Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music

Rock and metal is not dead, and it is clear to see that when artists from outside genres are either trying their hand in rock and metal, or embracing their rock and metal influences from a young age. It is moments like this that let us know, rock and metal is thriving again. We have seen hip hop artists make this jump with varying degrees of success like MGK, and have seen artists make the jump wi...

We all know that humans follow trends, but why? It is out of a want and desire to fit in and be accepted by others that are around you, to not feel like an outcast. Artists and musician are humans so the same applies to them, but is that something they should overcome for the sake of their art? Today we have a band that has lived through both. They lived through small success and always trying to...

When a longtime member departs from a band (this time on good terms, thankfully), what does the future look like for that band's music? Will it change, will it stay the same, or will it evolve with a new member added into the mix? These are the questions that keep fans up at night, and keep the artists wondering, working, and experimenting to continue the legacy that is their sound. And right now,...

When music has a formulaic feel to is, us as music fans tend to shy away from it. That is because it feels repetitive, feels overdone, and has this sense that it has already been done before, and probably for the better too. Why else would that formula be seen as one that works? But when artsists write music with no formula in mind, just purely based off of the inspiration that they are feeling at...

How many rock and metal fans are out there that are fed up with the amount of artists focusing on the release of singles compared to an entire album? Or fed up with the number of singles released before a full album? We have heard that grief plenty over this podcast's lifespan and always ask "why?" Not only did we bring back an artist to the Chord Progression Podcast that will easily be able to an...

Being fully open and vulnerable in your music is something that has always frightened artsits to their core. This is because humans are afraid to expose their inner feelings to strangers, in fear of that information being used against them. But typcially with music, that vulnerable mindset leads to not only great music, but a better reception from fans. The journey of self-reflection by going deep...

As musicians progress through their careers, eventually they change focus from creator to either a teacher or a mentor. They still can create, but there is a focus on giving back and fostering the next generation of musicians. But what if that creative process continues to exite, energize, and inspire the musician because there is so much they still have to say? That is what we have here with not...

Music and art always gives us a chance to reflect on our lives, discover something new, and possibly find the person that we truly are. We all know what that feels like when music is such an important part of our lives. But what is it like for the artists themselves? For the artist, it is time for them to discover their true selves, find what makes them happy from both an artist and and individual...

Over the course of history, it has been the musicians and artists that have challenged us with their music, while maintaining a great deal of artistic integrity behind it, have gone to be great. Recently, think of Bring Me The Horizon, Bad Omens, Sleep Token. They all have done this. We always want to find the next bands and artists that have a chance to challenge people with their music, and we f...

When this band released their second album, it was a week before the entire world shut down in 2020. When they released their third album in 2022, the entire thing had to be written remotely to follow government mandated distancing restrictions. So when writing the fourth album started, what would that process be like? How about creating an album all together again, with past and current members f...

Every musician and artist has a want and a dream to make it big in whatever genre or industry they are in. But one thing that we all know is that only a few ever achieve that dream. But what do those artists and musicians have in common, they are willing to adapt their delivery of their art, and be genuine in it. One UK alternative metal band decided to pivot their marketing technique in order to...

As we close out the first half of the 2020's, it is clear that rock and metal are back on the rise as bands creating authentic music like Bad Omens, Sleep Token, and The Warning. More people are heading out to shows and checking out the new bands because of the inspiration that this time period is creating. This band is planning on capitalizing on that with a more experimental metalcore sound that...

It is human nature to fear death. Death is the ultimate end to life as we are aware of it. And because of that, along with human nature having us focus on the negative, we tend to miss out on many of the positives life has to offer. Music is one of those things we have that can help us relate to death to find the positivity in life. The melodies, the lyrics, the flow, help us all connect to the be...

There is a quote out there that says "good things take time, but great things happen all at once." This quote always rung true to us, but when meeting this band and bringing them to you, it continued to show its truth. From an origin story that starts all the way back to Rockfest 2023, to signing a record deal less than a year into their existance, and a wilingness to create the most chaotic momen...

It is not surprising to hear a story about anyone in a creative space having to deal with adversity and roadblocks in order to acheive their dreams. They inspire us to keep going, energize us to know that it is worth it, and invigorate our creative spirit. But what if that story includes getting dropped by a major record label in less than a year, going through the legal process to get the rights...

Every year in the rock and metal world, we all find that one band that we were not expecting to see, come out of nowhere and start to truly make a name for themselves. It is done through hard work, and moments that make you never forget them. This is one of those bands as we found out about them at a random show, only to see them get signed to a great record label, and go viral before 2024 ended....

We love it when a band comes together to create great music. But what happens when that band that comes together has members of other high profile bands to share their talents with the world even more? That is when we get a great supergroup. Not only do we get a chance today to see how this Avengers-like ensemble came together, but a further in-detph look at how they create music for a project lik...

What is it about finding a new band that you absolutley connect with that just excites you? Now what happens when that band not only creates a new sound, but also has a longstanding member in the metal scene that is ready to speak openly about mental health and leaving the Christian music scene behind? You find something that not only can you embrace, but see fully why the message that this band w...

What if we told you there is a band out there that is combining metalcore, hardcore, electronica, synthwave, and 80's hair metal all at once? Sounds like it would be a mess and could be a little too much right? Now what if we told you that there is not only a band that exists like that, but their blend of sound makes for an album of the year candidate, and with an energy that could be matched with...

The term "no-skip album" is not a term that gets thrown around lightly in the music industry. It is reserved for those albums in which every song has to stand out, needs to have its own unique, yet cohesive, feel to it, and easily be an album of the year candidate. Yet, we are throwing that term around for this band today. From bringing on a new lead singer since their last album, being locked in...

Over the course of recent modern history, the human relationship has massively changed. Gone is a focus on in-person interaction in favor of digital connection, and confrontation seems to be more avoided than ever before, even when it is necessary. But what is the impact of this overall on us, and why is it up to artists to help shed light on the issue in order to inspire societal change? Well the...

When a band is growing and looking for a record label to help them grow, what does a successful search all entail? That is a question that so many younger bands and artists are looking for an answer to, as they do not want to get stung by a bad record deal or stuck with a label that is not proceeding with the best intentions for the band (think A Day to Remember and Victory Records). But this band...

In today's day and age where the influence online and from social media continues to impact our lives and well being more and more, the large amount of negativity can ruin your passion for the thing that you love the most. But what is the way to not only get that passion back, but also find a way to not be impacted by that negativity from people online? That answer? We have it with someone who exp...

2 years ago, Polar was ready to relese their album Everything Everywhere when Woody joined the Chord Progression Podcast. Following the release of the album, a Google Meet happend and the entire band left. All alone, what would become of Polar? Would Woody continue on with Polar and try and rebuild the band he had been working on for the past 15 years, or would he stop his musical pursuits to do s...

When a band has all their momentum stop because of a worldwide pandemic and have their lead singer exit the band to pursue other interests, how do they continue on, trying to get that momentum back. Sometimes taking a step back to reflect and reevaluate is really a step forward in the end, and reigniting that passion for music is the end result. Spencer and Jack from Glass Hands arrive on the Chor...