Chord Progression

Oh boy, the guys from Valoria are on the Chord Progression Podcast today. We talk to the guys about their unique start during the pandemic, how their connection kept this project growing during that time, and their upcoming EP Dead Languages. We also dive into their single Wanderers and how their vocal dynamics alongside Joey Varela of VRSTY make the song stand out for the positive. And how does Dennis Rodman and Jeff Goldblum make it into the mix? Because music... finds a way.   Find Valoria Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreValoria Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearevaloria Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearevaloria/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9V4iTCLMoA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7EYPpggpuuByHaZSSWOts0?si=r48eaC2xQFKsTfgN3s06-A Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/valoria/1610877186   Thank you to our sponsor Custom Debuts: http://fluroes.myshopify.com/discount/CPP10 Use code CPP10 for 10% off your order.   Thank you to our sponsor FNX Fitness: htt

Seth of Watashi Wa is here on the Chord Progression Podcast today. The band is releasing their first new music in over 16 years with the release of their album People Like People on May 20th, so we talk about what it was like to write and record an album after that layoff. But then we dive deep into the album's meaning around taking a critical look at the plugged in generation and digital age, and the dangers inside of it. So we discuss media influence on dividing people, along with removing lenses to connect with others who differ in opinion from us, and connecting in person once again. It is deep, it is insightful, so don't miss any of it.   Find Watashi Wa Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watashiwaband Twitter: https://twitter.com/watashiwaband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watashiwaband/ Instagram (Seth): https://www.instagram.com/sethroberts/ YouTube (Tooth & Nail): https://www.youtube.com/c/toothandnail Furnace Fest TIX: https://www.furnacefest.us Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/a

In our 300th episode, Mac from JunkBunny joins the Chord Progression Podcast. Opening up with the latest updates on what is going on with the band, Mac then gives us a tour through the history of the band that includes getting signed at 16 years old, dropping out of public school to pursue music dreams, getting dropped from the label, and all the lessons learned along the way. We also discuss the band being independent and all of the work needed to be a successful band in today's day and age. A deep dive into Another Summer Song, how Kevin and Mac are connected via Rise Against, and a geek out on Bar Rescue. Happy 300 everyone.   Find JunkBunny Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JunkBunnyRocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/JunkBunny_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/junkbunny_/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@junkbunny_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypqM7fcl65vgsCbZ405hMg Website: https://junkbunny.rocks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2UdPcvUuTpvrq7flh94PaE?si=y37BkMt9Q5yCws

Pittsburgh metalcore outfit IRE stops by the podcast today. The band started in 2019, so we open by discussing their focused growth during the pandemic, and how they must make every dollar and every move work to their advantage as an independent band. But then it takes a turn for the fun when the guys talk about playing a live show without a drummer (and killing it) and how Brandon cried during a Nickelback show. Don't miss these guys.   Find IRE Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irebandofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/irebandofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ireband_official/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQWltB3iFshCNHAIhm6zpCA Website: https://ireband.com Tour: https://ireband.com/collections/tour Merch: https://ireband.com/collections/store Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EeMTIIMY3wV1JGsYzuCQE?si=BppTUSofQc6uQ_bE28iWrQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ire/1497467982   Thank you to our sponsor Custom Debuts: http://fluroes.myshopify.com/discount

Josh from The Protest stops by once again to the Chord Progression Podcast. After 200 episodes since the last time he was here, we catch up with Josh about playing during the pandemic and the reasons why, creating the Death Stare EP and its anthemic themes of hope and positivity, and the importance of music to help us through the darker times. Don't forget, The Protest is here. Find The Protest Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprotest Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheProtestRocks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprotestrocks/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheProtestRocks Website: https://www.theprotestrocks.com Merch: https://www.theprotestrocks.com/shop Tour: https://www.theprotestrocks.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3BTiVMFvgOUbi1I0WWVAbA?si=bCkgzB-mQAGI51NVKfNq7A Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-protest/65697476   Thank you to our sponsor Custom Debuts: http://fluroes.myshopify.com/discount/CPP10 Use code CPP10 for 10% off your order.   Thank you to o

