How Until I Wake Created a Metalcore Masterpiece with Renovate Album | Interview with Jaali

The term "no-skip album" is not a term that gets thrown around lightly in the music industry. It is reserved for those albums in which every song has to stand out, needs to have its own unique, yet cohesive, feel to it, and easily be an album of the year candidate. Yet, we are throwing that term around for this band today.From bringing on a new lead singer since their last album, being locked in a Michigan AirBnb to write this record, and allowing creativity to flow while being guided by Landon Tewers of The Plot in You, this band achived a no-skip album.Jaali from the metalcore band Until I Wake joins the Chord Progression Podcast, as we are on the heels of the release of the band's no-skip album Renovate. Join us on this episode of greatness as we discuss:How Jaali joined the band 9 days before going out on tour to support Imminence, and how seriously he took to improving his clean vocals following his first time playing live with Until I Wake.Writing Renovate with Landon Towers, and how the writing processed allowed each member to maximize their own style in both an individual and collaborative way.The songs that both Jaali and Kevin are suggesting you check out on Renovate, a 2024 Album of the Year candidate.Easily one of the best albums we have heard all year, and a great conversation to add to it. Don't miss out on discovering great new bands, or enjoying an in-depth look at the bands you already love. Hit subscribe and become part of the family.Find Until I Wake Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/untiliwakeTwitter: https://x.com/untiliwakeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/untiliwake/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialuntiliwakeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNQtcv-G7Slk1EXfKio7XewWebsite: https://untiliwake.comMerch: https://until-i-wake.myshopify.comHole Hearted: https://www.hhstreetwear.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XYFjTd83FIwArFrWEYhd5?si=CDXIpiu5Sm6E4WrFHP5O-gApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/until-i-wake/1493491244Check 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)Round 2 with Until I Wake, featuring Jaali: (1:08)Jaali's Story Joining Until I Wake: (4:35)How Jaali Had to Grow his Clean Vocals for Until I Wake: (10:15)Vocal Tricks Jaali Learned form Other Bands: (13:51)Shout Out Jaali's Clothing Brand, Hole Hearted: (18:14)The Process of Writing 'Renovate' alongside Landon Towers: (24:12)Aiming to Write a "No-Skip" Album: (28:30)Almost Featuring Chris Motionless & Will Ramos?: (33:31)Writing "Pressure" on the Bus: (35:41)Why You NEED To Listen to Separate, Heaven Knows, & Hell Of A Ride: (37:00)AOTY Candidate: (45:17)3 Artist Suggestions for You: (48:04)Kevin's Final Thought; Kevin Reflects on Turning 30 & this AOTY Contender: (52:20)