How Velvet Chains Went from Grunge Covers to Rock Chart-Toppers with 'Dead Inside'

When we see a band begin to appear on radio and end a year charting on the Billboard Rock Charts, we have questions that need answering. Questions like who are they, what have they done to get that success? And what can we learn from their success to help us out?

Well, fear no more everyone. Because not only do we have a band that has achieved that success to close 2024 and is still growing, but has a story that will inspire your creative side to thrive, and why you need to keep learning.

Nils from the rock band Velvet Chains joins the Chord Progression Podcast. As their single Dead Insided ended 2024 at 31 on the Billboard Rock Charts, we set out to deliver you a new band to call your favorite. Check it out as we show you:

• The history of Velvet Chains from the iffy origin story of their name, starting as a grunge cover band that changed to original music during the pandemic, and how constructive criticism led to their eventual success.
• Dead Inside's creation, and why Velvet Chains gives their producers creative freedom on songs to help make them more invested in the song, and a part of the band for some time.
• Analyzing why Dead Indide is charting on the Billboard charts, from its catchy choruses, and a subtle nod to the band's rock and grunge influneces in a hip-hop construction fashion.

An engaging episode for any music fan or creative out there to enjoy. So tap taht subscribe button because plenty more like this are coming every week.

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Welcome: (0:00)

Welcome Vicious... we mean Velvet Chains: (1:30)

The History of Velvet Chains Explained: (4:09)

Continuing to Perservere to Achieve Musical Goals: (11:12)

Offering Driving Expertise in Wisconsin: (20:36)

Taste of Madison Story: (23:15)

Dead Inside's Creation & Giving Their Producers Creative Liberty: (26:15)

Analyzing Why Dead Inside is Charting: (37:26)

What's On Tap for 2025: (46:21)

3 New Artists to Check Out: (47:41)

Kevin's Final Thought; Get Invested in Life's Passion: (52:12)