Indey, the bassist of Windwaker, is on the podcast today. Windwaker recently signed with Fearless Records ahead of the release of their debut LP Love Language on May 6th. 2022. So we talk about the signing with Fearless Records, share funny stories from the road, and really see how the long release schedule for the album might have been beneficial for the band. On top of that, we dive deep into Love Language and its cohesive chaos construction, really geek out on the song Dopamine Freestyle, and confirm that there is no genre for Windwaker, they are there own thing. Do yourself a favor and listen to the album.   Find Windwaker Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/windwakerofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/windwakertweets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/windwakerofficial/ Instagram (Indey): https://www.instagram.com/indeysalvestro/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz2dVGYGJjpjp_INV0UrHZg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@windwakerofficial? Website: https://windwakerband.com Merch: https:/

Tyler from Hollow Front is here on the Chord Progression Podcast today. Hollow Front recently finished 2 tours headlined by We Came as Romans and Fit For A King in the past 6 months. Therefore we talk about those tours, what it was like playing with AVOID, and preview their upcoming tour with August Burns Red and We Came as Romans. Tyler and Kevin also talk about The Rave in Milwaukee and talk about it as one of their favorite venues. The band is releasing their new album "The Price of Dreaming" on May 27th, so we discuss the different making of the album compared to their others, having compassion to their fans when connecting to the music, and a few incredible deep dives into both "Thick as Blood" and "Dear Sons." From fun conversation to one with a lot of depth, dont miss the entire thing.   Find Hollow Front Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hollowfront Twitter: https://twitter.com/hollowfrontband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollowfront/ Instagram (Tyler): https://www.instagram.com/tyler

Bobby from Saliva is here today on the Chord Progression Podcast. The band's first new single "Revelation Man" in 4 years is out now and we dive deep into its personal meaning and discuss the importance of finding happiness and the positive impacts of therapy. We also talk about the band bringing back original frontman Josey Scott for their Blue Ridge Rock Fest set, what to expect going forward in 2022, and tease some fun things coming up. Dont miss out!   Find Saliva Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Saliva Twitter: https://twitter.com/Saliva Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saliva/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV0nslN6YcrfBScmpjyt3EQ Website: https://salivaofficial.com Merch: https://www.salivaapparel.co Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5S6hjAxgxjsLylsTtMIimO?si=qQWpPvTvSrqYoAfyjtS2gg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/saliva/391630   Thank you to our sponsor Custom Debuts: http://fluroes.myshopify.com/discount/CPP10 Use code CPP10 for 10% off your order.   Tha

Brandon Richie of The Brandon Richie Band is here. This one is all sorts of fun as we talk about the importance we place on music following the pandemic, understanding audience demographics to grow your band, Brandon showing his little brother his demos, and live show stories you will not believe. Plus we talk about the band's new single "If There's A God," ask why Betty White is on the cover art, and gush over the city of Milwaukee.   Find Brandon Richie Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandonrichieofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonrichieofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTYpp-iHT3PEwq6FkB29clg Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brandonrichieofficial?lang=en Website: https://brandonrichie.bandcamp.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7pKraio4ww1dx6S6PVAqUs?si=uOA7GBxFTQ6aIKfunEUuxA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/brandon-richie/300979655   Thank you to our sponsor Custom Debuts: http://fluroes.myshopify.com/discount/CPP10 Use code CPP10 for

Brandon from Palisades comes on for one great episode of the Chord Progression Podcast. We open talking about Brandon's journey taking over as the band's lead vocalist, and how the band is still tight with their former vocalist Lou. From there we talk about their recent single "Better" in depth around why Brandon wrote the song based off of is inner mental health challenges, and sheds light as to why we might be afraid to ask for help in that moment. We also discuss the band getting back out to live shows, and how they are set to give the positivity back to their fans with both live music and their new album Reaching Hypercritical (out July 22nd, 2022).   Find Palisades Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeArePalisades Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/WeArePalisades Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearepalisades/ Instagram (Brandon): https://www.instagram.com/brandonelgar/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/eYnIWDuEzSI Website: https://wearepalisades.com Merch: https://shop.artistarena.com/artists-1/pali

