A Look Inside Kill The Lights' Evolution: Crafting the New 'Death Melodies' Album

The sophomore album is always seen as a make or break album for any artist. Following their debut, will the artist expand their sound? Venture into new territory? Experiment further? Depending on the outcome and fan reception, it can make or break the artist.In 2024, one band's sophomore album does all of that, while also staying grounded in their core sound. But does it make or break album #2? This time, IT MAKES IT!James from Kill The Lights returns to the Chord Progression Podcast with the band's second album, Death Melodies, releasing on March 8th. We dive deep into the album by:Showing a writing style of every member together, as well as writing in small groups, helped the band expand further on what is the core sound of Kill the Lights.Sharing the 3 songs both James and Kevin pick as their favorites, and why an album this expansive means everyone has a different favorite 3.Discussing why rock & metal artists that are trying something new like Bad Omens and Sleep Token are reviving the genres in pop culture, and how Kill The Lights is following suit in that mindset.Glad to have James back on the podcast, and glad to have you along for the ride. Hit that Subscribe button to stay along for the ride all year long!Find Kill The Lights Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialKillTheLightsTwitter: https://twitter.com/KTLbandInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/killthelights/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ktlbandYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmZyvaj4NTeQYUJSjuGVVkwWebsite: https://killthelightsofficial.comMerch: https://store.fearlessrecords.com/collections/kill-the-lights?_gl=1*pai5zg*_ga*MjM2NjE5MDk4LjE3MDc2OTIwNDU.*_ga_88H831D56W*MTcwODEwODYxOC4yLjAuMTcwODEwODYxOS4wLjAuMA..Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2b2c6xP76y8HCLiovv7kIZ?si=ycD3Gse8RJqOcyND0BIhxwApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kill-the-lights/1450449780Check out our sponsor: DarkFusion Systems!Use code "CPPOD" for $100 off of your computer build!https://darkfusionsystems.comFollow us on social media!Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcastTwitter:https://twitter.com/cppodofficialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/YouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQChord Progression Podcast (Spotify):https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLkChord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast):https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression-podcast-the-gateway-to-new-rock-and-metal-music/id1454876657Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4baChord 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)Checking In with James Since August 2020: (1:02)Diving into Death Melodies & Its Creation: (3:10)Writing Together, Writing in Groups, Strong Chemistry: (9:20)James & Kevin Pick the Best 3 Death Melodies Songs: (12:27)More Guitar Solos Compared to the Norm: (19:55)The Theme of Death Melodies & Going Against the Grain: (22:15)Experimentation is WANTED in Rock & Metal: (26:40)No Barrier to Entry Means Less Fan Investment?: (32:50)Tik Tok Heping Deserved Bands Pop Off?: (38:00)The 2024 Agenda of Kill The Lights: (39:59)Who Kill The Lights Wants to Tour With: (43:49)James Flips a Question on Kevin: (46:29)3 Artists Suggested by James: (49:13)Kevin's Final Thought; I Loved The Creativity on Death Melodies: (56:03)