Can Midwest Emo Come From the UK? Breaking Down the Sound of Voted Most Likely

What if we told you that Midwest Emo exists in the UK? Yes we are telling you the truth on that one. Thanks to Manic Kat Records and the guys at BSB TV, they provided us with suggestions around this band on a consistent basis in 2026. So, it is that time to see what they are made of.But what do we dive into with a Midwest Emo band? Do we decide to talk about their musical inspirations and how they are feeling connection to more fans as they grow? Do we talk about what it is like to be a Midwest Emo band in the UK and what to expect when coming to the USA? Do we talk about the band swiping right on each other to form? All of the above.The gents from the Newcaste Midwest Emo band Voted Most Likely join the Chord Progression Podcast, following their most recent release "I'm Still Using My Old MSN Password" (yes that is the name of the song so you know this band has it), we want you to discover this band. Today we discuss:- Writing Midwest Emo music while being quite far away from the origins and hotbed of the genre, the weedling & "jamming while you cry" vibes on "I'm Still Using My Old MSN Password," and the hate comment on the Punk News review that made the band think they made it.- What it is like playing Midwest Emo music in the UK, the fear the band has playing in the USA for the first time, and the importancing in understanding how to control the vibe of a live show.- How the band found each other on "Band Tinder" and how getting ghosted helped form Voted Most Likely.Not bad for our first Midwest Emo interview right? Tap the subscribe button for more interviews like this.Find Voted Most Likely Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Voted-Most-Likely-61563996815021/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/votedmostlikelyuk/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@voted.most.likelyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VotedMostLikelyUKWebsite: https://www.manickatrecords.com/voted-most-likely/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6AFFQo8Ek6VV5fwEVvw5n3?si=x9SnetkrSUyXesbFe19cggApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/voted-most-likely/1779974683Check 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)Our First Midwest Emo Band: (1:45)Writing "I'm Still Using My Old MSN Password": (4:37)The "Fear" of Playing in the USA for the First Time: (8:57)Midwest Emo Survives on the Live Show Energy: (12:25)What is the Midwest Emo Scene in the UK?: (21:15)Recorrecting the Punk News Story: (29:16)What Else in 2026 & Beyond?: (31:04)The "Voted Most Likely" Origin Story, Online: (36:20)Talking Song Titles: (43:26)New Artist Suggestions: (51:42)Kevin's Final Thought; I'm Moving: (57:06)