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When metalcore ended up inviting more experimentation into its mix in the last 10 years, we have seen genre blending on a level that shows opposite styles that mix well, and some that just don’t mix all too well. Those that mix well tend to either work really closely with the tones and the melodies of the style. Others, depend on contrast to pull out a more profound sound on both ends of the spectrum. Even so when you find artists that blend genres with metalcore that contrast heavily, it also depends upon the blend that creates a sound of success. It is like a recipe. This time, we have a band that focuses in on metalcore with a synthwave accent that they have felt they perfected since their last album 6 years ago. And because of that, now they are ready to be a headliner. Dana and JT from Kingdom of Giants join the Chord Progression Podcast with their first album in 6 years “Usurper” releasing on November 13th. Join us on this episode as we talk about: - Why Kingdom of Giants has not done a headline tour since the release of Passenger back in 2020, done with the proper intention for growth in the live setting, and with as many fans of metalcore as possible. - Writing Usurper, with more of a collaboration focus of input from every member, including JT bringing more of his pop sense into the melody, and how they used synthwave to create melodies that flowed well in their metalcore sound. - Creating an album that has a consistent sonic theme but using that to generate a wider range of sound that shows what Kingdom of Giants can do on an album. First full album in 6 years is coming your way with Usurper, and Kingdom of Giants is ready to headline. Tap subscribe so that you are ready for every artist testing themselves like this. Find Kingdom of Giants Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kingdomofgiants Twitter: https://x.com/kingdomofgiants Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingdomofgiants/?hl=en Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kingdomofgiants YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSMoq1yBspNI4j-07z-qCZw Merch: https://sharptonerecords.co/collections/kingdom-of-giants?srsltid=AYCX9vKFlPpmLZ0wH-Q6fDEtcBE3Jb-ip9j0CoIc5ld8g7jE6vPa2wpM Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/77rcxvpDqP78d90dL3DNNe?si=2b07d63aa8e34cf2 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kingdom-of-giants/416846306 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) Kingdom of Giants is Here, Ready to Headline: (2:05) Why Kingdom of Giants Only Played Support Tours since 2020: (5:31) Understanding Delivery as a Support Band on Tour: (9:20) The Creation of Usurper, Bringing more Synthwave into the Forefront: (21:17) The Non-Singles that Highlight Sonic Difference, Yet Are Congruent: (31:00) Prepping for the Headlining Run, with Song Choices: (40:23) What is Next in 2027?: (46:58) New Artist Suggestions: (50:12) Kevin’s Final Thought; The Synthwave Starts to Expand Kingdom of Giants Further: (56:46)

What is it about our past that sometimes makes us so nostalgic? Is it a yearning for a time when the reality of the world was not taking us down? Is it a longing for a simpler time when the semantics of life were not as important as the moment? It is possible that it is all of those things, and many of us wish we could go back to have some of that young and blissful magic back. Musicians feel the same way too. They have a yearning to potentially look back and feel what it was like to be that young musician again, when the world was their canvas and the sounds of the time were what brought them to life. And they have a way to do that, by making songs and music that would be considered an ode to their younger selves. Derek from Minute After Midnight comes to the podcast with the brand new album “Matter of Time” set to release on November 13th. Come and join us on this episode as we talk about: - What Minute After Midnight has been up to for the past year in preparation for their new album and realizing, he is making his dreams from when he was a kid & teen come true. - The importance of branding and understanding what works when presenting and promoting your band, not always staying within a certain mystique that you are trying to create if it is not working. - How “Matter of Time” is a love letter to Derek’s younger self, with a nostalgia for the sound of the 2000’s when life was great for a young musician starting to find his way. A great episode to catch up with Derek, so tap the subscribe button because we are going to be connecting with more returning artists as time goes on. Find Minute After Midnight Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MinuteAfterMidnight Twitter: https://x.com/MinuteAfter12AM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/minuteaftermidnight/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@minuteaftermidnight YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC26ih-hxGtZoOR1jVY-xhIw Website: https://minuteaftermidnight.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1I2FT3hzoEYgxaIlCMkotA?si=YRjd9sZwRmO7gzS5nJAfiw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/minute-after-midnight/1184987628 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) Welcome Back Derek: (1:48) From Fearless Records Signing to New Album: (4:24) The Quality Focus in the Music Video: (6:00) Music Videos Still Important in Branding?: (12:39) Should You Keep the Mystique?: (17:59) The Idea Behind “Matter of Time”: (23:01) Is Technology Too Much for Humanity Now?: (31:06) New Songs to Highlight: (35:04) New Artist Suggestions: (46:09) Kevin’s Final Thought; Ode to Your Younger Self: (50:40)

