Turn on the news in 2026, and a story about the increased amount of AI data centers being built, along with the opposition to them, is more than likely going to be shown. We currently live in a world where AI is the next frontier of expansion in the minds of so many, but a massive concern of an equal amount of people. How will AI be used responsibly? How will it be regulated? How negative will the environmental impact of these AI data centers be? We are all asking these questions.
Musicians have always had the freedom and responsibility to make artistic commentary on the world we live in today, in an effort to express opinions as well as create a connection to humanity about those opinions. The more musicians that feel that freedom, the further we inquire, learn, and understand the world around us with all the opinions that come with it. And in 2026, when a band does that with their own unique take on their sound, great things happen.
The guys in Glasswaves join the Chord Progression Podcast. When this dark pop band, mixing alternative rock & nu metal into music, are set to release their debut album “while(True)” on October 23rd, we make sure you get into the band and the album. Discover more on this conversation as we talk about:
- Why Glasswaves wrote a concept album around a dystopian world that is manipulated by AI, to commentate on the current state of lacking regulation around AI & data centers.
- Sonically challenging themselves to tie songs to the concept of the album, while being as out of the box musically as they possibly could.
- Investing in an album experience so as a fan, you do not miss out on greatness due to convenience.
Commentary about the social condition with music is needed, and this band is doing just that. Tap the subscribe button as we are set to bring you even more artists like this.
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Website: https://www.glasswavesband.com
Merch: https://sharptonerecords.co/collections/glasswaves
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6dTPsW2GddlLDEuuj8Jj4P?si=78fVN6dOS9iDSodYnWKjJQ
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/glasswaves/1684788123
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Welcome: (0:00)
Bringing You Glasswaves: (2:02)
The Backstory to Commentate on AI & Data Centers: (4:39)
Pissed Off around Environmental Impacts of Data Centers: (10:00)
Dynamics of Songs Played Into Concept: (15:01)
Cracked On Caffeine: (18:59)
Sonically, Writing “while(True)”: (23:46)
Which 1 Band Would You Listen To, Stuck on an Island: (30:55)
Non-Single to Highlight: (34:16)
Investing in an Album Again: (38:18)
New Artist Suggestions: (48:19)
Kevin’s Final Thought; Music Needs Social Commentary as an Acceptable Concept: (53:36)
