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

Punk rock has always had a history of being brash, standing up against oppressive and tyrannical ideologies & philosophies, as well as giving a voice to those who go against the political norm, in an…

We have seen some hip hop artists cross over and connect very well with rock and metal fans. We have seen it from Tech N9ne, Wu Tang Clan, and more. But why are some able to make that crossover?

The s…

Making an entire thematic change from one album to the next is never an easy thing. It requires a lot of focus, mindset shifting, and songwriting changes to make this thematic shift.

But what if there…

The sophomore album is always seen as a make or break album for any artist. Following their debut, will the artist expand their sound? Venture into new territory? Experiment further? Depending on the…

Imagine finding a band with the high energy style of Beartooth, but then finding out that their music is even heavier. Pretty cool right?

But what if we also told you that the heavier, high energy sty…

How does a band who hit it big because of the Eurovision contest, and became a major player in the European live scene with their Violent Pop sound, evolve into a worldwide phenomenon?

The answer: Wit…

Lyricism in music is essentially poetry in action. Audiences are able to feel the creative construct of the lyrics, and feel the emotion of that poetry through the instrumentation.

When artists take t…

Seeing live music is an experience, and that experience is amplified if the artists on stage are enjoying it as much as you are. They are the hosts of the party, and we in the crowd feed off of that …

Brand new music, and the opportunity to finally play live in front of an entire continent that will experience you for the first time. That is a big task to take on but the question is this, how can …

We all have an intense emotional connection to the music we love, and we know that the artists who make it have that connection intensified when writing from personal experience. But how do they hit …

If you watched WWE Wrestling between 2002 and 2006, you have fond memories of The Union Underground opening every single show with their song Across The Nation. It brings back fond memories for many,…

If you want your local scene to grow, thrive, and succeed for many years to come, you are going to need a few things. You're going to need good music, a fan base to rally around, an environment where…

Spiritbox broke out in 2021. Bad Omens broke out in 2022. Sleep Token broke out in 2023. So who is going to be the breakout band of 2024?

It is going to have to be a band that embodies a genre blendin…

We all know one of the many goals of a growing band is to sign a record deal, a goal that has been around for over 70 years.

But knowing what type of label is going to be the best for your band is pa…

Put yourselves in the shoes of a band releasing their sophomore album, trying to maintain the positive traction and reception of their sound from the debut album. Would you be excited, nervous, anxio…

The internet's favorite metalcore band has come back to the Chord Progression Podcast once again!

But why are they the internet's most favorite band? Is it because people love their music? Is it becau…

How important is album artwork, single artwork, or any artwork associated with music to you? Does the quality of the artwork impact your perception on the music? Or do you not put much weight on it?

A…

There is a band we have been following since mid-2020 that we have been waiting to break into the national touring scene. Waiting, wondering would it ever happen?

As we begin 2024, this band set thems…

Time is fickle to us humans. Over time, we lose our disillusionment and become content. We lose that wonder to discover new things, try new experiences, and chase our dreams because of responsibiliti…

When you're in a growing band, playing your largest shows to date, and overseas nonetheless, there are bound to be challenges you face. How to play to these crowds, how to construct a setlist, and ho…