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One of the biggest metal bands out of the UK today, and they are the most "punk rock" they have ever been. Sounds weird right? Well let us explain.This band is doing things with more of a DIY approach, creating music their way with the help of the SLEEPS SOCIETY fans, which allows the band to experiment freely knowing that the fans will be behind it because the message is still delivered. And with album #6 on the way, it is poised to be the band's biggest yet.Loz from While She Sleeps joins the Chord Progression Podcast! With the new album "Self Hell" ready to be released on March 29th, the best way to preview the album is right here. On this episode, we discuss.How the singles from Self Hell show an evolution of While She Sleeps, and why the fans are loving it from the increased musicality, and the message of the album thus far.How the band's SLEEPS SOCIETY of fans have helped the band get to where they are today, and create Self Hell the best possible way for the band.The small easter eggs to look for on Se

Coming up with a sound that is uniquely your own is a rare thing in heavy music. The bands that are able to succeed in it always find success whether it is in a massive cult following, or becoming the next trail blazers in their respective genres.Right now in Germany, there is a band that is blending modern heavy music and electronics in a way that sounds so complex, yet is so simple, that they have achieved that unique sound. But how far will they go?Severin and Bastian from the unique modern heavy music band AVRALIZE join the Chord Progression Podcast. With their debut album FREAKS set to release, get into the band with us throughDiscovering how the band decided to take writing seriously after working together since they were young, and how working with the proper producer created the best sound.Finding out why FREAKS brings spice to modern heavy music, and why the song Overdose is the perfect summary of their sound as a whole.The unique stylings of AVRALIZE, and how they created this one of a kind sound.Th

The world of metalcore has a large number of emerging stars coming our way this decade. A great deal of that can be attributed to the successful writing and mindful inspiration bands underwent during the pandemic.We still have more bands coming up in metalcore that are taking their post-pandemic music into new creative heights, and this progressive band might just be another one worth checking out.Minneapolis metalcore band By The Thousands join the Chord Progression Podcast, with a new EP "The Descent" releasing on March 15th. On this episode we discussThe inspiration behind The Descent and what inspirations the band took from the past 4 years to create this.What the upcoming run with Oceano means for the band, and what you can expect from the band live.Why it is important to support local music, and why a conscious effort needs to be made on all of our parts to do so.A great metalcore band for you to get into and get behind., so tap that subscribe button to not miss out on another episode.Find By The Thousa

Punk rock has always had a history of being brash, standing up against oppressive and tyrannical ideologies & philosophies, as well as giving a voice to those who go against the political norm, in an up-front manner.Today, there is a British band doing just that with their music, refusing to pull a punch, giving us a glimpse into the plights of current-day British society. But, does it resonate with people all across the world? In this case, ABSOLUTELY!Ben & Eddie from the British punk band Kid Kapichi come to the Chord Progression Podcast for a short, to the point (very punk rock), interview before they release their new album, There Goes The Neighbourhood, on Mach 15th. We dive deep into:How the album bluntly paints a picture of the experiences of British society post-Brexit, and why being so overt lyrically successfully works in this case.Why the instrumental composition allows changes to the punk rock formula that gives each song a unique mental connection to the stories being told.The reason fans

We have seen some hip hop artists cross over and connect very well with rock and metal fans. We have seen it from Tech N9ne, Wu Tang Clan, and more. But why are some able to make that crossover?The sound and genres may not be the same, but there is something in the music that connects with fans across all genres. So what is that something? SUBSTANCE.We are pleased to have EKOH joins us on the Chord Progression Podcast today. On today's episode, EKOH goes deep with us on.Why the substance in the music has allowed him to successfully cross over his music from the hip hop world to rock and metal, with inspiration from AFI.The reason EKOH will not ever stick with the same style of music, always looking to expand his songwriting and storytelling abilities.EKOH's connection to shoes during live shows, and how that lead to a VANS collaboration on a signature show.EKOH crossed over well to rock and metal, touring twice now with From Ashes To New. Cross over to new artists with us today by subscribing to the Chord Pro

