Episode 321: Opponent

Andrew from the Seattle metal band Opponent is here on the Chord Progression Podcast today. The band released their new album Sentinel earlier in July, and we dive deep into the entire idea of the album and the band. Andrew discusses his purpose for writing to say something to help out those who listen to the music, taking accountability and seeing that you are your own worst enemy, giving yourself permission to live your life, and the depth Sentinel has to achieve all of this. This is an inspirational episode and is a must listen and watch.   Find Opponent Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/opponentband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opponentband/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbFaVDfkI00 Website: https://www.solidstaterecords.com/opponent Merch: https://solidstate.merchnow.com/collections/opponent Tour with Demon Hunter: https://www.demonhunter.net/shows Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4cSlo0UuPbN76e5N4mEeQb?si=ULJZKTBHQSyoUlAccNsyjA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/opponent/1398187355   Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CPP at https://www.manscaped.com #ad #manscapedpod   We Are Sponsoring WHEN WE WERE HUNGRY FESTIVAL: https://whenwewerehungryfestival.com GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!   Follow us on social media!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcast   Twitter: https://twitter.com/cppodofficial   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/   Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.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/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/   Intro: (0:00) Welcome Andrew of Opponent: (4:53) Purpose of Andrew's Writing: (7:30) Why Opponent is the Band's Name: (13:45) Standing In Your Own Way, Taking Accountability: (16:20) Understanding Artist's Mindset to Better Appreciate Music: (21:30) Creating Depth in Music For People to Dive Into: (26:55) Always Have Something To Say: (34:33) Giving Yourself Permission to Live: (38:18) Putting Review in Perspective (45:40) Removing Music = Dull Life: (54:44) Live Outlook for Opponent: (56:20) Follow Opponent Online: (1:04:41) Closing It Out: (1:08:39)