Growing From a Local to a Regional Band: The How-To Steps from Old Neon

Not only does the Chord Progression Podcast show you some of the best upcoming bands in rock and metal, we get to give advice to bands that want to grow as well. And today, is one of those days for both.We have a band that has built up a large fanbase in their local community. But, what is the plan for them to break out of the local scene, and become a bigger regional band, then national band, then international band? Well, they share just that.Midwest Emo/Pop Punk band Old Neon joins the Chord Progression Podcast, to prove why they are going to break into that regional status, on their way to international band status. So this episode, we talk about:The plan Old Neon has to continue to build strong fan bases and communities in the pop punk & emo genre outside of their local scene, and grow regionally.Why an openness to collaboration with newer band members has allowed Old Neon to create a more evolved sound, and leave the door open for further exploration.A look into Old Neon's evolving sound on Whatever Helps you Sleep At Night, and how a YouTube tutorial led to its Midwest Emo influence.Another great band to discover, and another great band to learn from. Want more episodes like this? Hit the subscribe button for more!Find Old Neon Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oldneonmusicTwitter: https://x.com/oldneonmusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/oldneonmusicTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oldneonmusicYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6yl9ROY0_4tnzkA4F6TtawWebsite: https://oldneonmusic.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6wlS5mhA0UzBOuLfaeMQvx?si=7l86XIzHTPSAmyz8hjzeUAApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/old-neon/1489380384Check 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)The Creation of Old Neon: (0:57)Bea Joins to Add to the Origin Story: (9:03)How Old Neon Built their Collaborative Writing Style: (14:06)The Best Live Show, From a Distillery?: (20:30)Old Neon's Plan to Break Out Regionally: (22:39)Whey the Live Show HAS to be Tight: (32:45)The Callous Daoboys Story: (35:34)How Whatever Helps You Sleep at Night was Created: (37:06)What's Next for Old Neon?: (45:14)Old Neon Suggests 3 Artists for You: (49:09)Kevin's Final Thought; Build from Local to Regional, Building Your Community: (56:16)