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

Website: https://heianofficial.com

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/272jHsiHd63N6g8TXds665?si=6tifvK4MQ9yVkowNldA0hw

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/heian/1632641975

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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)