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Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
The podcast Rolling Stone said "initiates profound discussions with rock and metal artists, allowing fans to discover the creative workflow of their favorite musicians and understand the factors that make the bands succeed or fall from fame." https://tinyurl.com/rollingstonecppod Kevin AKA the moshing mad man who isn’t tame or timid, derives his non-stop energy from rock & metal music. But that wasn’t the case in 2017, when he was depressed and almost ended his life, with music being one of his…
Episodes
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How 17-Year-Old Hunter Oliveri Signed To Spinefarm Records & Stays Creative in a Working World
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…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Activism in Action: Ethereal Tomb's Impact on the Indigenous Community
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…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How No Exceptions Honored A Fallen Brother on Their New EP "To Whom It May Concern"
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…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
The Resilient Spirit of MAVIS: How One Band Overcame 3 Years of Adversity to Create a Crushing Album
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…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Beyond Living on "Autopilot": NVRLESS Unleashes the Power of Impactful Art
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…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico: A Lifetime in Rock, Record Labels, and Legendary Stories
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…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How Fight On Sight Embodies the Female Experience in the Massive Canadian Hardcore Scene
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…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Hardcore Harmony: How Rock Pyle Unites Different Fan Demographics in Canadian Hardcore
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…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Why Shooting Your Shot As A Growing Band & Artist Matters with Sugar Spine's New Album Emerald
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…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How Opal In Sky Are Creating A New Blueprint to Musical Success with Viral Tik Tok Videos
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…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How LYLVC's Duet Vocal Style Tells Impactful Stories Beyond Relationships
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…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How Sharptone Slid Into Post Profit's DMs to Sign a Record Deal Before Self Defeater EP Release
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…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Behind the Music: Wind Walkers' Top-Notch Album Production & Why They Use to Be Heavier
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…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Inside Solpais's DIY Hardcore Sound: Grit Meets Professional Production in Canada
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…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Analog Solutions to Digital Problems: How Howling Giant Makes Their Live Shows Unique to Every Fan
In today's world when bands are either using backing tracks live a lot, or going all natural on stage, as long as the show is received well by the fans is what…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Carving Out a Unique Sound: VRSTY's Journey with Self-Production and Breaking Boundaries on Levitate
We all remember the bands that carve out their own space in the music scene with a unique sound that crosses fans of different genres. Bring Me The Horizon…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Inside the Canadian Hardcore Music Explosion: How It Became Music's New Mecca with Rust
The Canadian Hardcore scene is a hot bed of great new talent, new bands, and everything else you could possibly want in music. But how did this scene all grow…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How The Dollyrots Succeeded by Taking Risks for Their Music, & The Reception to Night Owls
Great things never happened to those who played it safe! That is a little bit of a loaded statement, but think about all of your favorite bands and artists…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Tyler Tate's Emotional Dive into Hollow Front's New Album, Reflecting on the Life-Changing Van Crash
How do you respond in life when it seems like your world is crashing down around you, and there is no visible end in sight? Do you give up, pack it up, and…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How Flat Black's Fan First Approach Is Winning Them New Fans Live, Before Their Debut Album Releases
When a legendary musician leaves his old band and forms a brand new one, and no one knows what to expect, how do you win over fans? The band already has the…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How Catch Your Breath's Meteoric Rise Is About To Pay Off With Release of Debut Album SHAME ON ME
Would you be amazed if we told you the story of a band who had a viral moment at the end of 2022 and turned it into touring with one of the biggest bands in…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Pop Punk in Nashville? How Cameron Alexander Is Growing In The Capital of Country Music
Trying to grow pop punk music in the country music capital seems like a crazy idea right? Possibly. But what if a new artist is doing it and taking advantage…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Uncovering the Music Industry: Why Band's Make Surprising Choices | Revealed by Archie from Immerse
As music fans, we think we know more about the music industry and its inner workings than we actually do. Whether it is around promoting music, where all the…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How The Word Alive Wrote the Hard Reset album with Features including Noah Sebastian (Bad Omens)
When bands create songs with features, most of the time the features are isolated in the second verse or the bridge, and don't always blend as well as they…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Why the Rise of Another Day Dawns is One All Music Fans Should Admire
This podcast is all about promoting the best rock & metal bands, shining a light on the bands & artists that are going to be the biggest for the next…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
The Rise of Canadian Hardcore Music: Standing Up to Authority with The Northern
We know about many of the countries that are producing great heavy music like the USA, the UK, Germany, Australia. But what about Canada? What happened during…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How Cassidy Paris Became the Youngest Artist Signed to Frontiers Music at Just 20 Years Old
3 years ago, we interviewed a teenage girl from Australia on the podcast. She was ambitious, excited about what the future might hold, and with a love of rock…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
"You Miss 100% of the Shots You Don't Take" How Persistance Booked Reddstar on 3 BIG Music Festivals
Whether you are an artist, a business professional, a creative, anything, Wayne Gretzky said it best. "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." From a…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Changing Sound Is Evolution: Exploring Heart of a Coward's New Metalcore Sound on New Album
Evolution is an important part of life. None of us are the same person that we were 5 years ago, 10 years ago, 20 years ago. Musicians are the same. As time…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Why Australia Is Dominating The Heavy Music Scene? Talking with Weightless, The Next Breakout Band
In the heavy music scene, fans thing of Australia as a country producing the best quality heavy music out there. Think The Amity Affliction, Make Them Suffer…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How Shayley of Dayshell Defeated Alcoholism and Created New Album Pegasus with Joey Sturgis
When you realize that you only have one life to live, you fight to make the most of it, and remove all of those crutches and addictions that hold you from…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Why ENOX Went All In for their Music, Working Alongside Ricky Armellino (Ice Nine Kills)
When you have a passion in life, going all in on it can be very scary. The fear causes so many people not to do it. The few that do stand out. In a creative…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How Late 9 Achieved a Childhood Dream Performing with Motionless In White
With Motionless In White being a powerhouse in the scene, many fans want to have a chance to interact with the band, including other bands. But what happened…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How Paul Crosby (ex Saliva) Achieved A Father's Dream of Forming a Band with His Sons
It is a parent's dream to have a common interest with their children as they grow up, as it is something that connects them for life with a sole focus on…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How To Use Viral Tik Toks To Become Rock Music's Hottest Young Band: The Story of Sleep Theory
When you have a moment in life, where a shred of luck leads to good things, what do you do? Do you take it at face value and hope for the best? Or do you do…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Why Devitalized Is Being Creative With Metal, Following The Lead of Bring Me The Horizon & Bad Omens
Metal music today is in the early stages of a massive resurgence. Bands like Bring Me The Horizon, Bad Omens, Falling In Reverse, Electric Callboy, and more…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How Resolve Is Putting The French Metalcore Scene on the Map with New Album Human
We are used to great metalcore coming out of countries like the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia. But what about France? France may not be…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How Holding Absence Keeps Their Music in Your Subconscious with The Noble Art of Self Destruction
When it comes to making sure your band stays in the subconscious of the music scene, it is a concept that many bands fail to capture. But for the band or bands…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How Of Virtue Got Endorsed by WWE Women's Champion Rhea Ripley Leading Up to New Album Omen
What would you think about a band you didn't know about & they were endorsed by your favorite athlete or professional wrestler? You would check them out. But…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How Adelitas Way Proves Tastemakers Tried To Kill Rock Music for 15 Years But The Fans Kept It Alive
How many times have we heard taste makers in culture say that "ROCK IS DEAD" over the past 15 years? Yet still here we are. In those 15 years, it was the bands…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Why Bodies by Drowning Pool Still Resonates With Fans of All Ages Over 20 Years Later
Have you ever heard the song Bodies by Drowning Pool? Let the bodies hit the floor? We know 99% of you reading this are going to say "YES!" It is a song that…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How Saliva's Bobby Amaru is Honoring Wayne Swinney & Loving Music Through Daughter's Tik Tok Duets
When the metal scene lost a well respected member in Wayne Swinny, we all mourned the loss of someone special. But what happened to his band following his…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Why A Band's First Impression Matters: The Importance of Going All Out Live with Owls & Aliens
When you are a young band, it is crucial that you go all out & balls to the wall during every live performance. No one knows who you are, and for those…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How From Ashes To New Became One Of the Hottest Bands in Metal Today: An Interview with Maty Madiro
Have you ever wondered how a band reacts when they begin to see rapid growth and continued success over a long period of time? For the bands that have…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How to Find Positivity in Life Between Beauty & Trauma: A Journey Into the Music of To Kill Achilles
In the world today, have you ever felt hopeless? As if the negativity in life would never go away, and that you would live in the negative forever? Many of us…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How Caskets Rose to Become an International Band: Inside the Making of The New Album 'Reflections'
When you put your full emotional weight behind your vocals as a singer, with a band that amplifies that every step of the way, greatness ensues. From a band…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How Sevendust's Created their New Album 'Truth Killer' on a Farm in Kansas
How do you become revered as one of the best and most respected metal bands of all time? You do it by making music that is the medicine to make people feel…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How If Not For Me May Have Created the Next 'Just Pretend'
Raise your hand if you have ever dealt with the repercussions of being in and around a toxic relationship. We assume many of you just raised your hand. And we…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Ageless Energy: Bridging the Gap Between Fans Young and Old at Audio Karate Concerts
Second chances in life do not come around often. When we get second chances, we find an appreciation for the good times we had, and the good times we are able…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How Hawthorne Heights Helped Life In Idle Go from Local Band to Festival Opener
Hawthorne Heights is much more than just their smash hit, Ohio Is For Lovers. They are also champions of supporting local music and the local music scene to…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Is The Revival of Nu Metal Now? Discrepancis Blends Rap/Rock/Metal with a Fresh Modern Twist
Would you love a band that has the flow of Tech N9ne, the fun of Limp Bizkit, the modernization of From Ashes to New, and the quality of Linkin Park? Sounds…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
An Up and Coming Band's Guide to Creating Memorable Live Shows with Bullet To The Heart
When people go and see live music, they are going because it is an event for them. And the bands that succeed in music and have long careers are the ones that…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Why Is Being In A Band So Tough? Unveiling The Economics of the Music Industry with Earshot
Have you ever wondered why concert ticket prices are so high? Or why a band might not come and tour in your area? The simple answer is purely this…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How Learning & Studying from All Music Genres Can Unlock Success for Your Band with MCHNZ
One common theme we see in the most successful artists in music is that they are students of all genres, not just the genre(s) they make music in. That is one…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How Brandon from Hostile Array Broke from the ChristCore Scene to Write Music Exploring Trauma
As time rolls on, people go through many new experiences and change. Artists are no exception to this, and their art will change based on their experiences and…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How Taking Short Cuts Can Lead a Bands Ruin: Story of alt.'s Rise with Debut Album
How many times in life were you told not to cut any corners and that there are not shortcuts to success? You possibly hear that many times. And even as it…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Christianity vs. Heavy Metal Music: How The Divide Can be Broken with A Former Street Preacher
What happens when a former Christian street preacher turned atheist starts making metal music? You know it is going to lead to a great conversation bound to…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
From Small Town Band to The Rock Music Festival Circuit: How NVSN Used Fan Word Of Mouth to Grow
Have you ever wished there was a secret power to help build your brand, your band, your art, your business, any project you have worked on? We know the answer…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How Honey Revenge Went From Local Band to National Act in 2 Years with Release of Retrovision Album
Have you ever been resistant to change in life? Many of us have been resistant to changes our favorite bands have made in their music as they explore and…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
The Return of Woe, Is Me: Finding The Love of Music after a 10 Year Hiatus
In life, people want and hope for second chances. A second chance at love, a second chance at happiness, and second chance at life. For this band, a random…