One comparison that we have been making on the podcast is that, in a life show, the band or the artist is like the conductor of the experience. The crowd follows along with their energy, their vibe, and their overall energy in the experience. The artist is in control on how they make that crowd feel. If your crowd is expecting something heavy and rough, the artist should be playing into that. If the crowd doesn’t know the band, how can the artist use their show to make sure those new fans take part in the show? It is all up to them. This time around, a mainstay in the European deathcore scene is here showing that not only do they understand the importance of the live experience, but how to ensure that they are always giving the best live experience, every show, no matter the composition of the crowd. It leads perfectly into their new music as well. Alan from the European deathcore band Distant joins the Chord Progression Podcast today as the band is set to release their brand new album “Into Darkness” on November 6th, with a full headlining run in the USA to follow. On this episode, we talk about: - The reason “Into Despair” was written for the live show experience, with a major focus in how change of pace impacts each and every one of these songs. - Why Distant is playing smaller rooms on their 2026 USA headlining run, in order to ensure fan investment during the live show, and how they have learned to control fan emotions during their shows. - Distant release more than half of the songs on “Into Darkness” as singles, with a reasoning to prepare the fans for the live show in a more efficient manner. A great discussion on the importance of the live show and how artists should be thinking about the fan preparation and investment into them. Tap the subscribe button to not miss out on any future episodes. Find Distant Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DistantOfficial/about?ref=page_internal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/distantofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI_ibbxHtF92pAQU-UIrjDQ Website: https://distantofficial.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7dfpBi0QvO9FmlhBK6XHwJ?si=MBipINsvQtC5kJCsu2OKDQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/distant/1456297458 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) European Deathcore Coming Your Way… But Not on the Road: (1:56) An Album That Was Written for the Live Show: (9:16) Doing Small Rooms for Fan Connection: (18:12) Non-Singles to Check Out: (29:54) Why They Released So Many Singles: (32:40) The Struggle Playing Unreleased Music Live: (38:39) Living In The Moment: (44:00) New Artist Suggestions: (50:20) Kevin’s Final Thought; Now I Get Releasing So Many Singles, if This is the Reason: (55:08)

We have seen musicians and artists in today’s climate release singles like crazy, in the hope sf always staying in the good graces of social media and streaming algorithms. We have also seen artists that have waited years to release new music in order to perfect the sound that they want to put out into the world. But which is right? It depends on the artist. It is a formula that each artist has to figure out for not only the creation of the best music that they can, but also for the best exposure and promotion of their art through social media. And when those artists figure out the formula of those 2 pieces, things just seem to go right. Tyler Levenson from the band Afterlife joins the Chord Progression Podcast today as the band is ready to release their brand new album “The Pain That Shapes Us” on November 6th. Join us on this episode with Tyler as we talk about: - Why Afterlife took 5 years to release a brand new album, reasoning to try and figure out the music business as they continued to grow and figure out what is next for them. - The reason why Afterlife began to view their social media strategy to see the band as a brand, one that would match what the band is and what people who both know and didn’t know the band would want to see. - Writing “The Pain That Shapes Us” just by having fun and making it more than just music, something that their fans and new fans, could be proud of. Time for you to get into Afterlife if you have not already. Tap the subscribe button for the full episode. Find Afterlife Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afterlifex Twitter: https://x.com/afterlifefl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afterlifefl Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@afterlifeband YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@afterlifefl/videos Website: https://afterlifeofficial.com Merch: https://afterlifeofficial.com/collections/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7LeHdLOuiySZgt7ewdckbX?si=M4w0ErNbQ5acYzAZwKaGFA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/afterlife/1186372246 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) Finally Getting Afterlife on the Show: (1:40) Talking About Caffeine?: (5:29) First Album in 5 Years: (8:50) When Afterlife Saw Success Online: (15:34) Making It More Than the Music: (20:30) Writing “The Pain That Shapes Us” Just Being Fun: (29:05) Non-Singles to Highlight: (36:07) Unique Sound to this Band: (43:16) What’s Next?: (46:19) New Artist Suggestions: (50:21) Kevin’s Final Thought; Authenticity Correlates with Quality in Music: (53:30)

