Bands and musicians are always putting in an increible amount of work in order to push their dreams, and their music, to the next level. And when their sound begins to reach the masses thanks to online sharing as well as a heavier presence on radio, it puts a lot more buzz around the music.

So how will an artist capitalize on it? What will they do with their new music in order to hit even more impactfully with fans and new listeners alike? If they are known for going in a dark direction, they go darker, and more dynamic in the darkness. And... it works.

Molly from Living Dead Girl joins the Chord Progression Podcast as the band is set to release their newest album, Con$piracy, on October 10th, 2025. Dive deep into the band and the new album with us as we talk about:

- How Living Dead Girl is gaining traction with metal fans thanks to airplay on Sirius XM Octane, but call on traditional radio to play more of this kind of music too.

- Why a more dynamic, yet darker tone, is a hallmark to the evolved sound Living Dead Girl has created on the new album "Con$piracy".

- The unreleased song "Succubus" and why this might be the best track Living Dead Girl has written to date.

The dynamic darkness on this album is something to behold. Tap the subscribe button because we will bring you more artists to get into every week.

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Welcome: (0:00)

Meet Molly of Living Dead Girl: (1:31)

The Growth of Living Dead Girl & Octane Support: (4:17)

Calling on Traditional Radio to Play New Metal: (8:58)

The Creation Process of "Con$piracy," in Darkness: (13:32)

Why "Succubus" Might Be the Best Living Dead Girl to Date: (18:51)

Other Unreleased Tracks Highlighted: (23:40)

What's Next for Living Dead Girl: (29:08)

New Artists to Check Out: (32:04)

Kevin's Final Thought; This Darkness Aesthetic is Dynamic: (36:14)

When it comes to being in a band, trying to make it in the rock and metal world, Arnold Schwarzenegger's 5th rule of success applies, WORK YOUR BUTT OFF! Your dreams aren't going to work unless you do. So what does that mean?

That means putting in all of the extra work outside of the norm, outisde of what everyone else is doing. Always make time for the fans, always make your music an experience for the fans, and always remember how much you can mean to a music lover. Those artists, make it to the top. This, is the beginning of another one.

The guys from the "Tough Guy Metalcore" band Fight From Within join the Chord Progression Podcast today. Their debut album "Talk Is Cheap" releasing on October 3rd. Join us on this episode as we talk about:

- Why focusing on singles is the way to go for an artists to gain relevance in the 2020's and not fall behind in the world of others releasing music every day.

- The reason Fight From Within has gained a "cult like" following with the fans, and why they always go the extra mile for those that are listeining to their music.

- A look into "Talk is Cheap," the instrumental focus brought forward on this album, and how "tough guy metalcore" came to be.

This is what it takes to make it in the music business. Tap the subscribe button to discover more bands giving it their all... really giving it their all.

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Welcome: (0:00)

Let's Party with Fight From Within: (1:20)

Singles Work in 2025: (2:30)

Fight From Within Tour Shenanagins: (8:54)

Creating a "Cult Band" Following: (11:27)

The Blue Ridge Rock Fest 2023 Story: (12:41)

Putting in Work to Create "Cult Following": (16:39)

The "Frankie from Immure" Story: (26:13)

Louder Than Life Talk, Party with Fight From Within: (31:48)

Instrumental Standout on "Talk is Cheap": (41:03)

Tough Guy Metalcore: (46:57)

The Chevelle Story of Staying Humble: (52:34)

What's Next for Fight From Within?: (55:44)

New Artists to Check Out: (59:56)

Kevin's Final Thought; Put In The Work: (1:06:42)

This band has been classified as the best modern metal band by a good number of publication and tastemakers in metal. And it is not surprising to be honest. The sound the band is known for is something heavy, something aggressive, and something cinematically grand.

But now signed to a much bigger label, and with metal being so much more known in popular culture, what is this band going to do with their new music? Make the best metal album of 2025? Yea, that seems like the way to go.

Niklas from the Swedish metal band Orbit Culture joins the Chord Progression Podcast today. With the band releasing their new album, Death Above Life, on October 3rd 2025, we dive into the album. On this episode, we talk about:

- The writing process of "Death Above Life" and how Orbit Culture wanted to write the album where each song could be a single, while bringing that full album experience that metal fans love.

