Chord Progression

In rock & metal today, most artists either want long-term record deals with a record label, or go the fully independent route.But in today's world where the single is key, what if there is a way to have create something new... the single song record deal?That's where Ultra-Violence, a metal band out of Italy, could very well be leading the charge for massive change. We sit down with frontman Loris to discuss:Why the band is trying out single song record contrast after being both signed to a long term record deal, & being an independent band in the past.How streaming has made the single much more important than the album, along with the positives Loris sees in this new world of music.Working alongside Jolly of Bad Omens on their music, and how sometimes all you need to do is ask and take a chance.Want to follow along with the podcast on the front end of new music and change in the rock & metal music industry? Hit that subscribe button and become a part of our community!Find Ultra-Violence Online:Fa

What is the outcome from an artist that feels free and confident to express themselves fully without constraint?We get to experience who they are fully, whether it is a fun side, a sexy side, or an emotionally vulnerable side that we can all connect with.No band is embodying that better right now than The DEV, who are back on the Chord Progression Podcast for the 3rd time. This is an episode that will show you:How going fully independent as a band can be an adjustment, but might be the right move for anyone that is already putting in most of the work.Why the band covered Don't Cha by The Pussycat Dolls, and how it started as a joke.How a future song will go into the depths of your emotions and what it means for the band on stage.The story of The DEV or Louder Than Life, and what happened when Nikollaj joined the DWP Twitch Stream before their set.Join us for more by hitting subscribe and never miss out on more great new music in the rock & metal scene!Find The DEV Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com

Rick Rubin is the most important music producer of the 20th Century, and someone has already taken the title of greatest music producer of the 21st Century.But it's not just about his ability to produce great music, but create the tools and the education to allow anyone to produce high quality music.That man is Joey Sturgis, and he is on the Chord Progression Podcast today for a top 10 episode of all time. On this episode, you will learn.Why Joey created Nail the Mix and how it solved the issue of music production education for beginners and advanced producers alike.Why music is a universal language, and the 2 questions Joey asks artists to make sure they make the best songs possible.How Joey didn't plan on producing music in life, but how life had a different plan for him.Want to know more about great bands in the scene today, both large and upcoming alike (and some that Joey has produced)? Hit that "Subscribe": button and join our community.Find Joey Sturgis Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyism

As fans, we all want new music from our favorite artists all the time, and they want to deliver.But one thing that always goes unnoticed is how difficult it is for artists to constantly deliver high quality music at a consistent rate in the world of streaming services.German nu-metal inspired band From Fall To Spring joins us on the podcast today for you to discover:Why their new album "Rise" was released single by single, and why a consistent release schedule strained the band's energy.Why it is important to keep promoting your music, even older songs, as a younger band, because the majority of your future audience hasn't discovered you yet.How From Fall to Spring came close to being the German representative for Eurovision 2023.Why Kevin might sell a kidney to see From Fall to Spring live in Europe.Looking for more great interviews like this? Hit that "Subscribe" Button and join the community.Find From Fall To Spring Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/From.Fall.to.SpringTwitter: https://twitter.com/f

Since the end of the pandemic, it is getting tougher and tougher for bands to get out on the road and tour.For those emerging bands in the music scene today, it is making the ability to go out and tour close to impossible, and everyone from the artists to the fans suffer.Today, we have Mitch from the band Silent Theory on the podcast. In this episode, you will discover,Why the love of music can only push artists and creatives so far before the weight of personal responsibilities and finances become too much to continue on.Why Silent Theory hasn't been playing many live shows and a look into some of the issues plaguing musicians today, from transportation costs to venue merch cuts.Why selling CD's at live shows can still be a major money maker for bands, if they are signed.Want more great interviews like this in your life? Hit the "Subscribe" button and become part of our community.Find Silent Theory Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silenttheorymusicTwitter: https://twitter.com/SilentTheory1Instagram:

