Supporting local artists and emerging artists in the music world is one of the most important things we can do as fans to propel the best bands around us to where we want to see them go, and create a community of support and growth. We always advocate for that here.

So when we saw a pop punk artist shoot a promo video on the marooned Deep Thought or "Milwaukee Minnow" with music that pops, we knew what our mission was. Bring this band to the podcast, show you who they are, and fully support the local scene to our home of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

That is why Betty from the Milwaukee pop punk group Gold Steps joins the podcast today. With a great bounce to their music overall, we take supporting our local scene to the next level by bringing on such a great band. On this episode, we discuss:

- The origins of Gold Steps, their strong ties to the Milwaukee music scene, a snapshot of the scene in general, as well as the importance of supporting musicians in your area.

- Recording a promo video on the "Milwaukee Minnow," what it did for the band, & the importance of having fun with your music (it doesn't have to be serious all the time).

- "Rent Free" as a track from its personal message of letting things go after a situation has passed, and the up beat, summer, cheer vibe to the song with shades of inspiration from Olivia Rodrigo.

A great band for you to check out, local to us here in Milwaukee. We do this with artists all around the world so tap subscribe to not miss out.

Find Gold Steps Online:

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

Twitter: https://x.com/goldstepsmusic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldstepsmusic/

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

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

Website: https://www.goldstepsmusic.com

Merch: https://goldsteps.bigcartel.com

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3KS5NGVo6xQY88JyNEeGsl?si=j_-KYsSeShiQQwo4o1n3Gg

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gold-steps/1167792102

Check out our sponsor: DarkFusion Systems!

Use code "CPPOD" for $100 off of your computer build!

https://darkfusionsystems.com

Follow us on social media!

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcast

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/cppodofficial

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/

YouTube:

https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQ

Chord Progression Podcast (Spotify):

https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLk

Chord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast):

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression-podcast-the-gateway-to-new-rock-and-metal-music/id1454876657

Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4ba

Chord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio):

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/

Podcast Webpage:

https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/

Welcome: (0:00)

A Milwaukee Band is Here!: (1:12)

The Gold Steps Origin: (2:59)

Connecting to the Milwaukee Local Scene: (5:44)

A Monster Truck Music Video?: (12:49)

Filming a Promo Video on the "Milwaukee Minnow": (15:31)

Discovering the Gold Steps Sound: (23:41)

Not Having to be "Serious" All the Time: (29:21)

The Lyrical Backstory of "Rent Free": (36:58)

Summertime & Cheery Bop on "Rent Free": (47:36)

New Artists to Check Out: (53:09)

Kevin's Final Thought; Support Local Artists, I Need to Do That More: (58:38)