When any band changes vocalists, naturally fans are going to be rather vocally opinionated regarding the change whether they like it or not. But when that vocalist transition is from a male vocalist to a female vocalist (or vice versa), the opinions and criticisms can be much more striking. So how does that band succeed going forward.

This French band experienced just that in 2023, and through a combination of band unity, mental & emotional strength from the new vocalist, and the quality of music to back it up, the band not only succeded but began to thrive. Now in 2025, with a brand new album starting the next era, plenty more greatness is in store.

Camille from the French band Novelists is with us on the Chord Progression Podcast today! The new album Coda (releasing May 16th), is the first full-length album with Camille as lead vocalist. Dive into this with us as we talk about:

• What Camille experienced taking over as lead vocals for Novelists from having the mental strength to deal with polarizing fan opinions, finding the utmost support from her bandmates, to earning her flowers as the new vocalist of Novelists.
• The writing of Coda being a brand new chapter in the Novelist sound with Camille as vocalist, nd the importance of being open to an artist's evolution over their careers.
• Which songs on the record Camille is most excited for fans to discover.

This episode is wrapped up tightly, full of everything you could want from Novelists. Tap the subscribe button as we will keep being the best place to discover the newest and best bands in rock & metal!

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Welcome: (0:00)

Camille Corrects Us on Release Date: (1:16)

Writing "Coda" as Novelists' New Chapter: (3:05)

Be Open to Musical Evolution: (8:49)

What Camille Experienced Taking Over as Vocalist: (13:00)

What Songs on "Coda" is Camille Excited to Release?: (18:42)

Listen to the Album with Emotional Expectations: (23:55)

What's Next for Novelists?: (25:27)

New Artists to Check Out: (26:31)

Kevin's Final Thought; The is How You Handle a Vocalist Change as a Band: (30:25)