How do you start a band when you're not sure what kind of music to make?You just do it, and make something that is uniquely your own.Senna, the German band that cannot be constricted by genre, is our guest today on the Chord Progression Podcast. In this episode, the band will help you discover.How much more fulfilling it is to write music free of genre constriction.How Senna manages crowd reactions based on the experience members of the band have had playing in front of stadiums, and playing clubs in front of 10 people.Why Senna is going to be a band to follow for the long run, when their pending debut EP will have more of the same from the band, high quality music that is unpredictable in genre.Want to discover more new artists like this? Hit that subscribe button and discover so much more!Find Senna Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/senna.bandInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/senna.band/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@senna.bandYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0WfcFbIdBsbo5PnOG2RDywWeb

When it comes to music, why does it seem like so many younger artists are playing catch up instead of staying ahead of the curve?Could be luck, could be skill, or could it be not having the right mindset or having your priorities straight.Thankfully, we have Jeremy from the band Earth Groans on the podcast to dive deep into all of this. In this podcast, you will easily discover:How Jeremy realized that art is 80% business and 20% creative, and why that mindset has allowed the band to always stay ahead of the curve.How the music industry, as well as the world, is constantly evolving, forcing artists to either adapt or become irrelevant in an industry where relevance is everything.How literally being tongue tied at birth inspired the band's new EP, and how it all relates to being a part of the rock & metal community.Also, BREADSTICKS IN THE PIT!Want to stay connected with so much great new music? Hit that "Subscribe" button to stay connected and discover more great music in the rock & metal scene:Find E

Does a band with a sound compared to Starset and a more serious Electric Callboy get you intrigued?It would either have to be a cinematic style of music, an infusion of fun, or some heavy breakdowns that make you think, "Is there a band out there like this?"We have Steven from the Belgian cinematic metalcore band Suasion back on the Chord Progression Podcast after 3 years! This is an episode for you to discover Suasion by:Learning about the making of their 2023 album The Infinite, and how their cinematic style creates an epic sound on a concept album.Discovering the unique adaptability to Suasion's sound with the cinematic core, where reviewers were split on which song is their favorite.How they can be compared to both Starset, a heavier version of Electric Callboy, and how it all makes sense.Feeling the epicness of that cinematic style? Hit that "subscribe" button to make sure you don't miss out on discovering new music!Find Suasion Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suasionbandInstagram: https://www.

What happens when a podcast interview goes completely off the rails?35 minutes of greatness ensues, and makes you want to learn more about the band that caused it.Dead Bundy, the Cleveland pop punk band, comes to this podcast for a wild time. In this podcast you will be educated onHow the band's unapologetically fun style not only fits into their style of music, but also their personality as well.An interview full of random jokes that makes you want to know more about Dead Bundy.How the band's style comes through in their live shows, creating energy, and a whole bunch of "cum"fetti.Join us for the funniest 35 minutes of your day, and hit that subscribe button to discover more great music all across the rock and metal world.Find Dead Bundy Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deadbundyohTwitter: https://twitter.com/deadbundyohInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/deadbundyoh/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadbundyband?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1V8BnuJ5IkzAoOjKBSe1YQWebsite: https

If a band were to have headliners cancel their tours 3 times in a year, most would give up and call it quits, citing bad luck.When this band experienced this, they came back with a NEVER SAY DIE attitude.This is why Kenjamin from Saving Vice brings the band to the podcast for the third time, to give us a look into:What happened this time when the band had their tour with Vampire Weekend cancelled, and how they responded with their own headlining run.Seeing the connection to the best bands in the scene Saving Vice is creating with bands like Bad Omens and Thousand Below.The band's relationship with Patient Sixty-Seven and a hope that a tour with the two will happen soon.Want more like this? Hit that "Subscribe" button and join the best podcast to discover new rock and metal music.Find Saving Vice Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savingviceTwitter: https://twitter.com/savingviceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/savingvice/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNfF-GoEcOBmNIBqyA47okwWebsite: http

