Behind 'The Host': Acres Discuss New, Dynamic Album & Recording with Landon Tewers (The Plot In You)

Imagine this scenario. You are in a band and are itching to release new music. So you travel to Michigan for only 4 weeks to record an album with one of the greatest minds in modern metal today. And when you get off the plane you have... absolutley no idea of what your new album is going to be.

This is the situation Acres found themselves in October of 2024. So what was the overall outcome of that hard-working 4 week time period? A new album so dynamic but so perfectly unique to Acres, that it shows so much more of that this band is and can be.

Ben and Alex from the UK metalcore band Acres join the Chord Progression Podcast today. With their new album, The Host, due out on May 2nd, we go all in on the creation of this incredible piece of work. Join us as we discuss...

• The creation process of 'The Host' alongside Landon Tewers of The Plot In You, and why being open to any and all inspiration they (or Landon) had has led to their most dynamic record to date.
• Why Acres wants to release new music a lot quicker and more consistently following this album release process, and if the music industry will follow suit around more consistently quick releases of new music.
• Songs on 'The Host' each member of the band is most excited for the fans to hear live, including both their most dynamic and heaviest songs recorded to date.

Music lover or music creator, this is an episode for you around a fantastic band. Tap that subscribe button as we have plenty more like this coming your way.

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Welcome: (0:00)

Why Acres Tracked 'The Host' So Quickly: (1:22)

Will Quicker Music Releases Be Common in Future?: (6:55)

How Landon Tewers (The Plot In You) Helped Acres Achieve Artistic Freedom on 'The Host': (12:22)

Throwing Out Conventional Ideas to Make 'The Host': (20:49)

Why Acres Will Never Repeat Sound from Album to Album: (27:13)

The New Songs Most Excited to Release: (33:53)

Touring with The Devil Wears Prada, Dream Come True?: (38:37)

What Else in 2025?: (46:02)

New Artists to Check Out: (48:36)

Kevin's Final Thought; Stay Open To Music Creativity All The Time: (53:59)