Vukovi's Janine on Vulnerability in Music & Their New Album 'My God Has Got A Gun'

Being fully open and vulnerable in your music is something that has always frightened artsits to their core. This is because humans are afraid to expose their inner feelings to strangers, in fear of that information being used against them. But typcially with music, that vulnerable mindset leads to not only great music, but a better reception from fans.The journey of self-reflection by going deep into the dark and angry emotions in your life, only to come out of purging those feelings with a feeling of healed freedom is shown on this band's new album. And it is one that we can all get into, and believe.Janine from the Scottish rock band Vukovi joins the Chord Progression Podcast, ahead of the release of the band's 4th album My God Has Got A Gun. On this episode, we go deep into the album by discussing:How artists need to manage and temper their expectations & anxieties during a music release cycle, as the band is currently going through on such a vulnerable album.The journey Janine went on in the making of My God Has Got A Gun and its dark, angry feelings being purged to show a healing freedom we can all achive.Why sharing this journey is important to give people strength and motivation that they can achieve the same.This episode confirmed our belief in the album, as Janine confirmed everything we felt. Be sure to find out about more bands and new albums coming up that will do this for you by tapping the subscribe button.Find Vukovi Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vukovibandTwitter: https://x.com/VukovibandInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vukoviband/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vukovibandYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO30ZKBe3KMkZfEJKDBGrsQWebsite: http://www.vukovi.co.ukMerch: https://linktr.ee/vukoviSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1844Ua6R4gOuH6GLdlR4dt?si=bHUToa7CSH6SCR0SD4dVKQApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/vukovi/465243182Check 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)Janine Begins to Manage New Album Expectations: (1:24)The Journey of Making "My God Has Got a Gun": 8:13)The Meaning of "My God Has Got a Gun" &How Fans Already are Getting It: (17:15)The Song Construction Pattern of Sonic & Thematic Presentation: (21:03)The Core of Janine's Mindset on the Album: (24:55)How the Album Promotes Self Awareness Even with Juxtaposing Messages: (29:40)Where Kevin Sees the Success of the Album: (34:00)New Artists to Check Out: (36:20)Kevin's Final Thought; This Episode Solidified that I Believe this Album: (40:39)