Chord Progression

Jessica of Red Calling is on the podcast today. Red Calling is in the Opening Act 2022 contest, to open for every show at the Hollywood Bowl in October. What better way to get to know the band than right here? We talk about why the band plays their style of radio hard rock, how Jessica got influenced in music at an early age, and how they are viewing the Opening Act contest as a great success, regardless of the outcome. This is a great way to get into this band and vote for them, RIGHT HERE!   Find Red Calling Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redcalling.band Twitter: https://twitter.com/redcalling Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redcalling/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYiTnAhwZEN-_XrBY3wBVCA Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@redcalling Website: http://www.redcallingmusic.com Merch: http://www.redcallingmusic.com/store.html Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/066zYfWSGm0uqe1L0k2ISM?si=xelnZuwHSMqCwvO6CPbaZA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/red-calling/437532325 OP

Keith and Noah from punk rock's Everybody Gets One are on the Chord Progression Podcast for a great episode. We dive deep into the band's style of "the sweaty style of punk your dad used to slam dance to in someone's basement" and why they gravitated towards that style. We also dive into how the name came to be, their pre-show energy drink ritual, and a large looking into their upcoming EP 15 Minutes of Lame where a song is inspired by.. Clark Griswold? Yea you read that right.   Find Everybody Gets One Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eg1band Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everybodygetsoneband/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4a6CX-fZ7372Ysh9Lnrnjw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/01o1bGsnxFpXdKcAoP7w3F?si=Y7hePWnhQOGCwrEPE4GCEQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/everybody-gets-one/1580760619   Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CPP at https://www.manscaped.com #ad #manscapedpod   We Are Sponsoring WHEN WE WERE HUNGRY FESTIVAL: https://whenwe

Shane from the beloved pop punk band With The Punches stops by the Chord Progression Podcast. With the Punches is back after their 9 and a half year "nap" and better than ever. We discuss how the band has always understood social media connection from the start, what all happened during that 9 and a half year break, and the process of creating the inspiring Discontent EP. Plus we dive into the idea that you are able to change your life and go after your passions, regardless of age.   Find With The Punches Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/withthepunches Twitter: https://twitter.com/withthepunches Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withthepunches/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@withthepunches YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNfC8wlJ24g Bandcamp: https://withthepunchesny.bandcamp.com/album/discontent Merch: https://withthepunches.presspressmerch.com/shop/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4USpQ4wWk8VrkCzQiSNb3u?si=ouXa69lVRwSjg4ZNh4rcxg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist

The guys from Clearfight are on the Chord Progression Podcast today. With influences in the pop punk world, we discuss how they are much more than a pop punk band, bringing energy and vigor with all of their influences to their music. We also talk about their show with Belmont, how they are going to get more recognition for the band, and shed light on issues we see touring in the scene today (think MGK). Ooh is this a good one.   Find Clearfight Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareclearfight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareclearfight/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weareclearfight YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU24diJcJAwfu03lVAwZsSw Website: https://www.clearfight.com Merch: https://www.theoriarecords.com/collections/clearfight Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4cpQ6rtsrsGTOPioevJQCb?si=WuWCEDGhQlmpP0okfDPnaQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/clearfight/1582496715   Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CPP at https://www.manscaped.com

Madame Mayhem is back on the Chord Progression Podcast. Since her last appearance in March of 2021, she has released 2 new singles, returned to touring, and had her first child. So that means we talk about her first tour as a mother and the emotions she has, balancing her love of touring and spending time with her son both now and in the long term (her mindset on this is top notch). We also discuss her new single Inside Out, dissect it, and she shares a fantastic story about yelling at her brother from the stage. Always a pleasure to have Madame Mayhem on the podcast, dont miss it.   Find Madame Mayhem Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madamemayhem Twitter: https://twitter.com/MayhemOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madamemayhem/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaGn7bpY65jA4EEutzmxVog Website: https://www.madamemayhem.com Merch: https://www.madamemayhem.com/store/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2csKr0KJgCIEx9xRXKhjS7?si=WzqlIQIBQg-e6ojrwjpO1w Apple Music: https://music