7 and a half years we have had Jonathan Norris of Kingdom Collapse come to the Chord Progression Podcast. From when they were just a small band starting to break out of the San Antonio scene, to them picking up support shows with Three Days Grace, Nothing More, and Hinder. All throughout that time, the band has continued to release new music and grow as a larger touring act. But the one thing that we have been waiting for, their debut album, seemed to never come. Then in June 2026, we got word that Kindgom Collapse were announcing their debut album releasing at the end of October, and we had the guys on the podcast to talk about the singles, releasing their debut album, and what it all meant. However with the time we had, we were not able to dive deep into the new album with the band like we normally would. We wanted to make sure we gave the quintessential Chord Progression Podcast band their due, and do an episode where we deep dive the album and get you ready for it. And right now, that promise has been fulfilled. Jonathan Norris from Kingdom Collapse is back for the 7th time and finally, their debut album “Survivor” is releasing on October 30th. This is the deep dive album episode that you have been waiting for as we talk about: - Why “Survivor” by Kindgom Collapse speaks to the ethos of self worth & empowerment to one’s self through their hard rock sound, the message the band always wants to project. - Diving deep into the non-singles on “Survivor” for an in depth preview of what inspired each track to speak to the Kingdom Collapse ethos. - Why Kingdom Collapse believes their own message to break through the negativity in their own lives and the negativity directed at the band. This episode was a long time coming and was well worth it. Tap the subscribe button because we are not stopping. Find Kingdom Collapse Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kingdomcollapse Twitter: https://x.com/kingdomcollapse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingdomcollapse/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kingdomcollapse YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcGuSNZQ9u9FMUNM1k3UpRA Website: https://www.kingdomcollapse.com Merch: https://kingdomcollapse.myshopify.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5OA7FiSNGhsL2ryfAtarP4?si=WxJYaz-iRh-fZ1_UGEaYrw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kingdom-collapse/789801659 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) Finally, the Debut Album Episode: (1:42) The Key to the Kingdom Collapse Ethos: (3:00) Getting into the Non-Singles, In Depth, Starting with “Up In Flames”: (6:15) “Blue Skies” Takes a Massive Turn: (1:04) “Who I Am” with a Metalcore Sense: (17:41) Back to “Blue Skies” Positivity: (22:03) “Ripping Our Your Heart,” “Burn,” “More Than a Memory”: (28:26) Finally Can Branch Out Past Only Singles: (34:45) What’s Next?: (38:59) New Artist Suggestions: (42:12) Kevin’s Final Thought; Truly an Accomplishment: (48:07)

When Joel Hokka and Blind Channel parted ways in 2025 (on respectable terms), the band was left with a decision to make, and taking a break was the best way to make that decision. No the decision was not about if the band should stay together or not, that was never a question. The decision to make was where does the band go from here musically now with one of the longstanding members now gone from the band? Well the break was just what they needed. Deadlines for new music were no longer present, they had the time and they had the ability to work on their music in a brand new way. They had a chance to not just sit in a musical style that they are comfortable with and write the style of songs they know how to write, they had a chance to find their identity again, and find their creative itch once again. Niko from the Finnish violent pop band Blind Channel rejoins the Chord Progression Podcast for the 3rd time, with the band’s brand new album “Painstream” releasing on October 30th. Join us for the return of Blind Channel as we talk about: - Why Blind Channel went on a break following their split with Joel Hokka, doing it for musical reasons in order to write music like it was an adventure again, and not just sitting in their comfort zone over and over again. - Writing “Painstream” without the stress of deadlines, making it an album that sounds like a conglomeration of the sounds and styles all 5 members love and represent. - The non-singles on “Painstream” that we need to highlight, while building up the album as a wholistic experience for us listeners. It is always a great time when Blind Channel comes to the podcast and