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Do you remember when you fell in love with your first band or artist that you found all on your own? It was one of the most magical moments of your life, and one that has influenced the music that you love and listen to forever.Today, we have an artist that not only embodies that in the music that she creates, but the concepts of gaining new perspectives about yourself in the process as well.Lea from lolitslea joins the Chord Progression Podcast today! With her neon pop punk sound and new album "Nothing Lasts Forever" coming out on October 11th, join us and discover lolitslea as we discuss:The backstory of Lea getting into music, and how a viral moment from her acapella group in college showed her that a career in music was a viable option.Why the music that you first fall in love with on your own as a kid shapes and influences your life going forward, leading to the neon pop punk sound she created.A look into the album Nothing Lasts Forever, and how one song written about the selling of her Nintendo DS leads

One thing we love to see is when bands that we bring to the podcast pick up success and want to come back to talk all about it. It is something that lets us know the band is doing great, and reiterates that you should be getting into them.This band went from hoping for success, to seeing that budding success build with more shows, more tours, and new songs growing faster than ever. And how was this all done? One word... CONSISTENCY.The guys from The Failsafe rejoin the Chord Progression Podcast to share their success in the last 5 months. Join us as we talk about:The success the band has seen in the growth of their music, fandom, and notoriety since the release of Dying to Exist.Why the band's success can be attributed to one major attribute... Consistency.A preview of the new song Wolves, and why the band trusted us to write the press release for this song.A fantastic follow up to our first interview with these budding stars. Hit the subscribe button to not miss out on the next great band.Find The Failsafe O

The first time we brought Catch Your Breath to the Chord Progression Podcast, their smash hit Dial Tone was topping the charts. They came back again late last year, as their hit album Shame on Me was about to drop. Since then, the band has continued to get bigger and bigger every step of the way.So now towards the end of 2024, has the band continued that massive explosion in music, and is there a lot more to come? The answer is absolutley YES.The guys from Catch Your Breath rejoin the Chord Progression Podcast for the 3rd time! With the deluxe edition of Shame On Me releasing on September 27th, and a few gigantic tours coming up, catch up with catch Your Breath as we discuss:How they are prepping to support Dayseeker on tour, and why they are consistently looking for ways to improve so the band can continue to reach the next level.Why the band is happy to have Teddy back!The deluxe edition of Shame On Me, why their most emotional song ever is yet to drop, and how this is going to take the band into the next e

The music industry is constantly evolving, and the past 5 years have seen some of the most drastic change in how bands market themselves, deliver their music, and are more likely to go independent. So how are record labels adapting to the times?We have seen a trend of more bands going towards smaller labels to fill their needs. And what we discovered was that a people-first and relationship-first mindest is what driving bands to more independent record labels, not a "money-first" mindset.Peter, the founder of Manic Kat Records, is our guest today on the Chord Progression Podcast. Get in the know with this man and this label on this episode as we discuss.The history of Manic Kat Records, and why it was started and allowed to thrive like so many other great bands, not being afraid of the unknown.What the selection process and criteria looks like for Manic Kat Records to select and sign bands.Why the label puts the people and the artists first above what is going to make the quickest dollar, showing a better rel

How does a band go from reaching out to people on Reddit to market themselves, to signing with a great record label in 7 months time? The answer... ATTENTION TO DETAIL!Whether it is the making of the music, the marketing of it, the live show, the social media game, whatever it may be, attention to detail in how you create your art and get people to know about it will reap great rewards.Spizz and Koza from the metalcore band ADVENTS return to the Chord Progression Podcast for the second time in 2024, this time as a band signed to InVogue Records. On this epsidoe we dive into:The story of how Advents was spotted by & signed to InVogue Records, and why attention to detail is so important for other bands trying to follow suit.How the band now faces new challenges going from an independent band to singing with a record label, and why going all in on their music is the only option to continue this success.A look into the newest single Liminal, and how it encapsulates the band's overall writing process to be foc