What is it about a dystopian futuristic society that ultimately falls under its own creation that peaks our interests?Is it the prediction of the future? Is it our connection to an ever expanding realization of the world? Is it because we see parallels in what is happening today?Andrew from the band Project 86 is here with us today bringing and in depth look to their new concept album OMNI Part One. In this episode, you will discover:The inspiration behind OMNI Part 1, and its look at a dystopian future inspired by events happening today.How immersive of an experience Project 86 is making what might be their last outing as a band.How Andrew lived in fear for 20 years of losing his voice, and how one fateful trip to the doctor brought it all back.Get into OMNI Part 1 with us, and more by hitting that "subscribe" button to discover how more music is connecting with so many other topics we care about.Find Project 86 Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/project86Twitter: https://twitter.com/project86bandInst

Have you ever been bullied by others for going after your passion and wanting to make your own way?Probably, but have you ever reflected inward to see that, maybe, you were the greatest obstacle preventing you from succeeding and being happy?That's what we dive into with Kansas rocker Dusty Grant. With over 20 years as in independent artist, Dusty will enlighten you by:Talking about Dusty's latest single Sinking Further and how it has a self reflective nature towards happiness and personal responsibility.Describing how success is tied to personal happiness, no matter how you look at it.Using the lessons of Brazilian jiu jitsu to succeed in life in music. There is no winning or losing. There is winning and learning.Get out of your own way and on the path to happiness by hitting the subscribe button to not miss out on any other episode.Find Dusty Grant Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dustygrant57Twitter: https://twitter.com/dustygrant57Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dustygrant57/Tik Tok: https:/

We remember when pop punk was at the top of the music charts and had its own edge. What happened to it?Did it become bland? Or watered down? Or did the music become too transactional?This is when Brandon Richie makes his return to the Chord Progression Podcast for us to analyze:If pop punk (and rock music) has lost its edge, causing its loss in prominence and popularity in pop culture.If current pop punk is too "transactional" and recycles the same sounds and themes over and over again.Why Brandon keeps posting on Tik Tok every day.Why Brandon took a new turn in sound on his new album "I Hope That Hurts."Want to know more artists that are trying to break the mold? Smash the Subscribe button to keep in touch with more bands doing that on the podcast that is the gateway to new rock and metal music.Find Brandon Richie Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandonrichieofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonrichieofficial/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTYpp-iHT3PEwq6FkB29clgTik Tok: h

How many concerts have you been to that you remember forever based off of one moment?Not that many right? For us, this band still stands out to us for that exact same reason over a year later.That is why we have Rex and Zak from the rock band Uncured on the podcast today. With this episode, you will discover:How the band uses multiple, rotating "mini-gimmicks" during their live set to create memorable moments for every fan in the crowd.The amount of time and preparation the band puts into their live set to make it as fluid, energetic, and memorable as possible.What to expect on their new EP "My Design" and how the band hasn't even begun to peak yet.Make sure you don't forget Uncured or any other band we bring on the podcast. Hit the Subscribe button and never miss out on the gateway to new rock & metal music.Find Uncured Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncuredbandTwitter: https://twitter.com/uncuredbandInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncuredband/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uncuredbandY

When a band has had success releasing singles and EP's, you think they will stay in that lane and focus on the same sound?What if I told you there is a band that created a full length album that takes their core sound, expands on it, and has created one of the best records of 2023?There is one, and it comes from Archetypes Collide. Kyle joins us today and together, we show you:How the band was able to expand on their sound with their anthemic formula to create something that is truly them, and more dynamic than you could imagine.How the band is taking inspiration from Caleb Shomo and Beartooth to make the best overall experience for their fans live.Why the band's self-titled album is an easy candidate for album of the year 2023.Need more good music coming into your life, hit that "subscribe" button. We always have more new music to show you, and this is a place where you belong.Find Archetypes Collide Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archetypescollideTwitter: https://twitter.com/AtypesCollideInstagra