The Broken View shows up for a great episode of the Chord Progression Podcast. After another great instagram ad caught Kevin's attention, he wanted to talk to the guys about their debut album "On The Mend" and how they have grown from it. They also talk about how each person discovered music was their passion in life, Austin's vocal challenge on On The Mend, and why good quality is not good enough for the band. FFO: Caskets, Holding Absence, Rain City Drive   Find The Broken View Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebrokenview Twitter: https://twitter.com/thebrokenview Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokenview/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtiSqkUBg3sUnvKnwyaJk9w Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebrokenview Website: https://www.thebrokenview.com Merch: https://www.thebrokenview.com/shop Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0WI8BqDOolPRIxJy1ZHleB?si=_xiLM2OaQFuScAcWxLsQIg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-broken-view/1468368954   Thank you to our sponsor Cu

Travis from Hey Thanks! is on the Chord Progression Podcast today. The band has a new record "start/living" due out on May 27th. With the release, we talk about how this album came to be, how the band got signed by Iodine Records and how that is helping them better market the album, and how Travis got over dreaded "Demo-itis." Then we talk about what would have happened if we told the band "no" to the podcast, and then do this entire deep dive into neuroscience and how positive thoughts overall can positively impact mental health in the long term. This is a trip worth taking the ride.   Find Hey Thanks! Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heythanksla Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeyThanks_LA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heythanks_la/ Instagram (Travis): https://www.instagram.com/imtravisopal/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS6Djxo_eR4HI1d774WyOQw Website: https://heythankss.bandcamp.com Merch: https://deathwishinc.com/collections/iodine-recordings?ffm=FFM_60a69c719fc8da36a3e3800c7cde

YES THIS IS REAL! Will and Mal, the co-founders of When We Were Hungry, are on the Chord Progression Podcast today. Everything you needed to know about the festival before the lineup is announced is here. We ask if this is legit (of course it is), how this all started from Will's meme ability, and how the fans are helping market this thing and driving a lot of the passion. We also have some teasers in there for you as we rapid fire ask them questions about the festival. This is an episode and a festival you cannot miss.   Find When We Were Hungry Festival Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whenwewerehungryfestival The FACEBOOK FAN GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/384008090155571 Twitter: https://twitter.com/wwwhfest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whenwewerehungryfestival/ Website: https://whenwewerehungryfestival.com INQUIRIES Sponsorship: Sponsors@wwwhfest.com Vendor: Vendors@wwwhfest.com Artist Submission: Artists@wwwhfest.com Media: Media@wwwhfest.com Production: Production@wwwhfest.com

Anastasia Rose (Anastasia Canfield) is on the Chord Progression Podcast. Anastasia is a board-certified music therapist, licensed counselor, professional musician, and sits on the board of the Colorado Musicians Union as a Womxn's Committee Leader. In this episode, we discuss her expertise in musical therapy, the neuropsychology behind music, and how it is used to help many people. We then talk about her work in the Colorado Musicians Union, highlighting the struggles marginalized community members experience in the scene, and how we the fans can take steps in order to combat these issues. It is one of the best and most enlightening podcasts we have done so dont miss it.   Find Anastasia Online: Creative Remedies: https://www.creativeremediesllc.com Anastasia Rose (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/anastasiarosemusic/ Anastasia Rose (Website): https://anastasiarosemusic.com Anastasia Rose (Merch): https://anastasiarosemusic.com/store Anastasia Rose (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/artist/6tQOBb0kb5hrsy

Mike from Generation Underground is back on the Chord Progression Podcast, this time with new members Rob and Raf. Mike does not hold back when talking about what happened to the band recently with changes in members, managers, publicists, and what they've learned in order to make put the band in the position they want to. We then dive into everything you could imagine around the rock and metal scene. We discuss everything going on with MGK, how many smaller bands are bringing new ideas to the table and should be given the platform to rise up, adapting to culture and the internet to promote and grow your band, why we aren't embracing pop culture shedding more light onto the music scene, the Grammys, and why we should embrace the next generation. Dont miss out on this one, this band knows what's up.   Find Generation Underground Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/generationunder Twitter: https://twitter.com/generationunder Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/generationunder/ YouTube: https://www.yout