Andrew from the Seattle metal band Opponent is here on the Chord Progression Podcast today. The band released their new album Sentinel earlier in July, and we dive deep into the entire idea of the album and the band. Andrew discusses his purpose for writing to say something to help out those who listen to the music, taking accountability and seeing that you are your own worst enemy, giving yourself permission to live your life, and the depth Sentinel has to achieve all of this. This is an inspirational episode and is a must listen and watch.   Find Opponent Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/opponentband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opponentband/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbFaVDfkI00 Website: https://www.solidstaterecords.com/opponent Merch: https://solidstate.merchnow.com/collections/opponent Tour with Demon Hunter: https://www.demonhunter.net/shows Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4cSlo0UuPbN76e5N4mEeQb?si=ULJZKTBHQSyoUlAccNsyjA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/

Nick and Connor from Almost Gone bring their pop punk energy to the Chord Progression Podcast. The band is releasing their newest single "Three Oh Six" on July 22nd, and it will be aided by the band's most ambitious music video. Here we discuss the inspiration behind the song, what it was like creating the music video, and the importance of having that underdog mentality to scrap and claw your way to the top when it comes to marketing the song and video, and growing the band every single day.   Find Almost Gone Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almostgonerva Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostgonerva/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5frJrbY1nc-grNph_K87ig Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ntgOzxow3WO9byapDmut9?si=0vN7iEdIQwaxGJEi4ZBRnw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/almost-gone/1549846510 Catch them Live in Arlington, VA on July 23rd: https://www.renegadeva.com/shows/almost-gone723   Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CPP at https://www.m

Matti and Hendrik from the German band blacktoothed are on the podcast today. The band's new album, JULI, is available as of July 29th so we discuss the creative genius that Matti is writing this album (as stated by Hendrik), proving that their dynamic sound can fit at any festival and in any concert lineup, and how there is always an 80's rock inspiration on their albums. This one is a fun one, and a fun band to get into, so don't miss it.   Find blacktoothed Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blacktoothed Twitter: https://twitter.com/blacktoothedDE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacktoothed/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/Hxu2u-QZ7tM Website: https://arising-empire.com/artists/blacktoothed Merch: https://arising-empire.shop/kuenstler/blacktoothed/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0guYG99gfJe7LYCF4WR3c6?si=dVocV0wkQm-Il_Yemhqg_g Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/blacktoothed/1506964874   Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CPP at https://www.manscaped.com #ad

Josh from Sugar Spine is on the Chord Progression Podcast today. Josh started Sugar Spine while quarantined in a hotel in Australia, where he created the entire project himself from the comfort of a bathrobe. We discuss the creation process, concerns around playing live as he is currently the only man in the band, why you must treat your band like a business to succeed in today's music scene, and call on Nik Nocturnal and the 2 Rockin Grannies to react to the next Sugar Spine song when it drops.   Find Sugar Spine Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sugarspine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sugar.spine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR17pkJCZipn7lexDn5KDbg Website: https://sugarspine.bandcamp.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xevVC5j2Ink2VeA2wnwkR?si=sPqfw4VeQ9y8Dk_OV1TsUw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sugar-spine/1587247860   Check out Josh's other band Unburden: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnburdenNL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unburden.

Oh lord, Lenny and Lucas from Down Again come in for an unforgettable Chord Progression Podcast. The band's emo & post hardcore sound is unique in today's world, but will bring you back to 2007 like you always wanted to. We talk about how the band created their sound, how they are working through booking struggles post-pandemic, a look into their recent single Saboteur, and then there is an idea that is created using their music on a certain website that might take the band to completely new heights. Don't miss it.   Find Down Again Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downagainband Twitter: https://twitter.com/DownAgainBand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downagainband/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClz85dEsdvPii2UToCHVNSA Website: https://www.downagainband.com March: https://www.downagainband.com/merch Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3VADUyTA4L4MZl8hnGZBJK?si=yjNbsGOfRzun_rpbSwOG5A Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/down-again/1512233735   Get 20% OFF @manscap

