The Emo Social Club Podcast

This week, we're joined by Meredith Haines from the Chicago noise-rock duo Latter for a new episode of "Make Me a Fan." Meredith explains why the experimental post-hardcore band Pile is "your favorite band's favorite band" and how their music completely reshaped her approach to songwriting. Can she convert our host into a true believer?Topics Discussed:How Pile's unconventional music inspired a generation of DIY artists.A deep dive into five essential Pile tracks, including "Baby Boy" from their breakthrough album Dripping and "Fingers" from A Hairshirt of Purpose.Meredith's journey from listening to "Hot Topic emo" to embracing...

This week on Emo Social Club, we caught up with Pete and Luke from Anamanaguchi. They share all about their exciting new album "Anyway," dropping August 8th, and the big leap into integrating vocals after 20 years as an instrumental band. Get ready for some wild stories, including their deep dive into what they're calling "Batman Rock" and their iconic work with the world of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.

This week, the Emo Social Club charts the complete journey of Fil Thorpe. From his departure from pop-punk giants Neck Deep to forging a new cinematic sound with World's First Cinema, Fil discusses his past, present, and future in music. He shares insights on starting over, the creative process behind the new album "Something of Wonder," and his vision for what's to come.Topics Discussed:The decision to leave Neck Deep at the end of their third album cycle to move into production.The evolution of World's First Cinema from a film/TV sync project to a full-fledged band.The...

Mattstagraham reveals the stories behind his "Yellow Paint" album, from the Sonic the Hedgehog speed reference cleverly hidden in "Caffeine" to how the album title came from a lyric about "eating yellow paint." We examine his approach to balancing humor with serious songwriting, his thoughts on music marketing, and why he shares controversial takes on beloved bands.Topics Covered:The hidden Sonic reference in "Caffeine" and algorithm workaroundsHow "Yellow Paint" got its title from a single lyricBalancing authentic music with social media presenceHis favorite deep cuts and writing about men's mental healthControversial opinions on Paramore, Sleep Token, and the internet's...

Derek Sanders from Mayday Parade joins us to celebrate the band's incredible 20-year journey during their biggest headline tour to date. We dive deep into their nostalgic new three-part EP "Sweet," the collaborative spirit behind their current tour lineup, and what makes Mayday Parade the poster child for emotional authenticity in the emo scene.

Welcome to the very first episode of "I Wanna Eat Your Brains and Gain Your Knowledge"! Brian sits down with the insightful Matt Bunting, a music content creator who has carved out a significant space on TikTok (@RealMattBunting) with his deep dives and scene commentary. They explore Matt's journey from starting out unsure of his niche to becoming a go-to voice for music fans, all while literally living on an island. This conversation is packed with insights on creator collaboration, the balance between passion and a paycheck, and engaging with the ever-evolving music scene.Topics Discussed:Matt Bunting's origin story...

Get ready for a super fun chat with the one and only Pet Symmetry! Lizzie sits down with Evan, Marcus, and Eric to talk all about their latest album "Big Symmetry," the surprisingly deep world of "wife guy" culture, sticking to their DIY roots, and how their sound has evolved into a big rock machine. Plus, they dive into balancing multiple bands and share details on their upcoming tour dates.

Content creator Matt Bunting joins Brian for an in-depth discussion of The Amity Affliction's seminal album "Let the Ocean Take Me." They explore how this 2014 record transformed conversations about mental health in metalcore, examining the personal struggles that shaped its creation, the band's distinctive approach to emotional heavy music, and what lies ahead for Amity after significant lineup changes.Key Discussion Points:Mental health themes and Joel Birch's addiction journeySuccess of standout single "Pittsburgh"Ocean metaphors throughout the 42-minute runtimeFront-loading albums with singles vs balanced sequencingAmity's signature clean/unclean vocal dynamicsImpact of sobriety and lineup changes on band dynamicsThe band's...

This week, Brian sits down with Chicago radio personality, comedian, and Riot Fest veteran Kevin Kellam! They dive into the history of Riot Fest, speculate wildly about potential 2025 headliners (and some definite long shots), and rank bands based on likelihood and pure hope. Plus, get all the details on Kevin's upcoming comedy special taping in Chicago this August!Topics Discussed:Kevin Kellam's history with Riot Fest and Chicago radio (Q101, etc.)
Speculating and ranking potential Riot Fest 2025 bands (Deftones, TBS, Gwar, MCR, System, Jimmy Eat World, Weird Al, and many more!)
The rise of full album plays at...