One of the coolest, and rarest things, you see from a band as they grow for many year is longtime fans joining as members. But why is it one of the coolest things you could see?Pretty simple actually. It is because not only do those fans bring their ow personal influences to the music to help it evolve, but they have a built-in knowledge and respect of the original sound to evolve the band in the right way.The guys from Showoff join the Chord Progression Podcast today. As they release the brand new EP, Haverstraw, enjoy as we discuss:How the band integrated longtime fans as band members, and did so with the most amount of success possible for their sound and for their future.Why they are willing to break the rules of music and music theory in order to make a good song.The deep reason why melody carrier emotion of a specific moment for all of us, and the understanding Showoff has when implementing that into their music. A great band to check out that we can say is partially from our hometown. So tap that subsc

Back in 2018, Kerrang called this band one of the 6 Underground Metal Bands Redefining the Scene. In the past 6 years, this band has continued to make heavy music to please your ears, and make you fall in love with metalcore all over again.Now in 2024, how are they living up to that moniker of a band redefining the scene? Well there is a new album coming out, and it includes an evolved sound on it as well.Jack from Pittsburgh metalcore band 156/Silence joins the Chord Progression Podcast. With the band on tour supporting Sings of the Swarm, and with a new album "People Watching" due out on September, we answer that question by discussing:How the band evolved their sound on People Watching by including more synths and cleans that were inspired by metalcore from the early to mid 2000's (think onlder The Devil Wears Prada for reference).Why trying new things with your music fosters your continued creativity, and the reason you should not just stick with the same sound and riffs over and over again.With a greater

Today's world is dominated by a focus on the fake world of social media, and a fear to stand for anything that has the smallest chance of being seen as controversial. It has caused so much of us to focus on what is on the screen in front of us compared to real life.However, there is a metal band that focuses on the opposite. Focusing on the world in front of us, standing up for what they believe in, and making the live experience one you need to be a part of.Waylon from A Killer's Confession joins the Chord Progression Podcast with the release of the new album, Victim 1, ready to come out in September. So on this episode, we talk with Waylon about:Why he is not afraid to push out his message of protecting kids at all costs into everything A Killer's Confession does, and isn't afraid to stand tall on that.How social media and Tik Tok have ruined the human experience and our fight to preserve genuine art in a world of fake.A preview of the new album, Victim 1, and how it is conceptualized in a 3 part story that

Has your favorite band evolved their sound over time? Of course they have! As time goes on, bands evolve their sound as life influences their interests differently.Now this band that has toured with Alter Bridge, Mammoth WVH, and Fozzy is doing the same, and is ready to take that next step to becoming a much bigger band than you could imagine.The guys in Pistols at Dawn join the Chord Progression Podcast today. With more new music being released in the coming year, we sit back and discussThe new direction of their music with a much broader influence in programming, and how Not Sorry is a taste of the sound that is to come.Embracing the randomness of social media to help grow the band, all while keeping each piece of content connected to the music that they are making overall.Why having the mindset of a headliner when you are the opening band will help you mentally drive to being that headlining act. Yes, in a manifestation way.If you are not into Pistols At Dawn, this is the perfect time to get into them. So

Fame On Fire has been on the consistent rise in the rock and metal world since the release of Welcome To The Chaos in 2022. Touring with bands like Falling In Reverse, and going out on their own headlining tour, has shown they are here to stay.So what is next for the band in 2024 with a new album set to release in September? Well that was something that we wanted to find out as well.Bryan from Fame On Fire returns to the Chord Progression Podcast for the first time since 2021. With a new album called The Death Card due to release on September 6th, join us as we discover the album talking aboutHow the band used Tarot cards to inspire each song on the album, and why Bryan dove so deep into the Tarot world in order to ensure his lyrics hit on every level.A number of the unreleased songs on the album, and why Lie To Me may be Bryan's best and most vulnerable song to date.Why it is a good idea to show some love for your bus driver while on the road.This is a great 30 minutes to prepare you for the next Fame On Fir