Robert from Sleep Signals is on the Chord Progression Podcast today. Following a bus accident in August of 2021, Sleep Signals has been on the road to recovery and triumphing over this tragedy, and they re all set for a massive return to the stage. In this episode, we talk with Robert about the support the band has gotten after the accident from the fans and the music scene as a whole, the biggest challenges they had to overcome during this time, why Travis's recovery might be their biggest inspiration, and the strength the know they have coming out of this. Plus the band recently released their video for "The Return," a fitting beginning to the epic comeback.   Find Sleep Signals Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepsignals Sleep Society Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/233279310492237 Twitter: https://twitter.com/sleepsignals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleepsignals/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/sleepsignals Website: http://www.sleepsignals.net Merch: https://sle

We Struck Gold from the United Kingdom is on the Chord Progression Podcast today. The band has released their Feel Nothing EP and we discuss a few thing around its creation and release. We talk about the band's challenges booking live dates following the pandemic, how they are focusing on the quality of their music and live show, and how the EP was created during the pandemic when Omar was stuck in another country for almost a year. Hear how that impacted the lyrical writing of this EP, why Spotify numbers can be a fallacy, and many, many funny stories to get you into this band with some laughs and some great music.   Find We Struck Gold Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westruckgold Twitter: https://twitter.com/we_struck_gold Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westruckgolduk/?hl=en Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@westruckgold?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WeStruckGold Website: https://westruckgold.co.uk Merch: https://westruckgold.co.uk/shop Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4

Tiege from Sink In joins for a masterclass Chord Progression Podcast episode. This episode has everything from stereotypical mosh pit guys, Punk Goes Parrot covering Jimmy Buffett, as well as stage diving off of hay bales. But any band out there should pay attention to this episode as we dive into making the most out of your content, focusing your live show to win the crowd in the time you have, and giving it your all. But we also dive deep into the music scene today, why we should be supporting the experimentation, championing the success of bands breaking through in pop culture, and why we should all be paying attention to the bands in the UK right now. Plus as a bonus, Kevin and Tiege give their 5 bands that are going to be the most important bands in the scene over the next few years. No matter where you are in music, this is a podcast you MUST listen to.   Find Sink In Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sinkinpa Twitter: https://twitter.com/sinkinband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sinkinba

Michael and Damon from Of Virtue return to the Chord Progression Podcast. A lot has happened to the band over the last 6 months from signing with Arising Empire records, releasing their song "Sinner" to much acclaim, and releasing a brand new single "Hypocrite." We dive into all of that with the band, the energy reset we see in the music scene following the pandemic, and how gatekeeping in metal is fracturing with the emergence and growing popularity of bands broadening their sound like Bring Me The Horizon, Spiritbox, Bad Omens, Ice Nine Kills, and more. Insightful, fun, and a great time, what more could you want?   Find Of Virtue Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ofvirtue Twitter: https://twitter.com/OFVIRTUE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofvirtue/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0eN4nTaHaIxFw9ae6ghhwQ "Sinner" Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B6NLYcDcv8 "Hypocrite" video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3FUbedB6hc Website: https://ofvirtueband.com Merch: https://ofvirtueb

The boys from the metalcore band Obsidian Mind are on the podcast today. Coming from the Cincinnati area, you fist get to know what bands inspired Obsidian Mind, and how they take a lot of inspiration from The Ghost Inside. From there, we dive into their latest single, Sapphire, discussing its themes about emotional and mental abuse cutting deeper than the physical, the more mature sound of the song, and the outro breakdown that will throw you out of your chair. You like metalcore? GOOD because this one is for you.   Find Obsidian Mind Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ObsidianMindOH Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obsidianmind/ "Sapphire" Music Video: https://youtu.be/ItUTDyZqD0U Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3adRnmCpbqvYJrJODNpdkn?si=Zwt0sQQ-TAaymYCWVoQeOQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/obsidian-mind/1592575605   Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CPP at https://www.manscaped.com #ad #manscapedpod   We Are Sponsoring WHEN WE WERE HUNGRY FESTIVAL:

