Chord Progression

Austin from LIMBS joins the Chord Progression Podcast today. LIMBS is releasing their new EP "Coma Year" on June 24th and we dive deep into what inspired the album around the concept of loss and uncertainty, along with how the EP's construction really connects us all. We also talk about some tour stories, geek out on the band AVOID, and the inspiration Austin got being on tour with Motionless in White and Beartooth in early 2020. Don't sleep on this band.   Find LIMBS Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whoislimbs Twitter: https://twitter.com/whoisLimbs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoislimbs/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whoislimbs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChxS5slIoHB50ZCuqE61gZg Website: https://www.whoislimbs.com Merch (UNFD): https://unfdcentral.com/store/limbs/ Merch (Band): https://downrightmerch.com/collections/limbs The Beautiful Coma Tour (with Greyhaven): https://www.whoislimbs.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6iXX6v3cFowf2ikYwA6uHX?si=aWKMYzptRx-9CZbt

Rob from the German modern metal band The Oklahoma Kid is here today. The band has been waiting to get back on stage since 2020, so we discuss their summer festival lineup, their headlining tour happening in October after being postponed for 2 years, and how their diverse sound will create a fantastic live experience. We also dive deep into the process of writing the new album Tangerine Tragic, figure out how many songs a band should play off their new record, geek out on the song Waldsterben (the forest dying song), and why working with a non-metal produced was the right move for this album. Looking for good new music? This is where you should go.   Find The Oklahoma Kid Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoklahomakidofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/theoklahomakido Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoklahomakidband/ Instagram (Rob): https://www.instagram.com/tokrob/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theoklahomakidband YouTube (Label): https://www.youtube.com/c/ArisingEmpire Merch: https://t

Oh boy! The guys from RXPTRS are here on the Chord Progression Podcast. We discuss the band returning to the live stage and the emotions around it, the moments that inspired them to become musicians, how their guitarist almost lost his eye on stage, and then... GIN! After that we talk about the construction of the new album, Living With Death's Permission (even though Kevin keeps saying "without"), making the music that you believe in, and how The Death Rattle is the track to look out for on this album. Grab a drink and enjoy this one with us.   Find RXPRTS Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RXPTRS Twitter: https://twitter.com/RXPTRS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rxptrs/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rxptrs?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/metalbladerecords Website: https://rxptrs.com Merch: https://rxptrs.bandcamp.com/merch Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6wZR4nBBIVGgEzBBtkzkJ8?si=0qosTIN0TfK6Pki-38tWBg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/rxptrs/1339310798   Th

The fine folks of Lydia's Castle are on the Chord Progression Podcast today. We talk about female rock and metal bands growing in the scene today, some random funny show stories, and the band goes deep with topics that are fantastic advice for all younger bands coming up today. Plus we dive deep into the song Search For You and its music video, talking about its themes of loss and bringing to light a number of topics that might be taboo to talk about.   Find Lydia's Castle Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LydiasCastle Twitter: https://twitter.com/lydiascastle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lydiascastleofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCREBDroz_wY1PV0zowdFD7g Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lydiascastle Website: https://lydiascastle.com/home Merch: https://lydiascastle.com/store Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5LdRRt9XQFMFBKWahhHY2X?si=MSuaTyHSQA2r6lzgAueQkA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lydias-castle/1606662104   Thank you to our sponsor Custom Debuts:

Jennifer from the band Lokella is on the podcast today. Coming from the woods of Western Michigan, we talk about the importance of music that we realized during the pandemic and how we use music to open up our own comfort and help expression emotion. We also dive into their new album As We Unravel and its inspiration about outside influences, death, and rebirth.   Find Lokella Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebandlokella Twitter: https://twitter.com/thebandlokella Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebandlokella/ Tik Tok (Jennifer): https://www.tiktok.com/@jenn_lokella YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LOKELLA Website: http://www.thebandlokella.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0fDnL938kqbdp7UEktyLg6?si=ZWLWyNieQZC7XBbvFxMJIw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lokella/1191105165   Thank you to our sponsor Custom Debuts: http://fluroes.myshopify.com/discount/CPP10 Use code CPP10 for 10% off your order.   Thank you to our sponsor FNX Fitness: https://fnx.grsm.io/msotdrock

