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

There are many musicians out there that start in one sound or genre, and then move to the next. It is not anything uncommon. But one of the hardest decisions artists have to make is if taking a step back from the success you had prior to start something new will lead to greater happiness and success later on.

One upcoming band has already discovered this and is here to show you that taking a step back to take 2 steps forward in the end is not as scary as it seems, and could be a great idea for any artist to take.

AJ and Will from the metalcore band Resider join the Chord Progression Podcast today, to help get you to discover great new music. On this episode we discuss:

- How Resider's origins came from the progressive deathcore world, and how taking a step back from their prior success lead to the band finding better success in the long run.

- Why the band will always put on the best performance no matter the circumstances, and how a 1 AM show proves just that.

- The reality of a growing band touring through the USA, and the challenge the rocky mountains present for your favorite bands going from west to east, or vice versa.

When you need to discover great new bands, this is the place to go. Tap the subscribe button to not miss out on the next great bands for you to find out about.

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Welcome: (0:00)

Why Are We Talking Power Tools?: (1:15)

The Resider Origin Story: (5:39)

Going From Complex Deathcore to Metalcore Origins: (9:46)

Was Taking a Step Back a Good Thing?: (14:10)

The Resider Live Experience: (22:03)

The 1 AM Show: (27:10)

The Reality of Touring Through the Rocky Mountains: (36:41)

More New Music to Come?: (42:00)

New Artists to Check Out: (49:29)

Kevin's Final Thought; Always Bringing New Artists Here: (56:48)

Rock and metal music is for everyone, truthfully. It always has been from the authenticity of the sound, to the connection each song has to us, all the way to the impactful live shows that never die in our minds. This authenticity is why many artists gravitate to the genres.

There are also artists out there in other genres that grew up loving rock & metal, as well as still loving it to this day. So what should we do as fans when those artists try and find their sound in rock & metal? We do what we should do, embrace it and give them a chance to show us who they are.

IV4 joins the Chord Progression Podcast, after reaching out to us via Instagram DM. This is how we bring you some great new artists in the rock and metal word. Discover IV4 as we talk about:

• IV4's backstory of how she hustled & grinded her way into the music industry, created an alternative R&B sound, only to discover her true sound in heavier music.
• Why IV4 went against the wishes of label experts in regards to going into rock & metal, doing it slowly while not purely chasing clout, and how staying true to herself resonated with new fans to her music.
• Her new song "Let Us Pray," how it speaks to her authenticity, and what Kevin sees in this song for the future.

A story too incredible not to share, and an artist you will want to get into is right here. Tap the subscribe button because a lot more is coming.

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Welcome: (0:00)

Sometimes, Promoting via DM's Works: (1:02)

IV4's Story Through Music to Rock & Metal: (4:47)

An Invitation to be Authentic in Rock & Metal: (13:16)

IV4 Getting Friends into Rock & Metal: (19:57)

Why IV4 Wants Longevity over Quick Success: (22:12)

IV4 Doing Rock Music Live Proved It Was For Her: (28:34)

"Let Us Pray" & Showing Her Rock & Metal Side: (35:45)

What Was That About Screaming?: (46:40)

What's On Tap in 2025: (50:06)

New Artists to Check Out: (50:57)

Kevin's Final Thought; Rock & Metal is for Everyone: (55:26)

Doesn't it seem like NERV is on every tour that you see come to your town in the past few years? Doesn't it seem like they don't slow down and will continue to push forward in order to make their musical dreams come true? It certainly did to us, and we wanted to find out why.

Not only did we go forward and find out how they do this, but we also got the background behind their newest EP coming out in May. This is an EP that shows off how their genre-bending style continues to evolve, and the success it already has had with fans & taste makers alike. So enough with the introduction, let us get into it.

Dillon from the band NERV joins the Chord Progression Podcast. NERV's newest EP, Lost, is set to drop in the first half of May, during their tour with Citizen Soldier. Discover NERV, the Lost EP, and more as we discuss

• Why NERV decided to go heavier on the new Lost EP, how the titular song finally made it into regular rotation on Sirius XM Octane, and how dealing with personal loss sets the tone for the EP's overall theme.
• The reason behind NERV's growing success as a band and why it seems they are always everywhere, including a mindset that is always focused on the band's end goal.
• A stressed importance around talking about your favorite bands in person, online, and how word of mouth is still the strongest endorsement for every single artist out there.

This is a fantastic episode with a band that will be in arenas one day. Get in on them now, and many other bands like this, by tapping subscribe now!