this is no different. Tap the subscribe button to follow along with us ever Tuesday and Thursday. Find Blind Channel Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlindChannelBand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlindChannelFIN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blindchannel/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blindchannel YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx61MSkRHBn4N2eAovTxvGA Website: https://www.blindchannelofficial.com Merch: https://www.blindchannelofficial.com/shop?page=2 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3L58J6a7f0jyy2p6f3MSAs?si=Cg3Ahfk6S1y2O5glbY7J7A Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/blind-channel/844843839 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) 3rd Time with Blind Channel: (1:34) Positivity of Taking a Break: (3:12) Writing “Painstream”: (6:47) Writing Music is Not a Competition of Speed: (14:20) Non-Singles to Highlight: (16:16) What’s Up in 2027?: (22:46) New Artist Suggestions: (24:41) Kevin’s Final Thought; Taking a Step Back Might Be the Right Move: (28:49)

Turn on the news in 2026, and a story about the increased amount of AI data centers being built, along with the opposition to them, is more than likely going to be shown. We currently live in a world where AI is the next frontier of expansion in the minds of so many, but a massive concern of an equal amount of people. How will AI be used responsibly? How will it be regulated? How negative will the environmental impact of these AI data centers be? We are all asking these questions. Musicians have always had the freedom and responsibility to make artistic commentary on the world we live in today, in an effort to express opinions as well as create a connection to humanity about those opinions. The more musicians that feel that freedom, the further we inquire, learn, and understand the world around us with all the opinions that come with it. And in 2026, when a band does that with their own unique take on their sound, great things happen. The guys in Glasswaves join the Chord Progression Podcast. When this dark pop band, mixing alternative rock & nu metal into music, are set to release their debut album “while(True)” on October 23rd, we make sure you get into the band and the album. Discover more on this conversation as we talk about: - Why Glasswaves wrote a concept album around a dystopian world that is manipulated by AI, to commentate on the current state of lacking regulation around AI & data centers. - Sonically challenging themselves to tie songs to the concept of the album, while being as out of the box musically as they possibly could. - Investing in an album experience so as a fan, you do not miss out on greatness due to convenience. Commentary about the social condition with music is needed, and this band is doing just that. Tap the subscribe button as we are set to bring you even more artists like this. Find Glasswaves Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/glasswavesmusic Twitter: https://x.com/glasswavesmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glasswavesmusic Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@glasswavesmusic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@glasswavesmusic Website: https://www.glasswavesband.com Merch: https://sharptonerecords.co/collections/glasswaves Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6dTPsW2GddlLDEuuj8Jj4P?si=78fVN6dOS9iDSodYnWKjJQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/glasswaves/1684788123 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) Bringing You Glasswaves: (2:02) The Backstory to Commentate on AI & Data Centers: (4:39) Pissed Off around Environmental Impacts of Data Centers: (10:00) Dynamics of Songs Played Into Concept: (15:01) Cracked On Caffeine: (18:59) Sonically, Writing “while(True)”: (23:46) Which 1 Band Would You Listen To, Stuck on an Island: (30:55) Non-Single to Highlight: (34:16) Investing in an Album Again: (38:18) New Artist Suggestions: (48:19) Kevin’s Final Thought; Music Needs Social Commentary as an Acceptable Concept: (53:36)

Today in heavy music, we are living in a world full of genre blending and experimentation. We are seeing artists like Electric Callboy blend heavy metal with German house music to create something insanely fun and bouncy. We are seeing artists like Babymetal blend heavy metal and J-pop, connecting 2 massively contrasting sounds both stylistically and culturally to create sheer magic. And we are seeing Bring Me The Horizon, literally do it all. It is a great world that we live in with music like this, and all of this genre blending is a reaction to the world around us, and a reaction to the musical generation that came right before this one. But what is the reaction going to be for this massively experimental style of heavy music? Is it going to go in reverse to being more reserved and focused in on one style? Is it going to be something even wilder? What if it is going to still be full of experimentation and genre blending, but with more of a focus on coherent transitions, not just viral craziness? Liam from the experimental Australian metalcore band Windwaker rejoins the podcast for his second