Oh boy, the guys from Valoria are on the Chord Progression Podcast today. We talk to the guys about their unique start during the pandemic, how their connection kept this project growing during that time, and their upcoming EP Dead Languages. We also dive into their single Wanderers and how their vocal dynamics alongside Joey Varela of VRSTY make the song stand out for the positive. And how does Dennis Rodman and Jeff Goldblum make it into the mix? Because music... finds a way.   Find Valoria Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreValoria Twitter: https://twitter.com/wearevaloria Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearevaloria/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9V4iTCLMoA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7EYPpggpuuByHaZSSWOts0?si=r48eaC2xQFKsTfgN3s06-A Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/valoria/1610877186   Thank you to our sponsor Custom Debuts: http://fluroes.myshopify.com/discount/CPP10 Use code CPP10 for 10% off your order.   Thank you to our sponsor FNX Fitness: htt

Seth of Watashi Wa is here on the Chord Progression Podcast today. The band is releasing their first new music in over 16 years with the release of their album People Like People on May 20th, so we talk about what it was like to write and record an album after that layoff. But then we dive deep into the album's meaning around taking a critical look at the plugged in generation and digital age, and the dangers inside of it. So we discuss media influence on dividing people, along with removing lenses to connect with others who differ in opinion from us, and connecting in person once again. It is deep, it is insightful, so don't miss any of it.   Find Watashi Wa Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watashiwaband Twitter: https://twitter.com/watashiwaband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/watashiwaband/ Instagram (Seth): https://www.instagram.com/sethroberts/ YouTube (Tooth & Nail): https://www.youtube.com/c/toothandnail Furnace Fest TIX: https://www.furnacefest.us Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/a

In our 300th episode, Mac from JunkBunny joins the Chord Progression Podcast. Opening up with the latest updates on what is going on with the band, Mac then gives us a tour through the history of the band that includes getting signed at 16 years old, dropping out of public school to pursue music dreams, getting dropped from the label, and all the lessons learned along the way. We also discuss the band being independent and all of the work needed to be a successful band in today's day and age. A deep dive into Another Summer Song, how Kevin and Mac are connected via Rise Against, and a geek out on Bar Rescue. Happy 300 everyone.   Find JunkBunny Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JunkBunnyRocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/JunkBunny_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/junkbunny_/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@junkbunny_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCypqM7fcl65vgsCbZ405hMg Website: https://junkbunny.rocks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2UdPcvUuTpvrq7flh94PaE?si=y37BkMt9Q5yCws

Pittsburgh metalcore outfit IRE stops by the podcast today. The band started in 2019, so we open by discussing their focused growth during the pandemic, and how they must make every dollar and every move work to their advantage as an independent band. But then it takes a turn for the fun when the guys talk about playing a live show without a drummer (and killing it) and how Brandon cried during a Nickelback show. Don't miss these guys.   Find IRE Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/irebandofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/irebandofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ireband_official/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQWltB3iFshCNHAIhm6zpCA Website: https://ireband.com Tour: https://ireband.com/collections/tour Merch: https://ireband.com/collections/store Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EeMTIIMY3wV1JGsYzuCQE?si=BppTUSofQc6uQ_bE28iWrQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ire/1497467982   Thank you to our sponsor Custom Debuts: http://fluroes.myshopify.com/discount

Josh from The Protest stops by once again to the Chord Progression Podcast. After 200 episodes since the last time he was here, we catch up with Josh about playing during the pandemic and the reasons why, creating the Death Stare EP and its anthemic themes of hope and positivity, and the importance of music to help us through the darker times. Don't forget, The Protest is here. Find The Protest Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprotest Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheProtestRocks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprotestrocks/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheProtestRocks Website: https://www.theprotestrocks.com Merch: https://www.theprotestrocks.com/shop Tour: https://www.theprotestrocks.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3BTiVMFvgOUbi1I0WWVAbA?si=bCkgzB-mQAGI51NVKfNq7A Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-protest/65697476   Thank you to our sponsor Custom Debuts: http://fluroes.myshopify.com/discount/CPP10 Use code CPP10 for 10% off your order.   Thank you to o