Making an entire thematic change from one album to the next is never an easy thing. It requires a lot of focus, mindset shifting, and songwriting changes to make this thematic shift.But what if there was a band that did that to show a story of breaking through the crap in life, growth out of depression, and owning your past to grow better in the present? Sounds like you would want to check out a band that did that right? Well...Jules from German metalcore band SETYØURSAILS joins the Chord Progression Podcast today with the new album, Bad Blood, coming out on April 12th. On this episode, we dive intoHow SETYØURSAILS transitioned focus from the topic of depression on Nightfall, to a topic of owning your past and empowerment on Bad Blood.Why writing to your own tragedy in life can be an incredibly impactful form of self-therapy, that many of its need.The reason Jules doesn't listen to new music, in order to maximize on her song writing ability.More great bands keep coming to the Chord Progression Podcast. Hit th

The sophomore album is always seen as a make or break album for any artist. Following their debut, will the artist expand their sound? Venture into new territory? Experiment further? Depending on the outcome and fan reception, it can make or break the artist.In 2024, one band's sophomore album does all of that, while also staying grounded in their core sound. But does it make or break album #2? This time, IT MAKES IT!James from Kill The Lights returns to the Chord Progression Podcast with the band's second album, Death Melodies, releasing on March 8th. We dive deep into the album by:Showing a writing style of every member together, as well as writing in small groups, helped the band expand further on what is the core sound of Kill the Lights.Sharing the 3 songs both James and Kevin pick as their favorites, and why an album this expansive means everyone has a different favorite 3.Discussing why rock & metal artists that are trying something new like Bad Omens and Sleep Token are reviving the genres in pop

Imagine finding a band with the high energy style of Beartooth, but then finding out that their music is even heavier. Pretty cool right?But what if we also told you that the heavier, high energy style and sound was also mixed and experimented with to convey deeper and grander emotions normally reserved for more melodic sounds. You would want to check it out right? Well, we found it for you.Simon and Jeffery from the German metalcore band Defocus join the Chord Progression Podcast. Discovering a new band like this through this episode will include:How Defocus created a sound of high energy heaviness, along where the influence for this sound all came from.A dive into the band's new album, there is a place for me on earth, and how its themes contributed to mixing more emotional tones and programming into their high energy sound to create something more unique.The theme of there is a place for me on earth, and why its contemplative nature was chosen.You know you want some more high energy metalcore in your life.

How does a band who hit it big because of the Eurovision contest, and became a major player in the European live scene with their Violent Pop sound, evolve into a worldwide phenomenon?The answer: With an album that was built with the live show in mind, and to create a live experience that will have fans catching a severe case of FOMO of they miss out.The guys Joel and Miko from Blind Channel return to the Chord Progression Podcast. With the new album, Exit Emotions, set to release on March 1st, discover more about the album when we talk about:Why the band wrote the album with the live show as the main focus, to evolve their sound and amplify on the live experience.Certain songs to check out including Where's The Exit and a special song featuring From Ashes To New.What the band learned from playing 240+ live shows in 2 years, and how that impacted more of a pop song structure on the album.Violent Pop is growing, Blind Channel is growing, and hit subscribe so you do not miss to on the ride.Find Blind Channel On

Lyricism in music is essentially poetry in action. Audiences are able to feel the creative construct of the lyrics, and feel the emotion of that poetry through the instrumentation.When artists take the literary concepts of poetry and employ them in their music, we get songs that can be deep, catchy, and take us on the strongest emotional journeys possible.Chaney from the Dallas based alt rock band House Parties joins the Chord Progression Podcast today! This episode dives deep intoThe power of poetry and its concepts in lyric writing to create emotionally charged songs that audiences will be able to emotionally follow with ease.That time House Parties played a set in a literal cave thanks to the Is For Lovers Fest.A last minute opportunity to play 8123 day with The Maine, and the importance of taking opportunity when it comes for you.Discover more bands, moments, and inspirations like this by hitting the subscribe button. Never miss another episode.Find House Parties Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/