time, and the band’s third time. The band’s 3rd time on the podcast coincides with their 3rd album “smile, you’re on camera” releasing on October 23rd. The experimentation continues on this album and on the episode as we talk about: - How Windwaker created “smile, you’re on camera” that stays eclectic with their style of experimentation between metalcore & hyperpop, but with more of a focus on album cohesion instead of each song as a single, while still being infections all the way around. - Why “smile, you’re on camera” was written as a living diary of the band between 2025 and 2026, instead of being focused on a singular topic or concept. - The reason Windwaker wants to keep experimenting with metalcore & hyperpop, along with other styles of music, and not depend on the standard metalcore topes if they do not make sense to throw into a song, as a response to too many people creating music for the sake of “going viral.” 3rd time’s the charm bringing Windwaker to the podcast, and they are sure to return. Tap the subscribe button as we are going to keep this rolling over and over again. Find Windwaker Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/windwakerofficial Twitter: https://x.com/windwakertweets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/windwakerofficial/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@windwakerofficial YouTube: https://youtu.be/TD58qKZOzgE?si=Yhh2y2ALSQE6xWud Website: https://windwakerband.com Merch: https://windwakerband.com/store/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/46le9d4IkW3C6zTxhkuxIS?si=rdGOsAh2Tcik7OlPPWiKCg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/windwaker/955986347 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) 3rd Time’s the Charm for Windwaker: (1:53) Continuing to Stay Eclectic, but Being More Consistent on an Album: (4:31) Favorite Song on “smile, you’re on camera”: (8:17) The Concept Behind “smile you’re on camera”: (14:20) Evolution of the “Attack Attack” Vibe: (20:41) How Musical Revolutions are Reactions to Current System: (24:00) More Infections Windwaker Songs: (26:27) Not Always Chasing Common Metalcore Tropes: (29:45) When Windwaker Wants to Respond to Current Music: (39:04) Wanting A Viral Moment, Naturally: (43:09) What’s Next?: (45:30) New Artist Suggestions: (48:32) Kevin’s Final Thought; A Fan of the Band Always Defying Expectations: (54:05)

It is a true joy when we are able to watch a musician and an artist grow over the course of the almost 8 years that we have been doing the Chord Progression Podcast. We get to see them gain more fans, make a larger impact in the world around them, and take a step back to see that they are truly living their dream. We have had many of those artists come through the podcast. And this one, exemplifies all of it. From our first conversation at the end of 2021 with some new music in tow and trying to get more people into it, we have seen this band play larger shows, take risks, and grow all along the way. Metalcore is in a good spot with this band around. And now with a new album out that has more of a bite to it, along with some big life changes along the way, you have to root for this band. Damon from the Michigan metalcore band Of Virtue rejoins the Chord Progression Podcast for the 5th time, while on the road in Europe as the band is supporting the release of their new album “Death of the Altar” which is out now. Join us for another great 5 timer as we talk about: - The release of “Death of the Altar” and why Of Virtue is looking at the bigger picture of this album, by being thankful that they are able to live their dream of playing the music that they made, for people all across the world. - Damon’s update as he is about to become a father for the first time, and his ability to use his music experience over so many years to be the best dad that he can possibly be. - “Death of the Altar” and why the music has an increased bite to it, but why the writing foundation of the whole album had the idea of the live crowd interaction in mind. A great episode with a great guest that deserves all of the support. Tap the subscribe button as more and more episodes like this will keep coming your way. Find Of Virtue Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ofvirtue Twitter: https://x.com/OFVIRTUE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofvirtue/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ofvirtueband YouTube: https://youtu.be/0B6NLYcDcv8?si=MLpPy7bfeGD59ZOP Website: https://ofvirtueband.com Merch: https://ofvirtueband.com/collections/all Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4GnK2zRFtw1gBoiFORWHsA?si=1YkzwpPmTqaUfVIcjbMxYg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/of-virtue/349940584 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) The Next 5 Timer, Of Virtue: (2:09) Post-Release of “Death of the Altar”: (3:31) Damon is Going to be a Dad!: (9:21) More Important to Respond to Moments in Life: (13:02) The Increased “Bite” on “Death of the Altar”: (15:39) What’s Happening in 2027?: (21:19) New Artist Suggestions: (23:34) Kevin’s Final Thought; He’s Going to Be a Great Dad: (27:10)

