Chord Progression

Chris from The Medic Droid is on the podcast today. The Medic Droid hasn't played live since the mid 2010's, but they are back for When We Were Hungry festival. In this episode we talk about why The Medic Droid is playing When We Were Hungry, why this might lead to more live shows in the future from the band, and hot pink fanny packs (yes that is right). We also talk about how today's music fan seems more open to experimentation in music, how Chris is bringing that idea to new music for The Medic Droid, and when to expect new music to start dropping. This is "fer sure" a good episode.   Find The Medic Droid Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themedicdroidofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themedicdroid/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/POxlmvN4mI4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/26nX1qiq1xwcJ3HwcKvH40?si=w2N9q1uVR62-ITdU1bjj_A Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-medic-droid/255999173   Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CPP at https://www.manscaped.com #

Bullet To The Heart is back on the podcast for a quick one today. Their new single "Black Widow" is out now, so we focus in on it. We talk about its story driven meaning that has connections to building confidence in yourself and how it can relate to Audrey's experience being a woman in metal. Then we dive deep into the instrumentals and why this song is heavier and faster than their others (can be attributed to working with Miss May I). See how this song wont allow the band to be constrained by genre and get into the band today.   Find Bullet To The Heart Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BulletToTheHeartBand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BulletTTHeart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bullettotheheart/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/BEcVBXEjUo8 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bulletttheart Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bullettotheheartofficial Merch: https://bullettotheheartofficialmerch.bigcartel.com/products Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BulletTTHeart4?fan_landing=true&view_as=public Spotify:

Joey Arena from Ovtlier returns to the Chord Progression Podcast, and he brings Mike along for the ride. Ovtlier is playing Day 2 of When We Were Hungry Fest, so we talk all about the band getting on the bill, why they feel the vibes of Warped Tour for this festival, and a potential cookie race in Vegas. We also talk about the band rebuilding their team to make 2023 their year, their next single pushing on radio, and how rock and metal went from being about attitude to more about image. Always a great conversation with Ovtlier, this does not disappoint.   Find Ovtlier Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ovtlier Twitter: https://twitter.com/ovtlierband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ovtlier/ Instagram (Joey): https://www.instagram.com/joeyarena/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhVbVowMtVD9YdnFFT0bTA Website: https://www.ovtlier.co Merch: https://www.ovtlier.co/merch The American Psycho Ovtlier Tee: https://www.ovtlier.co/merch/o-face-tee Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/33EsLV9X

Garrett from Silent Planet joins the Chord Progression Podcast today. A quick first part to what will become another great episode, we catch up with Garrett following the release of Silent Planet's recent release :Signal:. We talk about releasing the single, playing shows with AVOID, what to expect from the band the rest of 2022, and react to a certain video that called for christians not to listen to Silent Planet. The best 30 minutes of your day are right here, don't miss out.   Find Silent Planet Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silentplanetmusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/SLNTPLNT Twitter (Garrett): https://twitter.com/SilentGarrett Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silentplanetband/ Instagram (Garrett): https://www.instagram.com/silentgarrett/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/r_J45E2LhtA Website: https://silentplanetband.com Merch: https://silentplanetband.com/collections/all-1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0JGTiwfinlCuANGu4Gq2XU?si=YQCdOneEQBq8EVdQa0zKUg Apple Music: https://music.app

Until I Wake are here on the Chord Progression Podcast prior to the release of their first full album Inside My Head, and we dive into this whole thing. The band talks about how they wanted to show diversity in their sound on this album, how Cody wrote the lyrics for this powerful album, and how the rest of the band resonated with it. But things turn incredible when we talk about August's protagonist in the hope ur happy music video, how the rest of the band resonated with this, and how this album of the year candidate features the best breakdown of 2022. This album kicks ass, Until I Wake kicks ass, this podcast kicks ass.   Find Until I Wake Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/untiliwake Twitter: https://twitter.com/untiliwake Twitter (Ryan): https://twitter.com/RyanRidleyAF Twitter (August): https://twitter.com/AugustGeitner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untiliwake/ Instagram (Cody): https://www.instagram.com/undeadalpaca/ Instagram (Alex): https://www.instagram.com/alexcurtin_/ Instagram (Ry