This week on Emo Social Club, we're backstage at Chicago's House of Blues with Nate Young, drummer of Anberlin, for an exclusive Day in the Life episode! Nate gives us an intimate behind-the-scenes tour and opens up about the band's journey with new vocalist Matty Mullins after Stephen Christian stepped back from touring.Topics Discussed:
The challenges and creative process of rerecording "Never Take Friendship Personal" with a new singer
Why Matty Mullins (Memphis May Fire) was the perfect choice to continue Anberlin's legacy
Modernizing classic songs like "A Feel Good Drag" and "A Day Late" while...

The Emo Social Club welcomes Eric Nally to discuss Foxy Shazam's new album "Animality Opera" and their upcoming tour starting April 23rd. The vocalist shares insights on the band's DIY recording process in an underground studio and hints at some special surprises planned for the shows.Topics discussed:Why Eric has kept Cincinnati as his home base throughout his careerRecording in the underground "Underland Studio" with unusual instruments and techniquesThe connection between "Animality Opera" and the band's early workEric's philosophy on stage performance and creating memorable showsThe upcoming tour featuring Number 12 Looks Like You and some mysterious surprisesCreating new musical...

In this episode, we sit down with Cody Hanson, drummer of the iconic rock band Hinder, to discuss: 🔥 The New Era: Their explosive new single "Bring Me Back to Life" and why they scrapped an entire album during the pandemic for being "inauthentic" How Hinder is evolving their sound—blending modern hard rock with their signature edge while avoiding nostalgia traps 🎸 20 Years of "Lips of an Angel": Reflecting on the legacy of their era-defining hit and what it means to celebrate its 20th anniversary The band’s journey from early-2000s success to maintaining relevance in today’s rock scene 🤘 Why Hinder is E...

He's the one who had us standing in hot parking lots, waiting for the inflatable schedule to tell us what act is playing first. We chat with Kevin Lyman about the return of Warped Tour, what to expect from the festival and more.Hey all! If you listen to our intro and have seen our other socials, you may know that we are going to be shifting our content-all around. Which means, this is our last stand-alone interview (for a while). Make sure you subscribe to us, though! We will be back with a new podcast format, along with an...

As we wind down the year and prep for an even bigger new year for ESC, we're reviewing Linkin Park's, Hybrid Theory.______BEATBOX BRINGS THE PARTYThanks so much to our friends at BeatBox for sponsoring this episode! Check out their new flavors, orange blast and cherry limeade this holiday season. To find out where to scoop a bevvy, visit their socials @beatboxbeverages. Must be 21+ to purchase and enjoy; please drink & party responsibly.______INTERVIEWS ALL IN ONE PLACEWe created a fresh Interview Only YouTube channel. Make sure to go and give that a follow so you don't miss any of our...

As we wind down the year and prep for an even bigger new year for ESC, we're reviewing Attack Attack's, Someday Came Suddenly.______BEATBOX BRINGS THE PARTYThanks so much to our friends at BeatBox for sponsoring this episode! Check out their new flavors, orange blast and cherry limeade this holiday season. To find out where to scoop a bevvy, visit their socials @beatboxbeverages. Must be 21+ to purchase and enjoy; please drink & party responsibly.______INTERVIEWS ALL IN ONE PLACEWe created a fresh Interview Only YouTube channel. Make sure to go and give that a follow so you don't miss any of...

As we wind down the year and prep for an even bigger new year for ESC, we're reviewing Joyce Manor's 'Never Hungover Again.'______BEATBOX BRINGS THE PARTYThanks so much to our friends at BeatBox for sponsoring this episode! Check out their new flavors, orange blast and cherry limeade this holiday season. To find out where to scoop a bevvy, visit their socials @beatboxbeverages. Must be 21+ to purchase and enjoy; please drink & party responsibly.______INTERVIEWS ALL IN ONE PLACEWe created a fresh Interview Only YouTube channel. Make sure to go and give that a follow so you don't miss any...

