Chord Progression

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