Sad Ska & Breaking Down Mental Health Stigmas: Horizon Point Interview

What happens when you mix emo music and ska music together? Well, you get something that you probably haven't heard yet but know that your interest has been peaked. However, would you be surprised if we told you the ska community hasn't embraced them becasue they aren't "ska enough?"Well we want to get you into this "sad ska" band that not only is blending emo music so well with the upbeat sounds of ska, but showing even more by expanding their sound, and their message to destigmatize mental health.The band Horizon Point is here on the podcast today. We get you a fresh look into the band as we talk about:- How they became a band and how their eclectic tastes in music as a group has created a combined sound of emo and ska called "sad ska" that for some reason, ska gatekeepers are keeping down.- Their latest single, Bend The Truth, and why they focus their musical message on breaking down mental health stigmas all across the board.- What to expect sonically on their upcoming EP and how their sound is evolving further on that release.Let's get sad, and let's get ska, and dont miss out on more great music like this. Tap the subscribe button because we have a lot more coming.Find Horizon Point Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HorizonpointmusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/horizonpointmusic/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@horizonpointmusicYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@horizonpointmusicWebsite: https://www.horizonpointmusic.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/68AD0faLow1DQ9Z6WkmEgO?si=ERquOelBS1K3yAdaRj9H5AApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/horizon-point/1617565001Check 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)Let's Get Sad, Let's Get Ska: (1:26)The Horizon Point Backstory: (8:07)Breaking the Ska Gatekeeping: (12:49)"Bend The Truth" Breakdown: (16:40)Music Enhances What Life Can Be: (23:46)Previewing the Upcoming EP: (31:40)New Music to Check Out: (42:13)Kevin's Final Thought; Breaking Stigmas Around Mental Health: (47:26)