Indey, the bassist of Windwaker, is on the podcast today. Windwaker recently signed with Fearless Records ahead of the release of their debut LP Love Language on May 6th. 2022. So we talk about the signing with Fearless Records, share funny stories from the road, and really see how the long release schedule for the album might have been beneficial for the band. On top of that, we dive deep into Love Language and its cohesive chaos construction, really geek out on the song Dopamine Freestyle, and confirm that there is no genre for Windwaker, they are there own thing. Do yourself a favor and listen to the album.   Find Windwaker Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/windwakerofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/windwakertweets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/windwakerofficial/ Instagram (Indey): https://www.instagram.com/indeysalvestro/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz2dVGYGJjpjp_INV0UrHZg TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@windwakerofficial? Website: https://windwakerband.com Merch: https:/

Tyler from Hollow Front is here on the Chord Progression Podcast today. Hollow Front recently finished 2 tours headlined by We Came as Romans and Fit For A King in the past 6 months. Therefore we talk about those tours, what it was like playing with AVOID, and preview their upcoming tour with August Burns Red and We Came as Romans. Tyler and Kevin also talk about The Rave in Milwaukee and talk about it as one of their favorite venues. The band is releasing their new album "The Price of Dreaming" on May 27th, so we discuss the different making of the album compared to their others, having compassion to their fans when connecting to the music, and a few incredible deep dives into both "Thick as Blood" and "Dear Sons." From fun conversation to one with a lot of depth, dont miss the entire thing.   Find Hollow Front Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hollowfront Twitter: https://twitter.com/hollowfrontband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollowfront/ Instagram (Tyler): https://www.instagram.com/tyler

Bobby from Saliva is here today on the Chord Progression Podcast. The band's first new single "Revelation Man" in 4 years is out now and we dive deep into its personal meaning and discuss the importance of finding happiness and the positive impacts of therapy. We also talk about the band bringing back original frontman Josey Scott for their Blue Ridge Rock Fest set, what to expect going forward in 2022, and tease some fun things coming up. Dont miss out!   Find Saliva Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Saliva Twitter: https://twitter.com/Saliva Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saliva/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV0nslN6YcrfBScmpjyt3EQ Website: https://salivaofficial.com Merch: https://www.salivaapparel.co Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5S6hjAxgxjsLylsTtMIimO?si=qQWpPvTvSrqYoAfyjtS2gg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/saliva/391630   Thank you to our sponsor Custom Debuts: http://fluroes.myshopify.com/discount/CPP10 Use code CPP10 for 10% off your order.   Tha

Brandon Richie of The Brandon Richie Band is here. This one is all sorts of fun as we talk about the importance we place on music following the pandemic, understanding audience demographics to grow your band, Brandon showing his little brother his demos, and live show stories you will not believe. Plus we talk about the band's new single "If There's A God," ask why Betty White is on the cover art, and gush over the city of Milwaukee.   Find Brandon Richie Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandonrichieofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonrichieofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTYpp-iHT3PEwq6FkB29clg Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brandonrichieofficial?lang=en Website: https://brandonrichie.bandcamp.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7pKraio4ww1dx6S6PVAqUs?si=uOA7GBxFTQ6aIKfunEUuxA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/brandon-richie/300979655   Thank you to our sponsor Custom Debuts: http://fluroes.myshopify.com/discount/CPP10 Use code CPP10 for

Brandon from Palisades comes on for one great episode of the Chord Progression Podcast. We open talking about Brandon's journey taking over as the band's lead vocalist, and how the band is still tight with their former vocalist Lou. From there we talk about their recent single "Better" in depth around why Brandon wrote the song based off of is inner mental health challenges, and sheds light as to why we might be afraid to ask for help in that moment. We also discuss the band getting back out to live shows, and how they are set to give the positivity back to their fans with both live music and their new album Reaching Hypercritical (out July 22nd, 2022).   Find Palisades Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeArePalisades Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/WeArePalisades Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearepalisades/ Instagram (Brandon): https://www.instagram.com/brandonelgar/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/eYnIWDuEzSI Website: https://wearepalisades.com Merch: https://shop.artistarena.com/artists-1/pali

