EDM Meets Emo & Post-Hardcore: How Like Ghosts Is Creating Their New, Dynamic Sound

We have seen musicians and artists evolve their sound thorughout their careers all the time. There are always different reasons why artists do that, and those reasons can create great music that you never expected.

This band we found originally started in pop punk, but connected with more of a Warped Tour post-hardcore sound almost immediately and set up their core sound from there. But what is the next step in that evolution? Something cool we expect.

The guys from the emo & post-hardcore band Like Ghosts join the Chord Progression Podcast today. With a brand new EP (we didn't get the title of it) due out before the end of 2025, there is a new sound being added to the mix. Join us as we discuss:

- The origins of the band from pop punk to Warped Tour style post-hardcore, and the story of how a band comes together.

- How Like Ghosts is evolving their sound on their new EP, why they are adding much more EDM influences into the mix, and how it can be seen in the lead single "Better Now"

- Why it is important to take pride in your merch table as an artist, and how Like Ghosts stands out above the rest.

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Find Like Ghosts Online:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/likeghostsrock

Twitter: https://x.com/LikeGhostsrock

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likeghostsrock/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@likeghostsrock

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LikeGhostsrock

Website: https://www.manickatrecords.com/like-ghosts/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5oFikwPgO6xRLb1nFg8VY9?si=7UwxeN_mSwaLIOBtJ7RWEA

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/like-ghosts/888380918

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Welcome: (0:00)

Like Ghosts are Here: (1:16)

The Origin Story: (3:36)

Why They Left Pop Punk at the Beginning: (5:40)

Andrew & Tyler Join the Band: (10:25)

Named the Band with Margaritas?: (16:59)

The Live Show Experience of Like Ghosts & Backing Tracks Debate: (21:19)

Making an Outstanding Merch Booth: (28:06)

Adding EDM to Warped Tour Sound: (34:29)

The Lyrical Idea of "Better Now": (41:04)

The Sonic Connection to "Better Now": (43:08)

What's Next for Like Ghosts?: (50:28)

New Artists to Check Out: (53:50)

Kevin's Final Thought; Don't Be Afraid to Explore Sonically: (59:49)