Seeing live music is an experience, and that experience is amplified if the artists on stage are enjoying it as much as you are. They are the hosts of the party, and we in the crowd feed off of that energy.When artists understand all of this, they generate positivity that makes fans want to come back for more, and get more and more into it. It is a fantastic, never ending cycle.The guys from Transient join the podcast to show you exactly that. In this episode, we discuss.Why you shouldn't take yourself too seriously as an artist in a live setting, and see yourselves as the host of the best party that night.The willingness to be open to new ideas, that led to a music video filmed in the trenches, and ended with a visit from the fire department.How important band chemistry is, and how it impacts the overall writing and creative experience with new music.Now this is an episode to behold, like many of our others, so hit that subscribe button and never miss another one.Find Transient Online:Facebook: https://www.f

Brand new music, and the opportunity to finally play live in front of an entire continent that will experience you for the first time. That is a big task to take on but the question is this, how can you be successful in winning over fans?Many bands face this, and the ones that succeed are the ones that have long lasting careers. This band today, has that opportunity, and is ready to show you how they plan to win.Mike from the UK metalcore/nu metal band Profiler joins the Chord Progression Podcast today. This episode, we discussHow Profiler is going to win over fans on their first European tour, from a proper use of backing tracks to allow for more interaction, and a readiness to change the set list up to match the crowd vibe.Why Profiler decided to wait to tour for a while following their signing with Sharptone right before the COVID-19 pandemic.The new upcoming album A Digital Nowhere, and what songs you should look out for on the album.Another great new band discovered here, and on that is ready to take tha

We all have an intense emotional connection to the music we love, and we know that the artists who make it have that connection intensified when writing from personal experience. But how do they hit on the emotion so heavily and perfectly.They do it by reliving, recreating, and regenerating those repressed emotions, bringing them to the forefront, and writing from such an intense place. It isn't easy, but it is necessary to keep the music GENUINE.Spizz and Joe from Advents join the Chord Progression Podcast! Following the release of their recent EP, Persona Melodies, we dive deep into:How the emotional writing process they undertook was completed, that included seclusion, diving into repressed emotions, and generating lyrics from a hot tub.The focus Advents put on creating a sound and an expectation of that sound that would not let them be constrained to a genre or an expected sound.Why Advents focused on building a fanbase online first before playing live shows.A great metalcore band to jump into right now,

If you watched WWE Wrestling between 2002 and 2006, you have fond memories of The Union Underground opening every single show with their song Across The Nation. It brings back fond memories for many, but what ever happened to that band?Well now we have that answer, and that answer is... they are now back in 2024 ready to pick up and run with new shows, and a whole lot more.Bryan from The Union Underground joins the Chord Progression Podcast prior to the start of the Back to the 2000's tour, the band's first live show run since the early 2000's. On this episode, we dive deep into:The full story behind how Across The Nation became the intro song for WWE Raw for 4 years, being the sound of the Ruthless Aggression Era.Why the band is returning to touring in 2024, and how excited the band is to tour over in the UK later this year, with even more to come in 2025.New music coming from The Union Underground, and why their new album is poised to be a continuation of An Education in Rebellion.This is the episode you ha

If you want your local scene to grow, thrive, and succeed for many years to come, you are going to need a few things. You're going to need good music, a fan base to rally around, an environment where the scene is one big happy family, and the ability to inspire the next generation of musicians.We have found that in the Canadian Hardcore Scene, and we have also found great bands that are pushing the scene to new heights, while still inspiring the next generation.Kyle and Jonah from Bad Bet, one of the most recommended bands from the scene, join the Chord Progression Podcast today. On this episode, we go deep into:How bands in the Canadian Hardcore scene are inspiring younger musicians to try their hands in music, and motivate them to be better musicians.The difference between touring in Canada vs. the USA, and why it is more difficult given the Canadian geography.Why making it in music now is more believable and possible due to the barriers of entry being less than they were 10, 20, 30 years ago.Another great