Kevin from ValleyHeart comes to the podcast today talking all about the band's newest album "Heal My Head." We dive into the idea of the album and how it can be seen as a progressive move from their previous works. Then we dive deep into the concept of buffering and how it can lead into some incredible ideas. But the meat of the podcast comes when we go into the songs "The Numbers" and "Your Favorite Jacket." Their concepts of feeling pressure based on age, comparison, and Kevin's great allegory of plants will have you say "this album speaks to me." So dont miss it.   Find ValleyHeart Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valleyheartma Twitter: https://twitter.com/valleyheartma Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valleyheartma/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/toothandnail Website: https://www.toothandnail.com/valleyheart Merch: https://toothandnailrecords.merchnow.com/collections/valleyheart Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/39cSG80bKnk96yuvGv5KlT?si=eorOI9mKQSiVH4L6xV7ykw Apple Music: https:/

Jasan from Centershift is on the Chord Progression Podcast today. Jasan talks about starting back again with Centershift after Onesidezero, and how he is getting to create more personal relationships with the fans starting back with smaller shows. We also discuss how he is using his experience to help mentor and guide other younger bands in the scene try and achieve their dreams. We also discuss what inspired Centershift, what to expect from the band, and Kevin goes all TED Talk about being inspired by music.   Find Centershift Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centershift Twitter: https://twitter.com/centershiftrock Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centershift_og/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPYC_oH2hZ-9rInLKV7XyeA Website: https://centershift.live Merch: https://centershift.bandcamp.com/merch Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4QkvAYDhL2TqKEZuyayHGp?si=ALDLBarJTNGMIK1L6rLgXA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/centershift/1579054651   Thank you to our sponsor Cus

Adamo and Gavin from Ghostatic are on the Chord Progression Podcast today for an absolute barnburner of an episode. Being signed to Imagen Records, we talk about the band seeing seven dust and the inspiration it brings to live music for Ghostatic which includes stage diving, squirrel suits, Gavin breathing fire, and bringing circus influences to their show. We also share crazy stories like the drummer Bailee and her love of snack food, 10 cent beer night, and a look into the expanding sound of the band on their newest single "Still Haunt My Dreams." This is a wild one, a fun one, a great one.   Find Ghostatic Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ghostatic Twitter: https://twitter.com/GhostaticMusic Twitter (Adamo): https://twitter.com/AdamoFiscella Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghostatic/ Instagram (Gavin): https://www.instagram.com/_gavinkerr_/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AdamoFiscella LinkTree: https://drum.io/ghostatic Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1EJC5MzEFZPIuiBLhvAXKl?si=Z

Maria from the dynamic band Future Palace is on the Chord Progression Podcast today. Future Palace has been on the road a lot since the return of live music, so we discuss the tours, predict how native English speakers will react to the music, and how Maria's vocal range has challenged her on tour. With the band releasing their new album "Run" on June 10th, we also talk about how dynamic it is, which of the deep cuts you need to hear, and why Run is a 2022 album of the year candidate. This band is going places, join them as a fan now!   Find Future Palace Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futurepalace Twitter: https://twitter.com/FuturePalaceDE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurepalaceofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FuturePalace Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futurepalace Website: https://future-palace.com Tour: https://future-palace.com/#tourdates Merch: https://future-palace.com/#shop Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4QnuZOyl4C9d1keyOZXJ21?si=euOaqXlTRDWrCDbQ0588DQ Ap

Austin from LIMBS joins the Chord Progression Podcast today. LIMBS is releasing their new EP "Coma Year" on June 24th and we dive deep into what inspired the album around the concept of loss and uncertainty, along with how the EP's construction really connects us all. We also talk about some tour stories, geek out on the band AVOID, and the inspiration Austin got being on tour with Motionless in White and Beartooth in early 2020. Don't sleep on this band.   Find LIMBS Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whoislimbs Twitter: https://twitter.com/whoisLimbs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoislimbs/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whoislimbs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChxS5slIoHB50ZCuqE61gZg Website: https://www.whoislimbs.com Merch (UNFD): https://unfdcentral.com/store/limbs/ Merch (Band): https://downrightmerch.com/collections/limbs The Beautiful Coma Tour (with Greyhaven): https://www.whoislimbs.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6iXX6v3cFowf2ikYwA6uHX?si=aWKMYzptRx-9CZbt