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Welcome: (0:00)

Can You Believe NERV is Here?: (1:14)

The "Lost EP" Is Heavier?: (3:52)

Finally on Octane!: (8:30)

Touring with The Hu & Taking Chances: (10:20)

How NERV Continues Pusing Forward without Stopping: (12:09)

The Boys Geek Out on Rise Against: (20:34)

NERV will Always Play, Here's Proof: (22:06)

Writing "Lost EP" from a Thematic Standpoint: (27:43)

The Importance Word-Of-Mouth Has for Artists: (33:52)

Anything Planned for EP Release Show?: (38:41)

What Else for NERV in 2025?: (45:02)

3 New Artists to Check Out: (47:04)

Kevin's FInal Thought; NERV Puts in the Work & Deserves the Success: (51:43)

Imagine this scenario. You are in a band and are itching to release new music. So you travel to Michigan for only 4 weeks to record an album with one of the greatest minds in modern metal today. And when you get off the plane you have... absolutley no idea of what your new album is going to be.

This is the situation Acres found themselves in October of 2024. So what was the overall outcome of that hard-working 4 week time period? A new album so dynamic but so perfectly unique to Acres, that it shows so much more of that this band is and can be.

Ben and Alex from the UK metalcore band Acres join the Chord Progression Podcast today. With their new album, The Host, due out on May 2nd, we go all in on the creation of this incredible piece of work. Join us as we discuss...

• The creation process of 'The Host' alongside Landon Tewers of The Plot In You, and why being open to any and all inspiration they (or Landon) had has led to their most dynamic record to date.
• Why Acres wants to release new music a lot quicker and more consistently following this album release process, and if the music industry will follow suit around more consistently quick releases of new music.
• Songs on 'The Host' each member of the band is most excited for the fans to hear live, including both their most dynamic and heaviest songs recorded to date.

Music lover or music creator, this is an episode for you around a fantastic band. Tap that subscribe button as we have plenty more like this coming your way.

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YouTube: https://youtu.be/NixeLP0fRO8?si=5c5u27rUZ6M1FukO

Website: https://www.solidstaterecords.com/acres

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3y43zXffnLmhyQD1K4QCmD?si=lV3HWP5JSCiKnnqrsbSIjA

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Chord Progression Podcast (Spotify):

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Welcome: (0:00)

Why Acres Tracked 'The Host' So Quickly: (1:22)

Will Quicker Music Releases Be Common in Future?: (6:55)

How Landon Tewers (The Plot In You) Helped Acres Achieve Artistic Freedom on 'The Host': (12:22)

Throwing Out Conventional Ideas to Make 'The Host': (20:49)

Why Acres Will Never Repeat Sound from Album to Album: (27:13)

The New Songs Most Excited to Release: (33:53)

Touring with The Devil Wears Prada, Dream Come True?: (38:37)

What Else in 2025?: (46:02)

New Artists to Check Out: (48:36)

Kevin's Final Thought; Stay Open To Music Creativity All The Time: (53:59)

With the amount of data and analytics tools available to every artist and band in the music industry, a focus on data is necessary to ensure the best growth of your music in the digital age. We are talking about streaming metrics, listener demographics, social media post engagement, all of it.

But how should an artist use these tools? Should they use them to know what content to make? What platform should they focus any promotion efforts on? Where to book a live show or tour? And if they should follow the sounds that are hitting numbers. These are questions all bands and artists have in the digital age, and want to know the answers to.

The boys in Valoria return to the Chord Progression Podcast for the first time in 3 years, and we pick up right where we left off. On this episode, we dive deep into:

• The importance of data analyitics for a young band or artist in the digital age, and why it is necessary to know how to promote your music and grow efficiently.
• How artists can split focus on the analytics and creative, how to not let data analytics impact the direction of the music and art, and how to not get burnt out just looking at numbers.
• Their newest single "Find A Way," and why it was made with the challenge of sounding as good as possible in an arena setting.

This one went deep into something every musician should know, and every fan should understand. Tap the subscribe button as we have a lot more coming like this.

Find Valoria Online:

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Welcome: (0:00)

3 Years Later, Here We Are: (1:11)

What has Valoria Been Up To since 2022?: (6:19)

Why Artists Use Data Analytics to Best Promote Their Music: (11:49)

Balancing Numbers and Being Creative Properly: (16:57)

What Valoria Has Done to Promote Using Data Analytics: (22:12)

Real Advice How to Not Get Burnt Out on Analytics: (29:13)

Diving into "Find A Way" & Its Anthemic Challenge: (36:00)

What's On Tap in 2025: (47:33)

Artist Suggestions for Everyone: (50:19)

Kevin's Final Thought: Hapy We Showed The Business Side Today: (56:33)

Becoming one of the most desired entertainment photographers in the music industry, Nathan James to try something different. And if you are reading this description on the Chord Progression Podcast, you know that his next adventure was to become a musician, making his own style of music in the rock and metal space.

What has happened has been the beginning of a massive rise to the top. With singles being featured on Sirius XM Octane regularily, and growing support in a live setting, we all want to know what is next. What is Nathan's next move? And how is he going to pull it off?