- Why Orbit Culture sees their cinematic influences and programming ideas as the secret 5th memebr of the band, making their music sound grand on the scale that is necessary for their creation.

- Reviewing "The Path I Walk" and why it might be the most raw, emotional, outside of the box Orbit Culture song yet.

This just might be album of the year 2025 (yes, over that Whitechapel album). Tap the subscribe button because we are bringing you AOTY material all the time.

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Welcome: (0:00)

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Succeeding in Sound on "Death Above Life": (3:49)

Experimental Singles Stand Out: (5:52)

Writing "Death Above Life": (7:44)

Why Orbit Culture has Classic Metal Feel: (12:38)

The Cinematic Touch of Orbit Culture: (14:47)

The Non-Single to Check Out: (19:26)

Is Orbit Culture Returning to USA in 2026?: (23:17)

New Artists to Check Out: (24:32)

Kevin's Final Thought; AOTY 2025... It Is Here: (28:24)

Many artists have come back to the Chord Progression Podcast over the course of 6 and a half years. Many of those artists share stories of their successes, their failures, and show us what is in store for the next album. Rarely do we get to dive into a band's attempt at international recognition when they come back, but when you take your growth seriously as an artist, it can happen.

From taking European tours by storm as an opener, to almost representing Germany in the Eurovision song contest, this band has picked up more traction across the world. Now with their 3rd album coming out, and a headlining tour across Europe to prove their worth, now is the time to get into the band again.

Lukas and Seb from the German nu metal / rap rock band From Fall To Spring return to the Chord Progression Podcast after 2 and a half years. With a brand new album, Entry Wounds, due out on September 26th, we get you ready for the album, and the band's continued rise. We talk about

- How much the band has grown since the release of their "Rise" album in 2023, and how they almost were (& should have been) chosen to represent Germany in the Eurovision song contest.

- Their upcoming headline tour across Europe, the challenge of playing in venues the range in capacity between 100-1,500 people, & what their stage show is going to be, tailored to each venue.

- "Entry Wounds," the difference on this album compared to "Rise," and how its interwoven story and songs came to be.

Another great return, let's help the band keep growing. Tap the subscribe button as we have even more to come from artists like this.

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Welcome: (0:00)

From Fall To Spring is Back! Let's Catch Up: (1:37)

The Guys Question "Eurovision" Selection: (4:26)

Growing as a Live Band: (9:38)

Previewing Headline Tour Differences: (13:45)

The Best Pitch to Tour Managers Ever: (19:54)

The Difference Between "Rise" and "Entry Wounds": (26:05)

The Reaction to the Singles: (33:52)

Most Anticipated Song on Release Day: (41:22)

The 2026 Plans & Features?: (44:43)

New Artists to Check Out: (49:02)

Kevin's Final Thought; Getting to the Next Level the Right Way: (53:22)

It's the year 2025, and if you look on any social media platform (Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, Reddit), you will notice that the world seems to be living in an era of darkness. People are unhappy with the state of the world, depressed at how life is turning out for them, and shut off with a belief that there is nothing better ever coming again. But this music, will make that not be the case.

When we are in the darkness, we have to find some shred of hope to hold on to. It allows us to keep moving when things arent going well, when the world seems dark, because there is a light at the end of the tunnel. That hope, is the most powerful thing in the world. And dark music that finds the smallest shred of hope, is this band's hallmark.

Matic from the Slovenian modern metal band Hei'An joins the Chord Progression Podcast today. The brand new album, Kiss Our Ghosts Goodbye, shines a light on hope in the darkness when it comes out on September 26th. Discover Hei'An and Kiss Our Ghosts Goodbye as we discuss.

- What is the signature sound that makes Hei'an stand out, being music living in the darkness that finds a shred of hope no matter what.

- How Matic used "Kiss Our Ghosts Goodbye" to exorcise the ghosts that hold us back, as he explored his sexuality, relationship with disease, and views on the state of the world.

- The album as a whole, deep diving into a lot of tracks coming out on release day, to get you ready for the album.

Find your hope in the darkness, and we hope that you will keep going with us by tapping that subscribe button.

