Nathan James Announces New Album, Talks YouTube Strategy & Leaving Photography Behind: Interview

Becoming one of the most desired entertainment photographers in the music industry, Nathan James to try something different. And if you are reading this description on the Chord Progression Podcast, you know that his next adventure was to become a musician, making his own style of music in the rock and metal space.What has happened has been the beginning of a massive rise to the top. With singles being featured on Sirius XM Octane regularily, and growing support in a live setting, we all want to know what is next. What is Nathan's next move? And how is he going to pull it off?That is what we talk about with Nathan James on the Chord Progression Podcast today. Talking to us on the road during the American Rejects Tour, join us to discover more from Nathan as we talk aboutHis brand new album set to release in July of 2025, what inspired the music, and how the single-focused rollout was the way to go for this album to succeed.Why Nathan has put so much focus on his YouTube Channel, why YouTube is the most important platform for a musician to be on, and why restarting your Instagram account as an artist might be the right idea.The reason behind Nathan jumping into music after his wild success in the photography world, and if he will ever return to being the "photographic rockstar" he once was.This episode is one with an artist you are going to want to stay in the know with. Hit the subscribe button because after an episode like this, you kinda have to.Find Nathan James Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThatsNathanJamesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatsnathanjames/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatsnathanjames?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0OgDWBWWo6Psopj6130G7QWebsite: https://thatsnathanjames.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0yvTRHK90NHy9NI4RhEEYS?si=ykI5alAzSEy5AtgOAQITowApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/nathan-james/1471186125Check 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)Did Nathan Just Say "New Album?": (1:35)Let's Talk What Is On the Debut Album: (4:30)How Nathan is Trying to Maximize the Album Release: (7:29)Any Features on the Album?: (13:29)Why Nathan Focuses Growing on YouTube over Other Socials: (14:27)Do Instagram Accounts Have Lifespans?: (16:30)Why YouTube is the Space to Focus On Music: (17:39)Reviewing Live Crowd Reaction: (25:59)Would Nathan Go Back to Photography?: (31:20)Who Could Nathan James Tour With?: (32:27)What Else In 2025?: (35:27)New Artists to Check Out: (36:55)Kevin's Final Thought; This Conversation Reinvigorated Me: (40:56)