That is what we talk about with Nathan James on the Chord Progression Podcast today. Talking to us on the road during the American Rejects Tour, join us to discover more from Nathan as we talk about

• His brand new album set to release in July of 2025, what inspired the music, and how the single-focused rollout was the way to go for this album to succeed.
• Why Nathan has put so much focus on his YouTube Channel, why YouTube is the most important platform for a musician to be on, and why restarting your Instagram account as an artist might be the right idea.
• The reason behind Nathan jumping into music after his wild success in the photography world, and if he will ever return to being the "photographic rockstar" he once was.

This episode is one with an artist you are going to want to stay in the know with. Hit the subscribe button because after an episode like this, you kinda have to.

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0OgDWBWWo6Psopj6130G7Q

Website: https://thatsnathanjames.com

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Welcome: (0:00)

Did Nathan Just Say "New Album?": (1:35)

Let's Talk What Is On the Debut Album: (4:30)

How Nathan is Trying to Maximize the Album Release: (7:29)

Any Features on the Album?: (13:29)

Why Nathan Focuses Growing on YouTube over Other Socials: (14:27)

Do Instagram Accounts Have Lifespans?: (16:30)

Why YouTube is the Space to Focus On Music: (17:39)

Reviewing Live Crowd Reaction: (25:59)

Would Nathan Go Back to Photography?: (31:20)

Who Could Nathan James Tour With?: (32:27)

What Else In 2025?: (35:27)

New Artists to Check Out: (36:55)

Kevin's Final Thought; This Conversation Reinvigorated Me: (40:56)

Where has Framing Hanley been since the release of their 2020 album Envy & what have they been up to lately? That either has you asking yourself 1 of 2 questions. First is “Yeah, I love them. What have they been up to?” Or the second one is “Who is Framing Hanley and should I get into them?”

That is what we set out to answer on this episode. What has Framing Hanley been up to since Envy, and does a return with new music and a brand new outlook on making music as a whole make sense in 2025? Well we found out, and the answer is truly YES!

Nixon is here from Framing Hanley to answer all of your questions. With a brand new EP, Flowers, about to be released very soon and a headlining tour to support it, we take this episode to dive into

• Where Framing Hanley has been since the release of Envy in 2020, and why the guys are content with how the band has impacted their lives past, present, and future.
• Why Nixon cares more about the legacy of the band than streaming numbers, how that has allowed them to make the most dynamic and expansive EP to date with Flower, and why this EP will give the band their deserved flowers.
• How writing music without external expectations leads to the best music, along with the current state of the rock and metal music industry putting more support behind bands that write this way.

Well if you weren’t excited for Framing Hanley before this episode, you are now. Tap the subscribe button to never miss out on another episode.

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Welcome: (0:00)

A Reinvigorating Period for the Band: (1:20)

Where has Framing Hanely Been?: (4:00)

No Expectations Leads to the Best Framing Hanley Music: (8:34)

How the Rock Music Industry Echos Framing Hanley’s Mindset: (13:21)

Caring about the Legacy of Framing Hanley: (20:31)

When is the ‘Flowers’ EP Releasing?: (23:30)

Wait, What Else in 2025?: (28:38)

Which Songs Do You Need to Hear Next?: (30:39)

New Artists to Check Out: (32:35)

Kevin’s Final Thought; No Expectations Lead to Greatest Art: (38:09)

Mayday Parade has been around for 20 years, making music in the pop punk and emo genres that many people not only have had a personal connection with in their formative years, but still go back to this very day. So it is only fitting to take time and look back at the impact of 20 years of music, while new music is coming your way.

But what does a review of 20 years in music entail. The impact of the music on the members' lives? The impact of the music on the listeners' lives? How music delivery has changed over the course of 20 years? How an artist writes songs now vs. 20 years ago? What might the past 20 years teach us about the future? Well it could be all of these.

Brooks from the pop punk & emo legends Mayday Parade joins the Chord Progression Podcast today. With the band celebrating 20 years in music and with the brand new album Sweet releasing on April 18th, it is time to dive deep with Brooks as we talk about:

- Mayday Parade's 20 years in music, from the origins in the MySpace days to making music in the streaming age. We take aim at how big of an impact the internet has had on Mayday Parade, and how certain attributes of their music have changed over that time.

- Writing the brand new album Sweet, with Mayday Parade's tried and true method of writing music individually and then collaborating. And how Sweet is essentially part 1 of a 3 part release.

- If the digital-first focus and streaming dominance in 2025 will force artists to go against the norm in order to be creative and stand out in an overcroweded space.

20 years is a long time, and not many bands make it there. Get in early on the bands that will make it that long by tapping the subscribe button. We are bringing them here.