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Welcome: (0:00)

Time to Discover Hei'An, Always Writing: (1:34)

What Makes the Hei'An Sound Unique: (7:11)

Matic's Favorite On-Stage Moment: (17:47)

The Ghosts Exorcised on "Kiss Our Ghosts Goodbye": (18:46)

Matic's Mental State after Writing "Kiss Our Ghosts Goodbye": (26:04)

The Deep Dive into Unreleased Tracks: (34:16)

What's Next for Hei'An: (43:38)

New Artists to Check Out: (49:04)

Kevin's Final Thought; Find Hope Whenever You Can: (53:20)

At the end of 2024, we brought Ireland's greatest emo band to the podcast to get to know their backstory where no one believed in their music but themselves, and how they continued to thrive by just believing in themselves.

One year later, the duo is ready to release their second album, reflecting on how everyone did not believe in them, and they had to believe in themselves to win. They know it is ok to be sad, but this is about not wallowing in that sadness, and moving forward with your life and goals.

Steph and Paul from Ireland's greatest emo band Greywind rejoin the Chord Progression Podcast with their new album, Severed Heart City, releasing on September 19th. Dive deep with us as we talk about:

- Why Greywind still focuses on fan connection more than anything else, while remembering what it was like to be in their position as fans of their favorite artists.

- The meaning behind the new album Severed Heart City, how it relates to their own story of constantly being broken hearted in music, and why it is ok to be sad but important to heal and move forward.

- An expanding sound on the new album, with "Let's See If You Can Float" and "The Scarecrow" showing opposite ends of the spectrum of their evolved sound.

Now this is what we are talking about from a great band. Tap the subscribe button because plenty more is on the way.

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Welcome: (0:00)

Greatest Irish Emo Band Returns!: (1:29)

Remembering USA Run at End of 2024: (4:00)

Truly Caring about Connecting with Fans: (5:35)

Bands Use Lack of Social Media as Excuse for Failure?: (14:25)

The Inspiration of "Severed Heart City": (18:11)

Song & Musical Breakdown of "Severed Heart City": (22:22)

Every Song Can Have its Moment: (33:22)

What's Next for Greywind?: (37:30)

New Artists to Check Out: (38:08)

Kevin's Final Thought; Emo to the Core, but So Much More: (42:12)

Making music that connects with fans of whatever genre you are in, isn't easy. Making music that connects with fans of other genres is even harder. Doing so and being able to connect on concert bills where you are the lightest band on the bill, it is nearly impossible. But there has to be something that creates that connection.

And we found it with this band. No, there is no specific gimmick that makes them stand out. No, there is no member that was previously famous from another band trying something new. So what is it? The secret, is the ability to successfully tell stories with music, from the instrumentals, the vocal range, and the lyrics, all working in harmony.

Travis from the post-hardcore band Colorblind is our guest on the Chord Progression Podcast today. With their new EP, Who Sold You This Truth?, released last week, we get you to understand the band even further. Today, we talk about:

- Colorblind going on tour with blessthefall, being the lightest band on the bill, and fitting in perfectly for that role.

- Undsertanding what makes Colorblind a band that can transcend genres with a diverse post-hardcore style, all built off of their songwriting being able to tell stories so perfectly and vividly through sound.

- Writing Who Sold You This Truth, and if there is more to come that just this one EP (hint: the answer is yes).

A quick episode that hits and tells the story of Colorblind perfectly. Tap the subscribe button because plenty more is to come.

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Welcome: (0:00)

Travis is Here.. From the Road: (1:25)

Touring with blessthefall: (2:30)

Why Colorblind Connects on Heavier Tour Packages: (5:27)

Travis & the Vocal Growth to Tell Stories: (10:31)

Wait, a Full Album?: (15:13)

Responses from Fans that Stand Out: (18:05)

See Colorblind Live!: (21:33)

New Artists to Check Out: (23:00)

Kevin's Final Thought; Top Notch Storytelling: (26:37)

Sometimes artists write music to express their own emotions to us in a way that they couldn't do otherwise. Othertimes, they write music as it is the only thing that brings them happiness. The list of reasons goes on and on. But what about writing your music to call yourself out and take accountability?

That is what we found with this artist in the heavy music scene. One that isnt afraid to create music that looks inward at his own faults, take accountability, and learn to move on. Hopefully, we are able to take it that same way and apply it to ourselves. And ask the question, "What would we do if we weren't afraid?"