Brayan from Cheer Up Dusty is here on the Chord Progression Podcast today for a great time. Brayan talks about immigrating to the United States, and using pop punk music to learn English and connect to American culture. From there, we talk about the band seeing some good organic growth as of late, and how we must understand expectations so that we dont let our minds get lost in them. Finally we discuss the band's song "Everybody Hates Me" and the inspiration behind the entire thing. Let's pop punk the hell out of this one.   Find Cheer Up Dusty Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheerupdusty Twitter: https://twitter.com/cheerupdusty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheerupdusty/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CheerUpDusty Merch: https://cheerupdusty.myspreadshop.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5q3IEYLUoXQp2Io1kAyDE5?si=W8PUu9AiTNiWjw-Qla04Dw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/cheer-up-dusty/1493087860   Thank you to our sponsor Custom Debuts: http://fluroes.myshopify.c

Jonathan from Of The Wasteland stopped by for a spot on the Chord Progression Podcast. The member of this Miami band that takes influences from Guns n Roses & My Chemical Romance talks about the early grind the band went on that no one talks about in the music industry, how building confidence in yourself will build quality in your music, why bands should cater live shows to the fan experience, and not pigeon-holing yourself as a band early on. Could you see this band playing arenas in the future, listen and make the call yourself.   Find Of The Wasteland Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfTheWasteland Twitter: https://twitter.com/ofthewasteland Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofthewastelandofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiuSsb3u1CjG8K5cjBwyijA Midnight Vampire - Video: https://youtu.be/kEZMrw3W3DU Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6eeYSbAuLaj1x3q8aN1gph?si=xZ-7ZIsoSmKwaN_cfhU5qA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/of-the-wasteland/1157246478   Thank y

Diego from Lions At The Gate is here with us today. Following years in Ill Niño, Diego talks about the new focus of Lions At The Gate. We discuss how the band is focused on a long term growth plan to achieve their goals, not chasing the fastest dollar or the sexiest decision, and why they are not focused on following the assumptions fans have about their music. Also we talk about the band's upcoming new music and their live show focus in 2022. This one is fantastic for those artists looking to grow their band the right way.   Find Lions At The Gate Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lionsatthegate Official Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lionsatthegateofficialfanpage Twitter: https://twitter.com/lionsatthegate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lionsatthegate/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LionsAtTheGate Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lionsatthegate Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lionsatthegate Website: http://latgofficial.com Merch: https://shop.bandwear.com/collections/lions-

Brent "Deadly" Smedley (Iced Earth) and Bill from Out Of Darkness are on the Chord Progression Podcast. Deadly talks about the band's cover of I Surrender by Celine Dion, and how the band's arrangement takes the song in a whole new direction. We also discuss the song with Bill when he enters, what to expect from the band in 2022, and early ideas around the new material the band is working on. Let's rock with these guys!   Find Out Of Darkness Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OutOfDarknessTheBand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outofdarknessband/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OutOfDarkness Website: https://outofdarkness.live Bandcamp: https://outofdarkness.bandcamp.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3yUcKPxhyuss4ygqgNbqaZ?si=065qoQUSR2a5jN2bnOjjJg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/out-of-darkness/267240349 Thank you to our sponsor Custom Debuts: http://fluroes.myshopify.com/discount/CPP10 Use code CPP10 for 10% off your order.   Thank you to our sponsor FNX Fitness: h

Chris from A Mirror Hollow is BACK on the podcast for the first time since 2020. We talk about the band readying their new EP to come out in the spring, the single Only Hell, and working on this EP with people like Doc Coyle and Meegs Rascon. We also dive deep into the importance of having creative freedom as a musician, and crazy ways the band might be promoting themselves. It is always good to have a great talk between friends.   Find A Mirror Hollow Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AMirrorHollow Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMirrorHollow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amirrorhollow/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/amirrorhollow Website: https://amirrorhollow.bandcamp.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/19AX0GnIedqJbeZnEDxj6f?si=P2r4SUfZRhKHHlUarUdr2g Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/a-mirror-hollow/865594526 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B00JSKKBWU?ref=dm_sh_b344-a819-dmcp-b05d-9cecc&musicTerritory=US&marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER   Thank you t