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Welcome: (0:00)

Brooks from Mayday Parade is Here: (1:15)

Staying Humble after 20 Years as a Band: (4:05)

Reflecting on the Internet's Impact on Mayday Parade & Music: (7:03)

Deeper into Music Delivery Impacting How Songs are Written: (16:12)

How Brooks Plays Evolved Songs Live vs. Recorded: (20:10)

Can Bands Workshop Songs Live in 2025?: (24:59)

Writing "Sweet": (29:26)

Numbers as the Bar for Success; Hard to Quantify: (35:58)

More Digital World = Artists Going Against the Norm?: (41:00)

Which Non-Released Song Brooks Wants You to Check Out: (43:59)

Wait... Sweet has 3 Parts?: (45:49)

New Artists to Check Out: (48:30)

Kevin's Final Thought; 20 Years Later, Mayday Parade is a Mainstay: (53:43)

Magnolia Park has been considered one of the "Get to know them now before they get big" for a few years now. Their active rock blend with pop punk and alt rock has been something known to create high quality music. So what is that next step in 2025 that is going to see them BLOW UP?

Could it be a new album that expands futher on their sound than ever before? Could it be a better stage show with more production and active storytelling? Could it be a mission and cause that is greater than them? Well, it is all of those things!

Tristan from the Florida rock band Magnolia Park joins the Chord Progression Podcast today. With the band's newest album VAMP releasing on April 11th, we show why Magnolia Park is going to BLOW UP in the music scene in 2025. On this episode we discuss

- The making of the new album VAMP. This is complete with the lore added to the album, how they expanded their sound to not only be catchy, but also have those "moments" that have you coming back for more, & doing it all so well.

- Improving the live show with more production & storytelling to create something memorable, as well as what this might mean for Magnolia Park booking bigger tours in the future.

- Why they are using their platform and the VAMP community that they created to better the world around them, from Animal Drives, to Blood Drives, Tree Planting, and plenty more in the future.

Magnolia Park is the band that deserves your attention for their quality sound, and the positivity that they spread to the world. Tap the subscribe button to never miss out on another band like this.

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Welcome: (0:00)

Quickest Episode Turnaround Ever: (1:24)

The Lore Added to VAMP: (3:12)

Magnolia Park's Humanitarian Efforts & Goals: (8:00)

Headlining Tour for VAMP & Growing Stage Production: (15:10)

The Future of Magnolia Park following VAMP Tour: (18:12)

The Making of VAMP, Expanding their Sound: (20:44)

How Singes Show "Moments" in Evolved Magnolia Park Sound: (25:12)

Release Day Songs to Check Out: (30:52)

Playing "Crave" Live Before Release: (33:57)

What's Next for Magnolia Park?: (38:19)

New Artists to Check Out: (40:00)

Kevin's Final Thought; This Band Deserves Your Support: (44:36)

Metal music has been undergoing many changes since the dawn of Spotify and the age of streaming. With more focus on the release of the single and staying relevant to an algorithm, the importance of the album has suffered. This also comes at a time when artists making money from their music is becoming more sparce, and the incentive to make music that pleases an algorithm seems to grow.

So how is metal music going to grow and thrive in a time like this? Clearly there is one way, and that is to focus on the art that is the music. Quality music is what brings us back to the artists we love, not because they make a trendy sound. This band here, absolutley embodies that on this record.

Ayden from the Italian fantasy metal band Elvenking is on the podcast today. Their new album and conclusion of the Readers of the Runes trilogy, Luna, drops on April 11th. On this episode, join us as we dive deep into:

• The concept of metal music and its artistic integrity being compromised due to more artists focus on making money and to please the streaming algorithms, and if this is going to stall metal's resurgence.
• An understanding what musicians and artists go through on tour in 2025, and why seeing every band on a tour bill is paramount now more than ever.
• Reader of the Runes' backstory before the release of the final installment, Luna, and making a trilogy album in a Spotify and single-centered world.
• A look at the song Starbath and how Elvenking mindfully integrates folk music into their style of metal.

This one is the episode you were not expecting, but the one that you most needed to check out and listen to. More like this to come, so hit the subscribe button.

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Welcome: (0:00)

Aydan from Elvenking, Happy to Be Here: (1:36)

Why Bands Don't See a City on Tour too Often: (4:11)

Going to a Show? Make an Effort to See Every Band: (9:09)

Is Metal Compromising the Music for Money & Financial Gain?: (17:35)

Summarizing the Story of Readers of the Runes: (27:24)

Making a Trilogy Album in a Spotify World: (31:50)

Starbath, and Elvenking's Intense Care Integrating Folk with Metal: (40:00)

What Else is on Tap after Album Release?: (49:55)

Kevin's Final Thought; Increase Your Attention Span and Enjoy Album in Full: (54:50)