The Best Way Bands Can Audition Members through Creative Freedom: The Story of The Binding Divide

We have had 2 former members of THE DEV on the podcast in 2026 to see what they are up to in music now, and get you to know them early on in their new ventures. So... what about the other 3? What have they been up to?Well they have started a new band and have found their sound. But what we discovered from them is that they had the most well thought-out audition process for a new vocalist, that we are surprised that more bands dont use. What's the secret?Ryan, Chris, & Jon return to the Chord Progression Podcast with their new band The Binding Divide, bringing new lead singer Alyssa with them as well. The band has 2 songs out now, including their most recent single "Satisfied." On this episode, we talk about:- How Alyssa joined The Binding Divide, and why other artists should audition new members by allowing them to show their creative side from the start, not just seeing if they match previously released material.- Writing new songs, and releasing 3 in 2026 that are vastly different from one another, in an effort to set up an experimental and unpredictable precedent.- If they will build a potato shooter and use it in music videos and live shows going forward.You're caught up with former members of THE DEV, and get more new music to enjoy. Tap the subscribe button for more episodes to come.Find The Binding Divide Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebindingdivide/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebindingdivide/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBindingDivideSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ojg3UmKZ5Ys6SrEo6Hd3H?si=XvenqiwPRD6eJhLfYRPuJQApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-binding-divide/1880011782Check 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)Another Great Return to the Podcast: (2:03)Finding the Sound after THE DEV: (4:40)Alyssa Joining the Band, with Creative Auditions: (6:44)The Positive Features of Auditioning with Creative Freedom: (11:21)Writing the First Batch of Songs: (16:49)The Setup of Unpredictable Music: (22:41)The Next Single Inspired by European Power Metal?: (31:52)The Potato Gun Idea is Born: (41:00)What's Coming Up?: (45:36)New Artist Suggestions: (52:06)Kevin's Final Thought; More Artists Should Audition New Members Like This: (56:55)