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deadlakesband/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQNvRSpo-YQ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadlakesband Website: https://deadlakesband.com Merch: https://deadlakesband.com/shop Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0e14x1G9pTcCmLLzkFDhE0?si=sWgP_F8OTPK0b24iylUa8g Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dead-lakes/1208729916   Thank you t

Zahna is our guest on the podcast today. Her new album, Stronger Than Death, is out February 10th, and do we dive deep into the personal stories and themes Zahna wrote this about. From struggles as a woman in the music industry, disease and a kidney transplant, fighting for her marriage, and so much more, you see how Stronger Than Death shows us how powerful human will, mental strength, and love can take us past so many obstacles life throws our way.   Find Zahna Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zahnaofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/zahnaofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zahnaofficial/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zahnaofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ZahnaOfficial Website: https://www.zahnaofficial.com Merch: https://www.zahnaofficial.com/merch Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0HvsF5I55057H9hTIkn60F?si=JT_wmWRqRzK6VsRmLtdxQw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/zahna/1222175418   Thank you to our Sponsor FNX Fitness: Get 20% Off Using Promo Code: CPP

Lexy Messina is Back on the podcast once again. Her influence in the music industry and on Tik Tok behind her music and fashion personal brand has really grown in 2022, and we dive into all of it. We talk about Lexy working with UNFD Records in 2022, connecting with We Came As Romans, shooting content for Breaking Benjamin, and partnering with Blue Ridge Rock Fest in 2022. Plus we also talk about how Lexy values all of the relationships in music she has created, her predictions and plans for 2023, and she makes a BOLD manifestation call that we will all be checking in on at the end of the year.   Find Lexy Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cxberlex/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cxberlex   Thank you to our Sponsor FNX Fitness: Get 20% Off Using Promo Code: CPP20 https://fnx.grsm.io/cpp   Follow us on social media!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcast   Twitter: https://twitter.com/cppodofficial   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/   Tik Tok: htt

The gents from In Fear join us today. The band is releasing new music starting with the single "Abyss," and its story leads this podcast. We talk about the song's 4 year long process, how every other song the band has already released is leading to this sound, how the song was written around sleep paralysis, and how the fans promoting the song is helping the band get even more press. We also talk about how Ryan and Ben met their lead singer Hayden, supporting younger acts, and a copyright scare that almost scared the band silly. Enjoy to start out 2023!   Find In Fear Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/infearofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/infearofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infearofficial/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@infearofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@infearofficial Website: https://infear.co.uk Merch: https://infear.co.uk/collections/all Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HbS5oR1eY6yJARuVUtAz8?si=zZF_EkpCRaKBQt4xGi6_4A Apple Music: https://music.apple.

Elias from Nonpoint returns to close out the Chord Progression Podcast for 2022. Nonpoint is going out on the road with Sevendust to close out 2022, and we talk about that run and Nonpoint's spooky encounter at The Rave in Milwaukee. We also talk about the other shows Nonpoint played in 2022, including how much the look forward to playing Taste of Madison every year. But Elias also talks about the importance he places on caring for his vocals, the band's plan for 2023 with 361 Records, and dishes out great advice for everyone around being the best you can be and the importance of controlling your music decisions.   Find Nonpoint Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nonpointofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/nonpoint Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nonpointband/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nonpointofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NonpointOfficial Website: https://nonpointstore.com Merch: https://nonpointstore.com/collections/all Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6BdSOHfQ6kM

Woody and Fabian from Polar come in for an information filled podcast today. We start talking about the impact that the past few years have had on the band and other bands in the scene, including how Brexit has made it harder for British bands to tour, and how the pandemic and greed have made touring and live music much less of a fruitful venture. We also discuss the band's new album, Everywhere Everything, and its themes around the pandemic surrounding both mental health and the importance of the human connection.   Find Polar Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/polaruk Twitter: https://twitter.com/PolarUK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polaruk/ Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@polaruk YouTube: https://youtu.be/wbMkKxgKqZs Website: https://www.polaruk.co Merch: https://www.polaruk.co/#shopify-section-165452488300325482 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6eby39yemH7FjGVwJID1Tw?si=qDo-z62GQvK2v6i1kz0How Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/polar/6668657   Thank you to our Sponsor FN