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There is a band we have been following since mid-2020 that we have been waiting to break into the national touring scene. Waiting, wondering would it ever happen?As we begin 2024, this band set themselves up to make this year that year, so now would be the perfect time to get behind the band before they come to a city near you.Houston rock band Rozy returns to the Chord Progression Podcast for the 4th time. As 2024 is here, we prep you for the biggest year of Rozy so far by:Recapping 2023 and how the band was able to go viral thanks to a much larger focus on consistent social media presence, thanks to new member Aris.The opportunity Rozy is taking to play in front of major label execs, booking agents, and talent buyers in order to break out and tour on a national level.A look into the creation of the new Cry Baby EP, and the larger rock umbrella the EP falls under.The biggest year (so far) for Rozy is 2024. Join them on this ride, and the ride of so many other great bands, by subscribing below.Find Rozy Onlin

Time is fickle to us humans. Over time, we lose our disillusionment and become content. We lose that wonder to discover new things, try new experiences, and chase our dreams because of responsibilities, paying bills, and feeling too old to change it. Artists are the same way.Those that succeed creatively for a long time maintain that disillusionment, the want to discover new things, and maintain that angst to continue to grow and thrive. It is an effort to maintain that, but one that is worth it.Andrew from Project 86 is BACK on the Chord Progression Podcast today. With the release of OMNI Part 2 due out on January 12th, we dive deep into:Why artists usually make their best music on their 2nd or 3rd album, and why it is important to not lose your disillusionment to keep discovering with angst.The drive to balance between not creating straight mainstream metal, but not being forced creatively into a box by the unwritten rules of the scene.Your personal rundown of OMNI Part 2 and it's 2 EPs in 1 format.One of o

When you're in a growing band, playing your largest shows to date, and overseas nonetheless, there are bound to be challenges you face. How to play to these crowds, how to construct a setlist, and how to solve the problem of your gear being 5,000 miles away.Seems like a lot right? Well in December of 2023, that happened to a great band, and they shined through it.Brian and Daniel from the heavy pop band The Home Team join the Chord Progression Podcast today! As they launch into 2024, we dive deep into:The Home Team's largest shows ever opening for The Used over in the UK, and what happened when their gear was left behind in San Francisco.How to construct the best setlist for the scenario you are in, and what The Home Team did opening for The Used, and what they have done for their live shows.What is coming in 2024 including a new album, more live shows, and their song "Loud" being featured at sporting events?Do not miss out on The Home Team, and the many other bands we are bringing on in 2024. Hit that subscr

Most young bands call it quits when life and differing responsibilities enter the picture. And we get it, that happens. Now if you still have the drive to make your dreams happen, you would find a way to make them happen.But a young band over 2,000 miles away from each other, with full time jobs and earring doctorates, would definitely give up right? WRONG!After 3.5 years, 3 Exits to Hattiesburg returns to the Chord Progression Podcast, keeping their dreams in music alive. On this episode, we dive into:How the band stays together when members are 2,000 miles apart, along with the tips and tricks on making it work.The use of Chat GPT as a tool to complete more administrative tasks, like writing booking emails, successfully.Why printing your own merch as a young band might save you money, and allow you to create more memorable designs.What a way to start 2024? Start it off right by hitting subscribe and stay in touch with some of the best bands, and best upcoming bands, in rock and metal today.Find 3 Exits To H

Throughout the last few months of 2023, we have put a huge spotlight on the Canadian Hardcore Music Scene, showing you how great it truly is, how accepting it is, and how it is likely to be the next big scene to blow up worldwide.But where is it going in 2024? What can we expect of it? And will a lot of these bands finally break through and make it to the United States?Christian & Josh (along with Kole) of Built On Blood close out the 2023 season of the Chord Progression Podcast. On this episode we discuss:Why the Canadian Hardcore scene is struggling to break through to the United States logistically, and how that will change in 2024.Growing support for Canadian Hardcore nationwide, and the positive impact it is having on live shows turning into wild parties.The sound of Built on Blood, masterfully mixing hardcore and sludge riffs together, regardless of the pace.A great way to close out our 2023, but not the end of us bringing great Canadian hardcore bands to the podcast. So hit subscribe and start 2024