Life is all about the choices that we make. Sometimes we make the safe choices because we want the security of knowing our choices are right. Sometimes, we always play it safe and that causes us to never go after some of the wants and desires we have in life because, we do not to take a chance at losing what we have. But what if we don’t like what we have? Does playing it safe work? Musicians and artists take risks for their music that drives their lives. They make decisions to work on their music, take risks in order to give themselves the best chance to succeed in a creative space, and the ones that end up taking the risks with all their heart tend to win in the end. So, how about one that formed a band from over 5000 miles away? Miguel and Chris from the modern post-hardcore band Save Us join the Chord Progression Podcast as their debut album “Death to Something” is set for release on October 16th. On this episode, we talk about: - How Save Us started and figured out how to make their music ideas become reality while the members live 5000 miles away, because it was all about the dedication to achieve a dream. - The importance of taking the risks in life because, why play it safe when you only get one shot at life? - Why “Death to Something” is a showcase of Save Me’s sound to show a natural emotional delivery to their message that we can all connect with. Another great band that took a chance, much like your favorite artist. Hit the subscribe button to keep finding artists that are going to become your favorite. Find Save Us Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saveustheband/ Twitter: https://x.com/saveustheband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saveus.band Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@saveusband YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SAVE.US_band Website: https://www.solidstaterecords.com/saveus Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4zg7MdBZ6o5IFIcB6qXZg1?si=CnbauI7pSEynLItFAX1flQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/save-us/1698971562 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) Your Introduction to Save Us: (1:41) How Save Us Started a Band 5000 Miles Apart: (4:24) The “Why” Behind Taking a Risk: (15:56) Writing “Death to Something”: (25:23) The Non-Singles We Are Highlighting: (42:50) What’s Next: (48:55) New Artist Suggestions: (49:46) Kevin’s Final Thought; Take A Risk in Life: (55:42)

Two years ago, we brought on a band that was not only starting to gain popularity amongst metal fans, & getting endorsements from William Duvall from Alice in Chains, but were still in high school at the time. The world looked like it was right in front of the band, and theirs for the taking. We have seen many prodigy-like bands fall off after so much potential… but not this one. From touring all across the world, opening for artists like Slaughter to Prevail, and continuing to gain more and more notoriety from metal musicians and fans all across the world, these guys just keep working hard to be able to fill the metal music void in thrash and punk that a new generation is eager to find. But how are they making sure this is a success? Easy, they’re taking life by the throat and not letting go. Ethan from the South Florida metal band Chained Saint rejoins the Chord Progression Podcast for the second time as the band is all set to release their newest EP “Rise to Fall” on October 9th. Come and join us as we chat with Ethan all about: - How Chained Saint kept growing, 2 years following the release of their acclaimed debut album “Blindside,” by being fully invested in the grind it takes to be a successful band, and pushing for that success. - The new EP “Rise to Fall,” how people have been responding to the band’s new music live, & how the band seemingly blended thrash metal and punk rock together in a perfect, unique light. - What’s next for the band and how they are filling that classic thrash metal void for a brand new generation. Running it back with a great band is what we do. Tap the subscribe button as plenty more episodes are coming. Find Chained Saint Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainedsaint Twitter: https://x.com/chained_saint_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainedsaintofficial/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chainedsaintofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB77eRPqBXmalhMVe8NEJvQ Website: https://www.chainedsaint.com Merch: https://www.chainedsaint.com/merch Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6JChzL9HQEspINhiTqSURd?si=wbmg4VqLQHOAvQNo-5TaYg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/chained-saint/1747613613 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) Ethan Returns, 2 Years Later: (1:31) Catching Up Since “Blindside”: (2:59) The Early Reaction to “Rise to Fall”: (6:13) The Vision Behind “Rise to Fall”: (10:21) The Non-Single to Watch For: (17:08) Album #2?: (20:35) What’s Coming Up Next?: (22:34) Biscuits & Merchandising: (27:59) New Artist Suggestions: (32:52) Kevin’s Final Thought; Glad They Are Not Stopping: (36:36)

