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...
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