Joe from the metal band DED joins us on the Chord Progression Podcast today. An incredible, deep conversation is on the horizon with DED's new album "Resent" releasing on September 19th. On this episode, we dive into:

- How we are currently living in a "changing of the guard" moment in heavy music, and why the self-accountable action to not gatekeeper newer artists is helping fuel the movement.

- The writing of "Resent" from Joe's perspective, and why it is meant to call himself, and all of us, to be accountable for our actions and how to make a change for the better.

- A question of "What would you do if you weren't afraid" as a mantra to take away throughout the record and the album in full.

A fantastic episode with a great artist, that really gets into your skin in the best way. Tap the subscibe button for more episodes like this.

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Welcome: (0:00)

Connecting with Joe from DED: (1:35)

Building a Bond with Others Thanks to Music: (4:25)

Living in a "Changing of the Guard" in Heavy Music: (7:20)

Lifting Up New Artists at this Time: (16:09)

Writing "Resent" Over a Few Years: (19:02)

Music for Us to Take Accountability: (25:01)

Unreleased Songs to Anticipate: (30:26)

What Would You Do if You Weren't Afraid?: (35:00)

Kevin's Unreleased Tracks to Check Out: (41:10)

New Artists to Check Out: (48:14)

Kevin's Final Thought; Sincerity in Joe's Songwriting Style: (54:25)

2 years ago, we brought an alt rock and grunge inspired 17 year old artist to the Chord Progression Podcast as he was bringing a fresh sound to the genre. After those 2 years, you might be wondering... what happened to him?

It is 2025 and there is much more to talk about with him. And instead of having you search it up and try to see what he has been up to, we will take care of it ourselves right about now.

Hunter Oliveri rejoins the Chord Progression Podcast for the 2nd time. Hunter is releasing his new album, Teen Slug, on September 19th, and we some catching up to do. On this episode, we talk about:

- What Hunter has been up to over the past 2 years, and why he is putting so much content out on social media in order to garner attention for his music.

- Why he played a show at an Air BnB, as well as why this might be a touring concept that he could pull off to promote the release of Teen Slug.

- The new album Teen Slug, as well as how he further expanded his sound on this new album.

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Find Hunter Oliveri Online:

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HunterOliveri

Website: https://www.spinefarmrecords.com/438/artists/hunter-oliveri

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Welcome: (0:00)

Hunter is Back after 2 Years!: (1:17)

Focus on the Content Game: (4:29)

The Air BNB Tour is a Thing?: (6:49)

Diving Deep into "Teen Slug": (14:42)

Hunter's Stand Out Songs: (17:24)

What's Next for Hunter?: (25:11)

New Artists to Check Out: (29:49)

Kevin's Final Thought; Wait for the Air BnB Tour: (33:48)

Put yourself in this position. You are an artist in the heavy music space that has been seemingly opening nearly every tour over the past few years. Every time it seems like fans go and see a show, you are on it. You want to take it to the next level, but how?

Well we found a band in that exact same position and asking that exact same question. And what was their answer to that question? Upgrade their music making process to be greater than anything they have ever done before.

The guys in Nevertel join the Chord Progression Podcast today! Nevertel's brand new album, Start Again, is releasing on September 12th, and we take the time to dive into the creation of the album like no one else will. On this episode, we discuss:

- How the band upgraded their ability as writers and music creators on "Start Again" by working with outside producers instead of trying to create everything themselves.

- Why Nevertel wrote "Start Again" across different sessions and in different locations, in order to capture emotions and moments on their songs much more vividly.

- The new album "Start Again," the fan reaction to Some Things, and why the song Ever After is going to be the one that will make this new album stand out the most on release day.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NevertelOfficial

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Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nevertel

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nevertel

Website: https://www.nevertelband.com

Merch: https://nevertelband.store/

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Chord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast):

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Welcome: (0:00)

Finally, We Got Nevertel: (1:35)

Writing "Start Again" with the Next Step: (4:25)

Working with Outside Producers for 1st Time: (7:55)

Creating in New Ways, in New Environments: (11:36)

Fan Reaction to Singles: (21:01)

Why "Ever After" is the Song to Check Out on Release Day: (25:00)

Demand to Buy Shirts: (34:04)

New Artists to Check Out with a Twist: (35:24)

Kevin's Final Thought; Nevertel to the Next Level: (44:07)