The Broken View shows up for a great episode of the Chord Progression Podcast. After another great instagram ad caught Kevin's attention, he wanted to talk to the guys about their debut album "On The Mend" and how they have grown from it. They also talk about how each person discovered music was their passion in life, Austin's vocal challenge on On The Mend, and why good quality is not good enough for the band. FFO: Caskets, Holding Absence, Rain City Drive   Find The Broken View Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebrokenview Twitter: https://twitter.com/thebrokenview Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrokenview/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtiSqkUBg3sUnvKnwyaJk9w Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebrokenview Website: https://www.thebrokenview.com Merch: https://www.thebrokenview.com/shop Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0WI8BqDOolPRIxJy1ZHleB?si=_xiLM2OaQFuScAcWxLsQIg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-broken-view/1468368954   Thank you to our sponsor Cu

Travis from Hey Thanks! is on the Chord Progression Podcast today. The band has a new record "start/living" due out on May 27th. With the release, we talk about how this album came to be, how the band got signed by Iodine Records and how that is helping them better market the album, and how Travis got over dreaded "Demo-itis." Then we talk about what would have happened if we told the band "no" to the podcast, and then do this entire deep dive into neuroscience and how positive thoughts overall can positively impact mental health in the long term. This is a trip worth taking the ride.   Find Hey Thanks! Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heythanksla Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeyThanks_LA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heythanks_la/ Instagram (Travis): https://www.instagram.com/imtravisopal/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS6Djxo_eR4HI1d774WyOQw Website: https://heythankss.bandcamp.com Merch: https://deathwishinc.com/collections/iodine-recordings?ffm=FFM_60a69c719fc8da36a3e3800c7cde

YES THIS IS REAL! Will and Mal, the co-founders of When We Were Hungry, are on the Chord Progression Podcast today. Everything you needed to know about the festival before the lineup is announced is here. We ask if this is legit (of course it is), how this all started from Will's meme ability, and how the fans are helping market this thing and driving a lot of the passion. We also have some teasers in there for you as we rapid fire ask them questions about the festival. This is an episode and a festival you cannot miss.   Find When We Were Hungry Festival Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whenwewerehungryfestival The FACEBOOK FAN GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/384008090155571 Twitter: https://twitter.com/wwwhfest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whenwewerehungryfestival/ Website: https://whenwewerehungryfestival.com INQUIRIES Sponsorship: Sponsors@wwwhfest.com Vendor: Vendors@wwwhfest.com Artist Submission: Artists@wwwhfest.com Media: Media@wwwhfest.com Production: Production@wwwhfest.com

Anastasia Rose (Anastasia Canfield) is on the Chord Progression Podcast. Anastasia is a board-certified music therapist, licensed counselor, professional musician, and sits on the board of the Colorado Musicians Union as a Womxn's Committee Leader. In this episode, we discuss her expertise in musical therapy, the neuropsychology behind music, and how it is used to help many people. We then talk about her work in the Colorado Musicians Union, highlighting the struggles marginalized community members experience in the scene, and how we the fans can take steps in order to combat these issues. It is one of the best and most enlightening podcasts we have done so dont miss it.   Find Anastasia Online: Creative Remedies: https://www.creativeremediesllc.com Anastasia Rose (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/anastasiarosemusic/ Anastasia Rose (Website): https://anastasiarosemusic.com Anastasia Rose (Merch): https://anastasiarosemusic.com/store Anastasia Rose (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/artist/6tQOBb0kb5hrsy

Mike from Generation Underground is back on the Chord Progression Podcast, this time with new members Rob and Raf. Mike does not hold back when talking about what happened to the band recently with changes in members, managers, publicists, and what they've learned in order to make put the band in the position they want to. We then dive into everything you could imagine around the rock and metal scene. We discuss everything going on with MGK, how many smaller bands are bringing new ideas to the table and should be given the platform to rise up, adapting to culture and the internet to promote and grow your band, why we aren't embracing pop culture shedding more light onto the music scene, the Grammys, and why we should embrace the next generation. Dont miss out on this one, this band knows what's up.   Find Generation Underground Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/generationunder Twitter: https://twitter.com/generationunder Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/generationunder/ YouTube: https://www.yout