2 years ago when Future Palace released their second album run, we brought lead singer Maria to the podcast. And we thought the band would grow large following that album. So what happened to them?While they have not toured the USA (yet), they have grown over in Europe playing support slots for Electric Callboy, becoming a mainstay on major festival lineups across the continent, and going on European-wide headlining tours. However, the band has also dealt with personal struggles accepting this success, and growing in confidence while not showing fear in expressing their beliefs through the music they make.With the release of the band's 3rd album, Distortion, set to come out on September 6th, Maria returns to the Chord Progression Podcast to prepare you for the rise of Future Palace across the world. We discussMaria's struggle dealing with imposter syndrome, as the band works to accept their fantastic growth and understand that the positive impact caused by their music is well deserved.The reaction to the sing

In early 2023, we had a band reach out to us about wanting to be on the podcast to show off the new music they had been working on. But without warning, they vanished on us. So what happened to them?Well, middle of 2024, this metalcore band came back with new music, and a whole story to tell about why it took so long. And any artist or musician can watch this and learn a thing or 2 about the music creation process.The guys from California's own Screams Of Syrens join the Chord Progression Podcast. With new music coming out very soon, we dive deep into.The story of the band over the past year, and the difficulty of writing new music with a rotating roster of band members during that process.A stressed importance of finding the right band chemistry and building on it in order to make sure there is success going forward for every facet of the band.Why the band stepped back from social media during the writing process to focus on the 'product' and why you should do the same.If the new music will make you do the R

Over time, we in music have seen many members of other bands come together and form super groups. And the results always depend on overall band chemistry, and willingness to adapt to a different writing style.This European super group shows how overall chemistry works to create great music that hits on every level from metal to post-hardcore, and why a focus on mental health made this band click on every level.Timo (Our Mirage) from the supergroup Alleviate joins the Chord Progression Podcast today! With a new album called DMNS ready to release on August 23rd, we sit down and chat aboutThe band's origin story including being inspired by an online session of GTA, and how Nik Nocturnal is involved with all of this.Why the band put so much focus on mental health with DMNS, including how they experienced standing by other members of the band when mental health issues arose during the writing process.A look into DMNS, and why the heavier backing mixed with lighter production always has the perfect contrast on ever

Fans are always concerned when their favorite band begins to evolve their sound. They are afraid that it is going to change the band, the music, and take away from something they love. But fans don't think about who is even more scared than they are... the band themselves.We went to Germany to find a band that is evolving the sound on their 4th record, discover why they were nervous to do it, but show why it was the right choice in the end.Sven from the German metalcore/post-hardcore band Rising Insane joins the Chord Progression Podcast today! With a brand new album, Wildfires, coming out on August 23rd, we end up getting into it with Sven talking about:How Rising Insane worked to grow and evolve their sound on this record, and why they were nervous about going through a new process.The songs on the new album Wildfires and why they were a lot more open emotionally than before.Greatness surrounding German Metal Festivals and why you should attend one.Quick, fun, insightful, and so much more. Hit the subscribe

As rock and metal have begun a return to resurgence in pop culture popularity in the 2020's, we are getting closer and closer to the next "golden age" of heavy music?But what is causing this resurgence to a golden age? Who are the artists and the rockstars making this happen? Why are rockstars something that we need? And what is it about the new music being made that is causing metal to thrive? We have one of the artists massively emerging in this to show you.Jeris Johnson joins the Chord Progression Podcast today with his new album, Dragonborn, ready to be released on August 23rd. On this episode, go deep with Jeris Johnson and us as we talk about:Music being a marathon and not a sprint, and why Jeris is always looking to improve in music, knowing authenticity and passion will shine through. A reason why he is massively endorsed by Ronnie Radke.The reason why metal music is growing, but has not hit the next golden age just yet, and the reason why we are all attracted to rockstars.A look into the new album DR