Every metalhead knows how insane the Australian metal scene is. It seems like every band that comes out of the country and breaks through, becomes regarded as one of the best bands in the scene.But what is it about the Australian scene that makes this happen? Why is tougher to break through than we realize? And what are bands doing in order to stand out in such a highly regarded scene?Rory and Sam from the Australian emo/metalcore band St. Sinner are our guests on the Chord Progression Podcast today. With this episode, you will discover:The struggles of the Australian metal scene due to geography and live show capabilities, with some hilarious travel stories added in.How Australian metal has become more accessible to everyone, allowing for the scene to grow all over.What St. Sinner is doing to stand out, finding their identity through an identity crisis in their current sound and musical creations.This is a great episode to learn more about great Australian music. So hit that subscribe button to not miss out

When you were 17, what did you dream of? Did you dream of being a football star? Did you dream of having all the fame and fortune you could ask for? Did you dream of having a record contract at that age already?We found a new artist that has achieved that third thing. Signed to Spinefarm at 17, and is a young artist that you will want to discover and get to know. So who is it?Hunter Oliver joins the Chord Progression Podcast today for you to get to know all about him through:His story behind getting signed by Spinefarm and how he put himself in position to do so.How he finds a way to stay creatively motivated at a young age, and how those in the working world can stay creatively motivated as well.The song "Dumb" and how it speaks to staying youthful and not letting mundane adult life compromise that.This is a great new artist to get behind, and we will be bringing you plenty more. So hit that subscribe button and not miss out on others that are coming through.Find Hunter Oliveri Online:Instagram: https://www.

No one likes when a person speaks passionately about a topic, advocates for change, and then takes no action to make that change happen. In 2023, we live in a world of keyboard warriors. All show and no go.However, there is a band in the Canadian music scene that is in the business of doing, standing up for their growing community and supporting the indigenous community as well.Canadian sludge/doom metal band Ethereal Tomb joins the podcast as we continue to spotlight the Canadian Hardcore scene and its influences around the country. In this episode you will discover a band that:Is in the business of doing, and helping other bands and aspiring musicians to get out of their own way to start doing.Uses their platform and ability to support, and inspire Native communities in Canada through representation and inspiration of the Native youth.Progresses their sound as members continue to improve their skills, by attempting more complex and intricate musical experimentation.This is one of the best episodes to close

There has been a major theme and characteristic that every successful band we have ever brought onto the podcast has, and that is strong chemistry to prevail against anything thrown their way.We found a Canadian band that lost an integral member in the most unfortunate way, but band chemistry and friendship has allowed them to continue growing, while honoring a member's legacy.We have London, Ontario punk/metalcore band No Exceptions joining the Chord Progression Podcast today. On this episode, we dive into:How No Exceptions lost an important member and worked to honor his legacy while continuing to build on the band's sound.Why the music and friendship are more important than money in the long term of life.The creation of the new EP "To Whom It May Concern" and how the band created a larger and more expansive sound, honoring their brother, and setting the band up for the next chapter.A great episode with a great new band to show you. Now don't miss out on more of these great bands by hitting that subscribe b

Put yourself in this scenario. Your passion for music has you in a band, you're working on your first album, and starting to play live shows. Then a global pandemic hits, some members leave to pursue other interests, and all of your equipment is lost in a studio fire. Would you call it quits? Or would you keep going?Well, this actually happened to a band in Germany. And with their debut album coming out this week, it is easy to say the answer is to stay resilient and KEEP GOING!German Metalcore band MAVIS is our guest today, and with the release of their new album due this week, you will discover:How MAVIS went through so much in their time, and how RESILIENCE should be their new name.A look into the new album "Grief Is No Ally" and how its creation comes in the form of 3 separate eras of the band over the past 3 years.What initial live reaction has been like, and why MAVIS isn't afraid to search for influences outside the norms of metalcore.A great episode to discover a great story of passion and resilience.

