Premium Only Content

Tony Engel of Blockchain Coalition & GraveReign on Hogpod Chicago Local Music Scene Podcast
Welcome to the Hogpod Chicago Local Music Scene Podcast with Tony Engel, lead singer of Blockchain Coalition and GraveReign! From originals like “Caught in the Undertow” to a fresh “West End Girls” cover, Tony shares his journey through Chicago music, DIY tips, and why he delays Spotify. Hear about upcoming shows, including Blockchain Coalition opening for Kings X and the Moon 45th Anniversary benefit. Plus, Tony’s take on AI music, why “Comfortably Numb” is the best song ever, and advice for new bands!
Stream the Bands:
Caught in the Undertow - Blockchain Coalition: • "Undertow" 2023 Video by BlockChain Coalition
Get a Little Closer - Blockchain Coalition: • Get A Little Closer (Exclusive Lyric Video...
West End Girls Cover - Blockchain Coalition: • BlockChain Coalition Re-envisions WEST END...
GraveReign Music: https://gravereignband.com/
Upcoming Shows:
Kings X at The Vixen - July 6, 2025: / 1hw7pvhui5
Moon 45th Anniversary - July 25, 2025: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/5535112...
Subscribe for more Chicago music insights: / @hogpodchicagomusicscenepodcast
Connect with us:
Tony Engel - Facebook: / tony.engel
Blockchain Coalition - Website: https://bccbandchicago.com/
GraveReign - Website: https://gravereignband.com/
Key Moments
0:00 Caught in the Undertow Blockchain Coalition • "Undertow" 2023 Video by BlockChain Coalition
3:00 Moon 45th Anniversary Reunion https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/5535112...
4:45 Grocery Shopping Techniques
6:00 Tony Engel
/ tony.engel Lead Singer Blockchain Coalition / blockchainband https://bccbandchicago.com/
GraveReign https://gravereignband.com/?fbclid=Iw...
15:00 Dough Shoenbeck Clip
28:00 Suburban versus Chicago Music Scene Differences
33:45 AI Music
34:20 Formula of writing an original song
36:30 Best Song ever written?
45:26 Caught in the Undertow Blockchain Coalition • "Undertow" 2023 Video by BlockChain Coalition
52:11 Get a little closer Blockchain Coalition • Get A Little Closer (Exclusive Lyric Video...
59:02 Monetizing Spotify any tips?
1:03:05 Advice to new bands trying to make it
1:05:15 $200K into your band from a label how does it work?
1:09:40 How do you get sponsorships?
1:12:39 Wolfgang Paul’s sponsorship deals and clip • Wolfgang Paul (ARRA, Tom Sawyer) | Chicago...
1:14:12 Do we need a pollstar monitoring attendance for local music scene
1:19:40 Merch advise
1:24:25 Tony’s upcoming shows Opening / 1hw7pvhui5
1:28:58 West End Girls covered by Blockchain Coalition • BlockChain Coalition Re-envisions WEST END...
Hashtags
-
LIVE
EricJohnPizzaArtist
6 days agoAwesome Sauce PIZZA ART LIVE Ep. #64: Robbie “The Fire” Bernstein
314 watching -
2:23:58
Nerdrotic
5 hours ago $0.37 earnedDeDunking the Debunkers with Dan Richards | Forbidden Frontier #119
38.9K7 -
LIVE
SlinderPigCamz
3 hours ago $0.22 earnedThe Headliners and other games W/GrinchyGamer101 (Road to 500 Followers)
55 watching -
LIVE
MrOldFart
7 hours ago $0.01 earnedLIVE - MEGABONK First Playthrough - Mr.OldFart
117 watching -
LIVE
GritsGG
8 hours agoWarzone Win Grinding! Most Wins in WORLD! 3680+!
238 watching -
LIVE
Joke65
5 hours ago[LIVE] POST-SHOW | STAR WARS: Jedi Academy - Movie Battles 2 | ReaperAF95's Community Event Day 2
12 watching -
5:41:09
Right Side Broadcasting Network
2 days agoLIVE REPLAY: President Trump to Deliver Remarks at America's Navy 250 in Norfolk, VA - 10/5/25
136K72 -
LIVE
SynsFPS
6 hours ago🔴B07 Beta🔴|🔴 LEVEL CAP INCREASED 🔴|🔴Path to Verify 🔴
38 watching -
LIVE
tminnzy
6 hours ago*BETA DROPS* BO7 LEVEL CAP INCREASE! OPEN BETA
18 watching -
1:06:42
The White House
8 hours agoPresident Trump Delivers Remarks at Navy 250 Celebration
54.4K56