When we see a band described as the offspring of Linkin Park and Fall Out Boy, we are easily going to be curious about what that sound is like, and where it came from.What we found was a band that took their influences from rock, metal, hip hop, and pop, learning the hooks that make bands like Nickelback so popular, and found a creative sound that is ready to soar after already being feature on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Football Night in America.Jake from Autumn Kings joins the Chord Progression Podcast today as we have one of the most insightful conversations you will ever hear around music creation from an emerging artist. That is why we dive deep into:Why Linkin Park was the most integral band influnecing so many artists today, and how Autumn Kings took that genre-blending focus their own way.How Nickelback writes such incredible hooks with the use of wordplay, and how Jake became obsessed with using that inspiration for Autumn Kings.A look into the newest single Hellbound, and why storytellin

When you are in a band that has traditionally been built on being DIY, it is hard to trust others to bring in into the band and help grow it to its large potential.But what happens when you have a band with members that are all interested in other aspects of being in the music business, and can help maintain that DIY approach as the team grows? Now that's a recipe for success.Eyker and Brendan from Set For Tomorrow join the Chord Progression podcast today. We give you the best possible introduction to this new band talking about:How Set For Tomorrow's origins in the DIY style have blended well working with others to continue to grow the band, while still maintaining the DIY energy.The importance of taking chances and putting yourself out their for your dreams, similar to what brought Eyker into the band.A look into their recent single CTRL, and how its surface level relationship focus goes much deeper into a song about personal growth and accountability.Always bringing you great new bands to check out is our

So much can change in 2 years. From what you like, where your life is at, who you are in relationships with, all of it. For the music industry, much has changed too in how music is distributed, marketed, and consumed.So how can a band who hasn't released anything new in 2 years compete in this musical landscape? They Bear Grylls it. IMPROVISE, ADAPT, OVERCOME.Joey from In Her Own Words joins the Chord Progression Podcast today (rounding out the roster of Thriller Records bands to make it to the podcast.) On this episode, we dive deep into:What the band has been up to over the past two years, and why it took them that long to begin releasing new music again.Why In Her Own Words is adapting to the current state of music and releasing a new song every month for 12 straight months.The brand new song "Beg For More" and what to expect on the other 11 songs yet to be released, from a lyrical and musical standpoint.Rounding out a label never felt so good. Join us by hitting subscribe as we go for round 2 with Thrille

When a band has been around for 30 years, clearly they have done something right with their music, presentation, everything. But how does a band that has been around this long not only stay relevant but keep growing?In 2024, with new music coming out, a masked persona, and a culture that is becoming more accepting to metal and cosplay as a whole, there is no perfect time than right now for this band to grow again after 30 years.Today, Skinny from Mushroomhead joins the Chord Progression Podcast, masked and all. With the band's 9th album, Call The Devil, releasing on August 9th, we take 30 minutes to talk about:Properly releasing this album with a European and USA tour, when the previous album was released during the pandemic.How the band continues to experiment on Call The Devil, still showing enthusiasm for music creation for over 30 years.Why Mushroomhead is in a great position to continue having a great resurgence with a sound and a persona that culture is much more appreciative of.A great interview with a

Today's music world is all about the single, trying to stay relevant for an algorithm, and trying to go viral. It is not necessarily sustainable for high quality music.But there are still bands that are using the current landscape to their advantage, and allowing their individualistic sound to be the attraction point for fans across generations. And today, we found one of the new ones.The guys from the alternative/grunge band Return to Dust join the Chord Progression Podcast. Over the past year, the band has been growing massively and we recap it by discussing:How the band's infusion of a grunge core sound mixed with so much more has allowed the band to appeal to fans across generations.The story of Return to Dust getting booked to support Chevelle and Sevendust in back to back tours in 2024.Reception of their self-titled LP and how their music was able to stand on its own in regards to quality and speaking to the band's ability to continue to grow their sound going forward.We bring you some of the best new b