For many people that live their life in the arts and the creative space, living life on "autopilot" feels like a prison sentence that constricts the happiness in life.But for creatives that make their way in life with their art, and have the support of family and friends in that endeavor, it allows for that art to positively impact everyone who comes into contact with it.Alternative Metalcore band NVRLESS joins the Chord Progression Podcast for a creative-inspired episode where we talk about:How people connect with others who have the same energy and motivation, and why creatives don't connect living life on "autopilot."The importance of having support from your family and friends when you are making music or any kind of art.If your art has the ability to impact someone, you are doing the right thing.An inspiration of an episode, so hit that subscribe button to not miss out on any more episodes like this.Follow NVRLESS Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearenvrlessTwitter: https://twitter.com/wearenvr

We found a man that loves rock music just as much as we do, and has literally done it all.He's sold records to record stores when they were popular, signed Poison to Enigma Records, was the director of marketing for another label, ran his own record label, and managed bands for 18 years. Now he is doing a podcast interviewing great bands and telling his stories. Needless to say, he might be the most interesting man in the world.From Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico, host Steve Rico is our guest on the Chord Progression Podcast. We dive deep into his incredible life story detailing:All of the jobs he has had in the music industry, and how he was able to sign bands like Poison to a record deal.Why Steve's life has been so interesting, and it all comes from a want to not live life stagnant.The importance of the little things meaning a lot to him, from the bands he has met, the people he has worked with, and everything in between.This is an amazing episode with the most interesting man in music. Be sure to hit sub

Our spotlight on the Canadian hardcore scene continues, but this time it is from the femme perspective.We have discovered a band that absolutely crushes it with their sound, and embody the Canadian hardcore scene today being accepting, and a place for everyone.Kenedi and Hillary from Fight On Sight join the Chord Progression Podcast as we continue to highlight the best in the incredible Canadian Hardcore scene. This episode, we dive deep into:The female perspective in the Canadian hardcore scene, and how it's growth can be heavily attributed to how it creates a safe environment for everyone joining the scene.Why Fight On Sight is drawn to hardcore music in the first place, from a want of that aggression in sound, as well as going "Gremlin" mode.How Fight On Sight create their music for themselves, but on topic to connect with so many others that have similar experiences.This band is one of our favorites in the scene, and make sure you discover more great Canadian hardcore bands by hitting the subscribe button

Is it possible that a young band can capture the attention of kids in the hardcore scene, as well as older blue collar fans as well?We found out the answer to that is yes, and that band is a growing presence in the Canadian hardcore scene.Niko and Gatlin from Sudbury's Rock Pyle are our guest on the Chord Progression Podcast today. Another great episode to get you into the Canadian Hardcore scene where we discuss:How Rock Pyle's first song connected not only with the younger fans in the scene, but also older, mining workers across Canada.An upcoming show where a hardcore concert is being mixed with a wresting promotion.Why this current era is the best time for hardcore in Canada.We said we wanted to spotlight the Canadian hardcore scene and we are doing it. Keep up with us by hitting subscribe to not miss out!Find Rock Pyle Online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rockpylenchc/YouTube: https://youtu.be/-uTFEOH8R8A?si=fwDHO38BsX3MRiEJBand Camp: https://rockpyle.bandcamp.com/album/demoSpotify: https://open.s

Today's state of the world for new bands and artists in the music scene is rough. You have to do anything and everything to get noticed, and social media platforms aren't helping with so much noise.But we figured out what these artists must do in order to get noticed, and that is to SHOOT YOUR SHOT.Josh from Sugar Spine returns to the podcast after a year and a half, with a brand new album, Emerald, that is available NOW! So on this episode, we discuss:How taking risks and shooting his shot allowed Josh to have features with Bleed From Within and To The Grave on Emerald.What Josh did in the production of Emerald to make it sound like a band that has been there plenty of times before.An incredible idea that Tik Tok and Spotify can use to make music discovery even easier for bands & fans, and possibly advantageous for everyone involved.A great time catching up with an old friend, and a great way for you to discover new music. Hit that subscribe button and not miss out on more great music.Find Sugar Spine On