Phil from Khemmis joins us for a podcast that will have you intrigued from beginning to end. Khemmis is hitting the road with Trivium and Between the Buried & Me in fall 2022, so we talk about how their style of doom metal fits in well with both bands. We also talk about winning the crowd over as an opening band, scary stories about The Rave in Milwaukee and The Masonic Temple in Detroit, and how some venues and entertainment companies see music as a commodity and show a lack of respect to the artists (think taking a percentage of merch sales). This is one that will have you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.   Find Khemmis Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/khemmisdoom Twitter: https://twitter.com/khemmisdoom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khemmisdoom/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/ArXF9cAa2XA Bandcamp: https://khemmis.bandcamp.com Merch: https://www.nightshiftmerch.com/collections/khemmis Website: https://khemmisdoom.com Tour Tickets: https://khemmisdoom.com/live/ Spotify: https:/

The one and only John Vesely is on the Chord Progression Podcast today! Secondhand Serenade is headlining day 2 of the When We Were Hungry Festival and we want to dive into it. In this episode, we talk about John's decision to support When We Were Hungry, why John loves Emo Nites, why John finds great connection and passion in the emo scene, and how he might want to cook at When We Were Hungry Fest. Plus a spooky story from The Rave in Milwaukee, working with Emo's Not Dead, and having his son's gender reveal party after a show with the fans, this one is not to be missed.   Find John & Secondhand Serenade Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secondhandserenade Twitter: https://twitter.com/secondhandjohn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondhandjohn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUYewe8fUv3bSazNVZ48RXg Website: https://www.secondhandserenade.us Merch: https://www.secondhandserenade.us/shop Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6eouuqqGggqDlYRV63cgPo?si=MxTtyrOISl23r67u_gOVPA Appl

Jessica of Red Calling is on the podcast today. Red Calling is in the Opening Act 2022 contest, to open for every show at the Hollywood Bowl in October. What better way to get to know the band than right here? We talk about why the band plays their style of radio hard rock, how Jessica got influenced in music at an early age, and how they are viewing the Opening Act contest as a great success, regardless of the outcome. This is a great way to get into this band and vote for them, RIGHT HERE!   Find Red Calling Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redcalling.band Twitter: https://twitter.com/redcalling Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redcalling/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYiTnAhwZEN-_XrBY3wBVCA Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@redcalling Website: http://www.redcallingmusic.com Merch: http://www.redcallingmusic.com/store.html Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/066zYfWSGm0uqe1L0k2ISM?si=xelnZuwHSMqCwvO6CPbaZA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/red-calling/437532325 OP

Keith and Noah from punk rock's Everybody Gets One are on the Chord Progression Podcast for a great episode. We dive deep into the band's style of "the sweaty style of punk your dad used to slam dance to in someone's basement" and why they gravitated towards that style. We also dive into how the name came to be, their pre-show energy drink ritual, and a large looking into their upcoming EP 15 Minutes of Lame where a song is inspired by.. Clark Griswold? Yea you read that right.   Find Everybody Gets One Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eg1band Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everybodygetsoneband/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4a6CX-fZ7372Ysh9Lnrnjw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/01o1bGsnxFpXdKcAoP7w3F?si=Y7hePWnhQOGCwrEPE4GCEQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/everybody-gets-one/1580760619   Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CPP at https://www.manscaped.com #ad #manscapedpod   We Are Sponsoring WHEN WE WERE HUNGRY FESTIVAL: https://whenwe

Shane from the beloved pop punk band With The Punches stops by the Chord Progression Podcast. With the Punches is back after their 9 and a half year "nap" and better than ever. We discuss how the band has always understood social media connection from the start, what all happened during that 9 and a half year break, and the process of creating the inspiring Discontent EP. Plus we dive into the idea that you are able to change your life and go after your passions, regardless of age.   Find With The Punches Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/withthepunches Twitter: https://twitter.com/withthepunches Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withthepunches/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@withthepunches YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNfC8wlJ24g Bandcamp: https://withthepunchesny.bandcamp.com/album/discontent Merch: https://withthepunches.presspressmerch.com/shop/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4USpQ4wWk8VrkCzQiSNb3u?si=ouXa69lVRwSjg4ZNh4rcxg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist

The guys from Clearfight are on the Chord Progression Podcast today. With influences in the pop punk world, we discuss how they are much more than a pop punk band, bringing energy and vigor with all of their influences to their music. We also talk about their show with Belmont, how they are going to get more recognition for the band, and shed light on issues we see touring in the scene today (think MGK). Ooh is this a good one.   Find Clearfight Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareclearfight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareclearfight/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weareclearfight YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU24diJcJAwfu03lVAwZsSw Website: https://www.clearfight.com Merch: https://www.theoriarecords.com/collections/clearfight Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4cpQ6rtsrsGTOPioevJQCb?si=WuWCEDGhQlmpP0okfDPnaQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/clearfight/1582496715   Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CPP at https://www.manscaped.com

Madame Mayhem is back on the Chord Progression Podcast. Since her last appearance in March of 2021, she has released 2 new singles, returned to touring, and had her first child. So that means we talk about her first tour as a mother and the emotions she has, balancing her love of touring and spending time with her son both now and in the long term (her mindset on this is top notch). We also discuss her new single Inside Out, dissect it, and she shares a fantastic story about yelling at her brother from the stage. Always a pleasure to have Madame Mayhem on the podcast, dont miss it.   Find Madame Mayhem Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madamemayhem Twitter: https://twitter.com/MayhemOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madamemayhem/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaGn7bpY65jA4EEutzmxVog Website: https://www.madamemayhem.com Merch: https://www.madamemayhem.com/store/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2csKr0KJgCIEx9xRXKhjS7?si=WzqlIQIBQg-e6ojrwjpO1w Apple Music: https://music

Andrew from the Seattle metal band Opponent is here on the Chord Progression Podcast today. The band released their new album Sentinel earlier in July, and we dive deep into the entire idea of the album and the band. Andrew discusses his purpose for writing to say something to help out those who listen to the music, taking accountability and seeing that you are your own worst enemy, giving yourself permission to live your life, and the depth Sentinel has to achieve all of this. This is an inspirational episode and is a must listen and watch.   Find Opponent Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/opponentband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opponentband/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbFaVDfkI00 Website: https://www.solidstaterecords.com/opponent Merch: https://solidstate.merchnow.com/collections/opponent Tour with Demon Hunter: https://www.demonhunter.net/shows Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4cSlo0UuPbN76e5N4mEeQb?si=ULJZKTBHQSyoUlAccNsyjA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/

Nick and Connor from Almost Gone bring their pop punk energy to the Chord Progression Podcast. The band is releasing their newest single "Three Oh Six" on July 22nd, and it will be aided by the band's most ambitious music video. Here we discuss the inspiration behind the song, what it was like creating the music video, and the importance of having that underdog mentality to scrap and claw your way to the top when it comes to marketing the song and video, and growing the band every single day.   Find Almost Gone Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almostgonerva Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostgonerva/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5frJrbY1nc-grNph_K87ig Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ntgOzxow3WO9byapDmut9?si=0vN7iEdIQwaxGJEi4ZBRnw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/almost-gone/1549846510 Catch them Live in Arlington, VA on July 23rd: https://www.renegadeva.com/shows/almost-gone723   Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CPP at https://www.m

Matti and Hendrik from the German band blacktoothed are on the podcast today. The band's new album, JULI, is available as of July 29th so we discuss the creative genius that Matti is writing this album (as stated by Hendrik), proving that their dynamic sound can fit at any festival and in any concert lineup, and how there is always an 80's rock inspiration on their albums. This one is a fun one, and a fun band to get into, so don't miss it.   Find blacktoothed Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blacktoothed Twitter: https://twitter.com/blacktoothedDE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blacktoothed/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/Hxu2u-QZ7tM Website: https://arising-empire.com/artists/blacktoothed Merch: https://arising-empire.shop/kuenstler/blacktoothed/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0guYG99gfJe7LYCF4WR3c6?si=dVocV0wkQm-Il_Yemhqg_g Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/blacktoothed/1506964874   Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CPP at https://www.manscaped.com #ad