Spiritbox broke out in 2021. Bad Omens broke out in 2022. Sleep Token broke out in 2023. So who is going to be the breakout band of 2024?It is going to have to be a band that embodies a genre blending sound, creating original moods and evoking powerful emotions, and make you wonder if their music is even real. Guess what? WE ALREADY FOUND THEM!Kolby and Dalton from LEVELS join the podcast in anticipation of releasing the Pulse EP on February 2nd. Find out why this band will be the breakout band of 2024 by:Discovering how LEVELS made the Pulse EP from start to finish, and how a freedom to explore all their ideas and emotions led to the final product.Understanding why "Breed" is going to be a song you need to put on your "baddiecore" or "hornycore" playlist, based on its sheer raw, primal energy and dynamic, flowing sound.Knowing the importance of having a producer that is inside of your head and working diligently to bring out the best music in you.This is the breakout band for 2024, we are calling it. And we

We all know one of the many goals of a growing band is to sign a record deal, a goal that has been around for over 70 years. But knowing what type of label is going to be the best for your band is paramount. If you are a growing band with other responsibilities or are in need of help when it comes to the business side, a developmental label may just be right from you.We have Mr. Cody Frain (A Scent Like Wolves, If Not For Me), one of the founders of Theoria Records, on the Chord Progression Podcast today. Cody is no stranger to the podcast, but this time we talk about the record label side of things, going deep into:Why Theoria was created by artists for developing artists, making a label that is empathetic to a growing artist, and not only focused on profits.The importance of artist coaching to the label, with a focus on helping artists grow on the business side and helping to prevent longer ruts and burnout.Prioritizing fan connection over obsessing about streaming numbers, humanizing the band for grander i

Put yourselves in the shoes of a band releasing their sophomore album, trying to maintain the positive traction and reception of their sound from the debut album. Would you be excited, nervous, anxious, all of the above?Now would your emotions change as people reacted to the singles saying "This band is SO good!" and "This band does not miss!" in online comments and forums? It would, and would solidify that your next album is going to be a hit.Dylan from the heavy indie rock band Dead Poet Society joins the Chord Progression Podcast on the heels of the release of the bands newest album Fission. Today, we dive deep into:The fan reaction to the singles and how both Dylan and the band are trying to stay humble as fans say that "THEY DO NOT MISS!"A look into a few songs on Fission and the different types of experimentations that work with the band's sound, creating a solidly great album.Upcoming tours on this album, and why the band decided to take a series of different openers on their US tour.This is a fun epis

The internet's favorite metalcore band has come back to the Chord Progression Podcast once again!But why are they the internet's most favorite band? Is it because people love their music? Is it because they post the best memes and videos? Is it because they created a large community generating positivity to fans on a daily basis? The answer is... YES!Tom Kiley from the band Patient Sixty-Seven returns to the Chord Progression Podcast once again. This episode is fantastic where we dive into:The positive fan community the band has create finally getting industry recognition, and how the inspiration all started with a conversation Tom had with Bad Omens frontman Noah Sebastian around 2017.Why the band couldn't make it to the US for Blue Ridge Rock Fest in 2023 due to visa issues, including the struggles artists have obtaining the visas, and when we could see the band tour outside of Australia.Submitted fan questions answered by Tom, including his dream collaboration, what bands inspired him, and the advice he wo

How important is album artwork, single artwork, or any artwork associated with music to you? Does the quality of the artwork impact your perception on the music? Or do you not put much weight on it?As humans, visual art evokes many emotions that can sway our opinions, that that is why bands and artists put time and effort to picking the right artwork to represent their musical creation.Al and Cody bring the metalcore band A Scent Like Wolves back to the Chord Progression Podcast for the first time in 3 years. With a brand new album "Distant Dystopia" releasing in February, we dive deep intoThe importance of visual artwork to a song or album, from the cover art to its music video visuals. And why bands who put more care into the artwork tend to release better music.Why the band puts more focus on a creative songwriting process compared to bowing to the demands of streaming service algorithms.How Distant Dystopia was created, and why the band view this as life's ultimate passion project.More great new music to