This is a band that we are labeling “the heaviest alternative band that we have ever heard of” and that is not a label we give out lightly. When you hear an artist that is able to create a smooth flow and a groove that has a pop element, with nods to grunge and British punk all the way through, while throwing in some nasty unclean vocals, you know how eclectic and inviting it truly can be. But how can an artist that takes so many influences and so many risks create something so eclectic that it not only succeeds with the masses, but is something that is believable as the real thing… because it is the real thing. Well, we have the artist that pulled it off on the podcast today, and here we are, bringing them to you. Luke and Jake from the UK band unpeople join the Chord Progression Podcast as they are right about to release their debut album “we are unpeople” on October 9th. Since we called them “the heaviest alternative band that we have ever heard of,” let’s get you into them as we talk about: - Why unpeople are not worried about the release of their debut album, as they have learned from previous experiences what to expect, and having the confidence in the music that they have created. - The importance of having fun while writing music and playing live, & why unpeople try to make their live show as real as possible. - Creating the sound on “we are unpeople” where no preconceived sound started any song, all created by the guys just writing what they found fun, with a common British punk rock delivery. The most adventurous band you will discover on the Chord Progression Podcast this year (most likely). Tap the subscribe button to see if more artists like this find their way into your listening rotation. Find unpeople Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareunpeople/ Twitter: https://x.com/weareunpeople Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareunpeople Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weareunpeople YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@weareunpeople Website: https://www.weareunpeople.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/515JoZzxBrdm0TxOhHa2n2?si=UMAwbGrxRI2yL1OllebVTw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/unpeople/1643941873 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) The Heaviest Alternative Band Ever: (1:42) Not Worried About the Album Release: (3:41) The Importance of Enjoying Playing Live: (13:11) The “Falling Trousers” Story: (15:37) Why unpeople Plays Their Live Set as Real as Possible: (17:40) The Sound of “we are unpeople”: (32:45) The Non-Single to Highlight: (44:04) What’s Next?: (50:38) New Artist Suggestions: (52:48) Kevin’s Final Thought; The Sound Works Because, They Have Fun With It: (59:43)

The emo scene is alive and well once again like it was all the way back in the mid 2000’s. We are seeing bands like My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy headlining major music festivals. We are seeing a resurgence of emo sounds and intricacies return to new music thanks to the long standing influence the genre had on new artists today. And that is also causing artists that were in the genre back in the heyday, to return. After 18 years since their previous record, this band returned to the world of music with a brand new EP and with a lot more energy behind them. But why did they return after 18 years? What caused them to be inspired to write new music? And does the quality still stand after so long? Well we are about to show you. Ryan from the emo band Tokyo Rose is on the Chord Progression Podcast today as the band recently released their first new music in 18 years on the “Never Say Die” EP. On this episode, we dive into the band and into the music as we talk about: - Why it took 18 years, life changes, and a reset of inspiration for Tokyo Rose to come back to start releasing new music once again. - The changes in the writing idea and style of music after 18 years that was caused by more stories after 18 years of life, no longer bound to release and writing cycles, and how it somehow all connects to a “recipe.” - How the guitar tone, melodies, and grooves on “Never Say Die” drive all the emotion and storytelling to create a much more expressive sound for Tokyo Rose. New artists, comeback artists, returning artists, we bring them all on the Chord Progression Podcast. Tap the subscribe button as we have plenty more coming your way. Find Tokyo Rose Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyorosenj Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tokyorosenj Merch: https://www.coldcutsmerch.com/collections/tokyo-rose Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7faY5PGn1D0uQ2HTfBPmn9?si=NB9lvX25Snu8NWJ2LJVGPQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/tokyo-rose/7049795 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) Let’s Go Tokyo Rose: (1:52) Releasing Music for the First Time in 18 Years: (6:08) Writing Music after 18 Years: (12:03) Sonically Creating “Never Say Die”: (20:09) Digital Can’t Replace the Real Thing: (27:13) Getting New Listeners into EP: (30:58) What’s Next?: (39:10) New Artist Suggestions: (43:21) Kevin’s Final Thought; Human Element is Needed in Music: (49:49)