Josh from Sugar Spine is on the Chord Progression Podcast today. Josh started Sugar Spine while quarantined in a hotel in Australia, where he created the entire project himself from the comfort of a bathrobe. We discuss the creation process, concerns around playing live as he is currently the only man in the band, why you must treat your band like a business to succeed in today's music scene, and call on Nik Nocturnal and the 2 Rockin Grannies to react to the next Sugar Spine song when it drops.   Find Sugar Spine Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sugarspine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sugar.spine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR17pkJCZipn7lexDn5KDbg Website: https://sugarspine.bandcamp.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2xevVC5j2Ink2VeA2wnwkR?si=sPqfw4VeQ9y8Dk_OV1TsUw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sugar-spine/1587247860   Check out Josh's other band Unburden: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnburdenNL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unburden.

Oh lord, Lenny and Lucas from Down Again come in for an unforgettable Chord Progression Podcast. The band's emo & post hardcore sound is unique in today's world, but will bring you back to 2007 like you always wanted to. We talk about how the band created their sound, how they are working through booking struggles post-pandemic, a look into their recent single Saboteur, and then there is an idea that is created using their music on a certain website that might take the band to completely new heights. Don't miss it.   Find Down Again Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/downagainband Twitter: https://twitter.com/DownAgainBand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/downagainband/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClz85dEsdvPii2UToCHVNSA Website: https://www.downagainband.com March: https://www.downagainband.com/merch Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3VADUyTA4L4MZl8hnGZBJK?si=yjNbsGOfRzun_rpbSwOG5A Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/down-again/1512233735   Get 20% OFF @manscap

Robert from Sleep Signals is on the Chord Progression Podcast today. Following a bus accident in August of 2021, Sleep Signals has been on the road to recovery and triumphing over this tragedy, and they re all set for a massive return to the stage. In this episode, we talk with Robert about the support the band has gotten after the accident from the fans and the music scene as a whole, the biggest challenges they had to overcome during this time, why Travis's recovery might be their biggest inspiration, and the strength the know they have coming out of this. Plus the band recently released their video for "The Return," a fitting beginning to the epic comeback.   Find Sleep Signals Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sleepsignals Sleep Society Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/233279310492237 Twitter: https://twitter.com/sleepsignals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sleepsignals/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/sleepsignals Website: http://www.sleepsignals.net Merch: https://sle

We Struck Gold from the United Kingdom is on the Chord Progression Podcast today. The band has released their Feel Nothing EP and we discuss a few thing around its creation and release. We talk about the band's challenges booking live dates following the pandemic, how they are focusing on the quality of their music and live show, and how the EP was created during the pandemic when Omar was stuck in another country for almost a year. Hear how that impacted the lyrical writing of this EP, why Spotify numbers can be a fallacy, and many, many funny stories to get you into this band with some laughs and some great music.   Find We Struck Gold Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westruckgold Twitter: https://twitter.com/we_struck_gold Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westruckgolduk/?hl=en Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@westruckgold?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WeStruckGold Website: https://westruckgold.co.uk Merch: https://westruckgold.co.uk/shop Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4

Tiege from Sink In joins for a masterclass Chord Progression Podcast episode. This episode has everything from stereotypical mosh pit guys, Punk Goes Parrot covering Jimmy Buffett, as well as stage diving off of hay bales. But any band out there should pay attention to this episode as we dive into making the most out of your content, focusing your live show to win the crowd in the time you have, and giving it your all. But we also dive deep into the music scene today, why we should be supporting the experimentation, championing the success of bands breaking through in pop culture, and why we should all be paying attention to the bands in the UK right now. Plus as a bonus, Kevin and Tiege give their 5 bands that are going to be the most important bands in the scene over the next few years. No matter where you are in music, this is a podcast you MUST listen to.   Find Sink In Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sinkinpa Twitter: https://twitter.com/sinkinband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sinkinba