It's the 2020s, and being in a band is harder than ever. The cost of touring is astronomical, the payout is not as large as artists deserve, and it is harder to break though the noise. There has to be a new way for a band to succeed early on.We found a band that is forging a new path, finding a new way to grow in the music scene. Become influences in the scene, make great music, and tour when you are ready to go.The guys Dylon and Tyson from Opal In Sky are on the Chord Progression Podcast. You've seen them and their short content online, now learn more about them by:The mindset behind creating their short content, the why, and the how it has grown to almost 250K followers on Tik Tok.Their focus on making metal music acceptable for everyone, taking on all of the metal elitists.How they are forging a new path for bands in the 2020's by growing online first, building their community there, before taking their music out on the road.You've seen them on your For You Page, make sure to know more about them and the

When a band has a male and female singer consistently singing in duet style, would you think they were always talking about relationships? Probably, because we are used to seeing that.But what if it there is a band doing it differently, taking the duet style and using it as an impactful form of storytelling and offering 2 intertwining perspectives on the same topic? Now that would be a band to check out.We have Alyse and Oscar from LYLVC on the podcast today, from their tour with Fame on Fire and Pop Evil. On this episode we dive deep into:How LYLVC writes their lyrics from two different perspectives on the same topic, as explained by their most popular song "Perfect Drug."Why "Crawl Space" was written so fans and music lovers they are never alone, no matter how alone they feel.The live performance style of LYLVC, and how their approach to cross-generation fans attracts those of all ages, especially younger kids.If you are not into this band, this is the episode that will make you a fan. So hit that subscribe

If a band got signed to a major record label because someone from the label slid into their DM's, you would think it isn't possible right?Well that exact same thing happened to these guys, and I don't think it could have happened any other way.The boys from Post Profit return to the Chord Progression Podcast for the first time in 2 years. In this episode, we catch up with them and discussHow the band signed with Sharptone records, thanks to the label sliding into their DMs.A feeling that the band got a "soft" reboot following the signing, and how a tour with Nothing More taught them how to be a band at the next level.Fan and crowd reception to the expanding musical direction of Post Profit with the brand new Self Defeater EP.A great catch up with a great band, so hit that subscribe button and not miss out on this fantastic episode.Find Post Profit Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/postprofitofficialTwitter: https://twitter.com/Post_ProfitInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/postprofitofficial/Tik Tok:

When a band creates a tagline such as "We Know, We Used To Be Heavier," would you want to take a listen to their new music?If it was something more diverse, more immersive, and still maintains some of the older, heavier elements inside, it must be worth it.Trevor of Wind Walkers is our guest on today's Chord Progression Podcast prior to the release of the new album "What If I Break" on November 17th. In this episode you will learn:Why Wind Walkers changed their sound with Trevor as lead vocalist, and what nerves came up when releasing new music for the first time.How the production of the entire album is top notch, amplifying each vocal pattern, each backing instrumental, and each outside influence to perfection.The plan of the band to take streaming number success and turn it into success live and in concert.A great way to discover a great band before the release of a new album. So hit that subscribe button if you want to discover more great rock and metal music in your life.Find Wind Walkers Online:Facebook

One of our main goals after hearing about the Canadian hardcore scene was to put a spotlight on it, and we want to make good not act promise.So we found a band that is professionally producing their own hardcore themselves, creating the most wild live shows possible, and possibly creating the most wild hardcore cover ever.The boys in Solpais (pronounced like Soul Pays) are on the podcast today. This young hardcore band from Canada is here for you to discover:How understanding their hardcore sound allows them to produce it professionally, while keeping the grittiness of the genre present.The wild mindset the boys have around making their live shows the craziest thing you will experience, and something you will never forget.One of the greatest ideas ever conceived, a Creed hardcore cover.Don't miss us continuing to spotlight Canadian hardcore, tap that subscribe button and stay in the know when more bands come to the podcast.Find Solpais Online:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solpais.wav/Tik Tok: https://w