Three Chords

Zoo Freaks, get ready to vibe with the Zoo Crew as they spin "Three Chords" by Goodbye June from their album See Where the Night Goes. This track is a gritty, soulful anthem that captures the essence of rock 'n' roll simplicity. According to a post on Goodbye June's Instagram, the song reflects the band’s family legacy, tracing their musical roots from their grandfather’s gospel band to their own modern rock sound. Lead vocalist Landon Milbourn shared in a 2022 interview with Maximum Volume Music that “the message is different, but the chords are the same,” emphasizing how the song bridges generational influences while delivering a raw, arena-ready energy. The music video for "Three Chords," released in February 2022 and shared on their YouTube channel, features a cinematic narrative that blends their Southern rock swagger with a nod to their Nashville roots, as noted in a Ultimate Metal Forum post.

Another piece of trivia comes from a Facebook update by the band around the album’s release in February 2022, where they described "Three Chords" as a celebration of rock’s enduring spirit. The song’s creation was influenced by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 Nashville tornado, which shaped the album’s themes of resilience and revelry, as guitarist Tyler Baker explained in a Sonic Perspectives interview. Fans on X have praised the track’s infectious riffs, with one user calling it “the perfect soundtrack for a late-night drive.” The song’s performance at the album release show at Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley, captured in a YouTube video, showcases the band’s electrifying live energy, with Milbourn’s vocals soaring over the crowd’s cheers.

Goodbye June is a trio of cousins—Landon Milbourn (vocals), Brandon Qualkenbush (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), and Tyler Baker (lead guitar)—who formed the band in Nashville, Tennessee, after a personal tragedy. The band’s name honors Tyler’s brother, who passed away in June, inspiring the cousins to channel their grief into music that’s soulful and life-affirming, as detailed on their official website. Their journey began with their 2012 independent debut Nor The Wild Music Flow, released on CVR. They later signed with Cotton Valley Music/Interscope for their 2017 album Magic Valley, before joining Earache Records for Community Inn (2019) and See Where the Night Goes (2022). Their music, blending hard rock with Southern blues and gospel influences, stems from their strict Pentecostal upbringing, which they rebelled against to pursue rock 'n' roll, as noted in a Yachew bio.

The band’s rise includes notable milestones, such Wikipedia highlights their Top 30 US Mainstream Rock single “Oh No” in 2016 and See Where the Night Goes hitting #1 on the UK Rock Chart. They’ve toured extensively across the US and Europe, sharing stages with bands like Greta Van Fleet and ZZ Top, and their music has been featured in Madden, NFL, and ESPN. Fans can connect with Goodbye June on their Facebook, Instagram, and X accounts, where they share tour updates and behind-the-scenes content. For Zoo Freaks looking to dive deeper, check out the fan-driven Goodbye June Fans Facebook group, a vibrant community sharing concert photos, setlists, and more.