How Sound&Shape Used the "Influences of their Influences" to Create New Album "Pillars of Creation"

We all know artists build their own individual sound from the music and experiences they are influenced by. But to create truly great music is that enough?Should artists dive in to "influences squared?" Meaning should they dive into the influences of their influence to try and discover even more great music?Ryan from the band Sound&Shape joins the Chord Progression Podcast, with the new album "Pillars of Creation" out now for you to check out. In this episode, we dive deep into:How Ryan used his influence from The Beatles to consistently try and push his music to do new things.Why looking into the influences of you influence may just help you discover the greatest music you will write in your career, hence "influence squared."If the social lines and divide based on preferred genre of music will be blurred and non-existent in the future thanks to artists consistently blending genres.One fantastic conversation for you to take hold of. If you never want to miss great conversations like this, be sure to tap the subscribe button now, like RIGHT NOW!Find Sound&Shape Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soundandshapeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundandshapeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/soundandshape1Website: https://www.soundandshape.netMerch: https://soundandshape.myshopify.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/36j4JrBFeSVrbZZI2oS02Q?si=tdixPh_tRTqDLcyrLiL-XgApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sound-shape/512447276Check 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)Brand New Record is Out, What's The Reaction?: (1:35)Universality in the Album, Thanks to The Beatles: (4:35)Trust Your Instincts when Writing Music: (10:46)How Sound&Shape Used "Influences Squared": (12:44)Will Music Divide on Social Lines in the Future?: (24:07)Responding to the "Middle Class"of Rock Music:(31:25)Reflecting on Making Pillars of Creation: (36:19)How Different Influences Changed Songs on the New Album: (42:21)What Separates Sound&Shape from Other Heavy Bands: (47:19)Kevin's Final Thought; Influences Squared is a Beautiful Idea: (56:22)