Why does pop punk create a positive nostalgia for so many of us?Do you remember what it was like to discover your favorite band of all time around the age of 14?Luke from the Scottish pop punk band happydaze joins the Chord Progression podcast for an episode to enlighten you about:Why the pop punk sound has such a positive nostalgic emotion to so many of us.How not rushing the growth of the band (thanks to the pandemic) allowed the band to solidify their self-produced sound.The fact that every single songwriter holds onto inspiration is a much different way than many others.Like the episode? Smash the "Follow" button and follow along with happydaze.Find happydaze online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/happydazeTwitter: https://twitter.com/happydazeukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/happydazeuk/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happydazeukYouTube: https://youtu.be/TlF15u0sef4Website: https://www.happydaze.worldMerch UK: https://happydaze-world.myshopify.comMerch US: https://thrillerrecords.com/collection

When you think of the most consistent bands in all of rock and metal, who comes to mind?You know that August Burns Red is on that list, from releasing Thrill Seeker in 2005 to their new album Death Below coming out on March 24th, 2023.We got to hang out with Dustin from August Burns Red to dive deep into the most consistent metalcore band ever, revealing:How August Burns Red wrote Death Below, creating it to be one cohesive run-through from song to song, and why it has a darker tone to it.Why the band is doing 2 different live sets on their current headlining tour with Bleed From Within and The Devil Wears Prada.The time August Burns Red played Summerfest and the benches were tipped (and Kevin was a part of it all!)Smash that "subscribe" button and follow along with us as we bring you more great music, great bands, and a great place to be.Find August Burns Red Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/augustburnsredTwitter: https://twitter.com/augustburnsredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/augustburnsred/

On this weekly update, we preview an incredible episode next Tuesday with August Burns Red, and Kevin shoots on why bands that mix irish music with punk rock (Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly) are awesome!Watch our episode with Lucrecia:https://youtu.be/ssO_u-ufE18Watch our episode with rosecoloredworld:https://youtu.be/nweXMUCj0NkOur episode with August Burns Red (March 21st, 2023)https://youtu.be/C8XZAZ64-z0Our episode with happydaze (March 23rd, 2023)https://youtu.be/wL8IARUEmv0Follow us on social media!Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcastTwitter:https://twitter.com/cppodofficialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/Tik Tok:https://www.tiktok.com/@chordprogressionpodcastYouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQChord Progression Podcast (Spotify):https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLkChord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast):https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression-podcast-the-gateway-to-new-rock-and-metal-music/id145

What does it mean to steal like an artist?Have you ever wondered how a band creates their own unique sound from their many inspirations?Addison & Rae from the pop punk outfit rosecoloredworld are guests on the Chord Progression Podcast today to bring you a great episode around:How being open to many other influences around your musical journey will lead to the creation of your own unique sound.How Serendipity relates to a lot of the music of rosecoloredworld, including SPIT ME OUT.Why we are seeing a digital divide in music today from bands that are heavily focused on internet streams and plays compared to their live performance.If you have a pulse and love this episode, Smash the "Follow" button and follow rosecoloredworld everywhere below.Find rosecoloredworld online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosecoloredofficialTwitter: https://twitter.com/thercwofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/rcwofficial/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rosecoloredworldYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFn

Lurcrecia, a kawaii, ota, anime inspired metalcore band from the Bay Area, is with us on the podcast today. Suki and Frankie join us for you to see:- How their love for anime and Japanese culture has led them to to create heavier music relating to many themes around anime and life.- How their focus on anime and video games in music allows fellow fans begin their journey into heavier music, and vice versa.- Why the band brings Super Smash Bros to every show and why it has helped create comfort in their scene with their fellow nerds.This episode is incredibly insightful and mind blowing at the same time. Don't sleep on this band.Find Lucrecia Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lucreciabandTwitter: https://twitter.com/Lucrecia_BandInstagram (Band): https://www.instagram.com/lucreciaband/Instagram (Suki): https://www.instagram.com/sukihyde/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lucreciabandYouTube:  @LucreciaBand  Website: https://instabio.cc/lucreciaMerch: https://lucrecia.bigcartel.comSpotify: https: