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

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 …

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 c…

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 avo…

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 …

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 …

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…

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.

S…

There are times when bands run into life issues and have to make a tough decision to take a break, or to press on. Sometimes bands that take a break come back, sometimes they do not.

We found a band t…

Since the last time rosecoloredworld appeared on the podcast, their world has gone insane in the best way. Following their song "Spit It Out" getting picked up by State Of The Scene, they signed with…

No one is immortal, netier are our favorite bands. And one of the best heavy bands in the music scene today almost broke up in 2022 following a pandemic, a member's exit, and wondering what the direc…

Music, like fashion, is cyclical. There are sounds, trends, and influences that come and go with the times. At one time in their lifetime, they are the hottest thing. Another time, they are considrer…

In the world that is 2024, we continue to see divide between people. That divide can come from political beliefs, religious beliefs, ethical beliefs, or societal pressures. And to stand up against th…

When someone that has been in music for the majority of their life wants to start something new and try somehting different, we should all take notice. But why?

Because that artist now has something n…

If you see the tag line for a band being "the band that is going to make you cry while you are swinging in the pit," what would you think? Would you wanna check out some emotionally heavy music?

I mea…

Going solo and trying to make it on your own is never an easy thing. You have to be vulnerable and let people into your music. You need to conquer feelings of uncomfortability to succeed. And you nee…

If you formed a band back when you were in high school, one of the dreams taht you had was to make it big, get noticed by big members of the music industry, and see viability in the long term future …

When a label like Arising Empire signs a band, before that band even releases their first single, you know that is a band that you should seriously consider as a future powerhouse.

This can only be do…

When a musician decides to move on from their band and start something completley new, it is scary. But there is a beauty in it for the artist, because now they have a blank canvas with no expectatio…

Do you remember when you fell in love with your first band or artist that you found all on your own? It was one of the most magical moments of your life, and one that has influenced the music that yo…

One thing we love to see is when bands that we bring to the podcast pick up success and want to come back to talk all about it. It is something that lets us know the band is doing great, and reiterat…