How 156/Silence Redefine thier Metalcore Sound: Synths, Clean Vocals & Creativity on People Watching

Back in 2018, Kerrang called this band one of the 6 Underground Metal Bands Redefining the Scene. In the past 6 years, this band has continued to make heavy music to please your ears, and make you fall in love with metalcore all over again.

Now in 2024, how are they living up to that moniker of a band redefining the scene? Well there is a new album coming out, and it includes an evolved sound on it as well.

Jack from Pittsburgh metalcore band 156/Silence joins the Chord Progression Podcast. With the band on tour supporting Sings of the Swarm, and with a new album "People Watching" due out on September, we answer that question by discussing:

• How the band evolved their sound on People Watching by including more synths and cleans that were inspired by metalcore from the early to mid 2000's (think onlder The Devil Wears Prada for reference).
• Why trying new things with your music fosters your continued creativity, and the reason you should not just stick with the same sound and riffs over and over again.
• With a greater focus on both clean singing and unclean scraems, what Jack has been doing to prioritize his vocal health on stage.

A fantastic episode right before the release of a new dynamic album. Want more moments like this? Hit the subscribe button for more.

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Welcome: (0:00)

The Update Before New Album Release: (1:13)

Jack's New Focus on Vocal Health: (4:31)

Why 156/Silence Added More Synths on "People Watching": (12:25)

Lyrical Inspiration of "People Watching": (17:38)

Try New Things with Your Music: (24:10)

Favorite Songs on "People Watching": (26:45)

Kevin Wnats "Unreasonable Doubt" Played Live: (33:38)

156/Silence Loves to Play "Metal" Shows: (36:40)

More Touring to Come: (42:05)

Jack's 3 Bands to Check Out: (43:46)

Kevin's Final Thought; Foster Your Creativity in Music, ALL THE TIME: (49:05)