Do musicians sometimes wait too long before releasing new music? There are plenty of times where the answer is “yes.” It really all depends on the reason as to why they are taking so much time in between releases. Is it fear of what the public will say when new music is released? Is it a level of perfectionism that the artist strives for but can never fully achieve? Or is it so that the songs have a chance to breathe and the edit process is not rushed? So that the musicians can let the songs speak to them and give them time to either show that the song is perfect just the way it is, or reveal the piece that is missing that makes a good song great, and a great song amazing? When it is this reason, then we see more established artists take more risks with their music, where the reward is much greater. Levi from the mainstay metalcore act Miss May I joins the Chord Progression Podcast as the band is set to release their 8th album “No Place For Me” on October 2nd. Join us for a great conversation as we talk with Levi on this episode about: - Why Miss May I took 2 years to release “No Place For Me” following the recording of the album, in order to ensure that the songs had a chance to simmer, and revise parts properly. - How the band took chances with their music writing process given a brand new lineup from the past albums, with the freedom to create with new influences and give themselves time to curate the songs. - How Levi learned to detach from the negative online comments for the betterment of his own mental health and the music creation process, not beholden to a negative perception from random online comments. A great episode once again with a long standing artist. Tap the subscribe button as we are ready to bring you more episodes like this more and more. Find Miss May I Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missmayi Twitter: https://x.com/missmayiband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/missmayiband Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/miss-may-i YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/missmayiband Website: https://missmayi.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2OTuoIi28WybVbVcykc237?si=dBq944DrR-uqGut9e5K-DA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/miss-may-i/253411523 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) Miss May I on the Show: (1:34) Why Miss May I Held Onto “No Place For Me” for 2 Years: (2:31) The Art of Tracklisting “No Place For Me”: (7:11) The New Branches of Sound on “No Place For Me”: (11:05) Learning to Dethatch from Negative Comments Online: (19:01) The Ideas Played with on “No Place For Me”: (24:49) The Live Reaction: (31:24) The Non-Singles to Highlight: (33:56) What’s Up Next?: (36:06) New Artist Suggestions: (42:07) Kevin’s Final Thought; Sometimes, Just Take Your Time: (46:07)

As we continue on in the 2020's it is no surprise that the threat of AI to music just keeps growing. We hear stories of Ai musicians ripping off real artists and the casual listener does not seem to care at all. We hear more stories too about how more realistic the AI music seems. It is a terrible things for the true creatives out there. But there is something that these musicians have that the AI does not have. These real artists are humans, that have human senses and human connection, that could cause an imperfection in the writing process that could lead to something much more creative than originally thought possible. That is the one thing that AI will never be able to replicate, the human element. Pacey and Luka from the experimental German band PLUME join the Chord Progression Podcast as the band is set to rlease their debut album "Saferooms & Healing Frequencies" on September 25th. On this episode, we talk about: - The origins of PLUME, and how the band needed to balance the want to release new music as quickly as possible compared to letting the music grow with patience to create the best music possible. - How the debate around AI in music grows, and why the human part of music creativity is the one thing that AI will never replace, and artists will always have a leg up on. - How the use of different senses like smell and touch influenced the sonic presentation of "Saferooms & Healing Frequencies." More great music to get into. Tap the subscribe button for more artists like this. Find PLUME Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareplume/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plumeofficial Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weareplume YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-wGfy4Y3cNupnlk5YN2oXA Website: https://plumeofficial.com Merch: https://arising-empire.shop/kuenstler/plume/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4OaXP5RcjrbxyCBmVU5Jcv?si=6WrjIl7MSqeT2dXEtK01cQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/plume/1544950158 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) Meet PLUME, If You Haven't Yet: (1:46) The Origin of PLUME: (3:22) Balancing a Want to Release Music Early vs. with Patience: (7:25) Digital Waterboarding & The Saxaphone, with a Human Touch: (11:09) AI Music Debate, Will Human Element Prevail?: (18:13) Is Physical Media a Saver Against AI?: (25:14) Frankincense & The Sense of Smell in Music: (30:53) Keep the Intrigue of Exploration Alive: (39:31) What's Next?: (47:37) New Artist Suggestions: (48:51) Kevin's Final Thought; The Human Element Will Prevail Over AI: (55:40)