We're back at it with the tier list! This time, we're looking at Linkin Park! Find out if truly, in the end, if it doesn't even matter.______INTERVIEWS ALL IN ONE PLACEWe created a fresh Interview Only YouTube channel. Make sure to go and give that a follow so you don't miss any of our upcoming interview videos!______Make Me A Fan Spotify PlaylistCheck out our Spotify playlist for all of our upcoming episodes, so you can see if you'll become a fan yourself (if you aren't already) of these artists we're going through.______EMO SOCIAL PATREONIf you're looking for...

We're continuing our album reviews for...forever?? Who knows! This week, we talk about one of the best bands to ever be started, and their debut LP, Riot, by Paramore.______INTERVIEWS ALL IN ONE PLACEWe created a fresh Interview Only YouTube channel. Make sure to go and give that a follow so you don't miss any of our upcoming interview videos!______Make Me A Fan Spotify PlaylistCheck out our Spotify playlist for all of our upcoming episodes, so you can see if you'll become a fan yourself (if you aren't already) of these artists we're going through.______EMO SOCIAL PATREONIf...

We're continuing our album reviews for...forever?? Who knows! This week we talk about the highly requested Under Soil and Dirt by The Story So Far.______INTERVIEWS ALL IN ONE PLACEWe created a fresh Interview Only YouTube channel. Make sure to go and give that a follow so you don't miss any of our upcoming interview videos!______Make Me A Fan Spotify PlaylistCheck out our Spotify playlist for all of our upcoming episodes, so you can see if you'll become a fan yourself (if you aren't already) of these artists we're going through.______EMO SOCIAL PATREONIf you're looking for more...

The Club reacts to Gabi Belle's video on the Tiktokification of Emo Music. We discuss MGK & TX2, how these new artists have interpreted the early 2000s, and more. And yes, this video from Gabi came out in like March and we recorded this in April, we've sat on it but here we are finally releasing it!Watch Gabi's video You can check out our other videos on our YouTube channel______INTERVIEWS ALL IN ONE PLACEWe created a fresh Interview Only YouTube channel. Make sure to go and give that a follow so you don't miss any of our upcoming interview v...

Issues may be over, but Skyler Acord hasn't stopped making music. He talks about his latest EP True Vanity, what he thinks about the music community, what fans can expect from Issues still, and more. You can check out our other videos on our YouTube channel.______CHECK OUT SKYLER ACORD:TIKTOK | INSTA | TWITTER/X | LISTEN______INTERVIEWS ALL IN ONE PLACEWe created a fresh Interview Only YouTube channel. Make sure to go and give that a follow so you don't miss any of our upcoming interview videos!______Make Me A Fan Spotify PlaylistCheck out our Spotify playlist for all of our u...

Dead Rabbitts are back and we have frontman Craig Mabbitt on to talk about it! We discuss their latest single "Oxygen," the music scene in Phoenix, Arizona, balancing privacy while being in two large acts (DR and Escape The Fate) and more. You can check out our other videos on our YouTube channel.______CHECK OUT DEAD RABBITTS:TIKTOK | INSTA | TWITTER/X | LISTENCHECK OUT ESCAPE THE FATE: INSTA | TWITTER/X | SITE______INTERVIEWS ALL IN ONE PLACEWe created a fresh Interview Only YouTube channel. Make sure to go and give that a follow so you don't miss any of our upcoming interview vi...

We finally made it to Vegas for another year of When We Were Young Fest. And guess what? We talked to a BUNCH of your faves (and soon to be new ones). From Atreyu to Movements, Daisy Grenade to Jimmy Eat World and more, we got the low-down on these acts.Check out all the interviews in the episode! But if you want to hear a specific one (or two), check out the timestamps:Intro & Recap: 0:00-15:553OH!3: 15:56-25:02Atreyu: 25:03-35:24August Burns Red: 35:25-40:21State Champs: 40:22-45:30Daisy Grenade: 45:31-53:33Jimmy Eat World: 53:34-62:33Boys Like Girls: 62:34-75:38Movements: 75:39...

We finally made it to the last album AND the fest weekend. But which albums were our tops, least faves, surprise loves, and added a twist to our music palette? We sat down and went through every review and gave our final takes. You can check out the video version on our YouTube channel, along with all of our other reaction vids!______FOLLOW US:Insta | TikTok | Twitter ______INTERVIEWS ALL IN ONE PLACEWe created a fresh Interview Only YouTube channel. Make sure to go and give that a follow so you don't miss any of our upcoming chats with your favorite ac...

We recently chatted with Buddy Nielsen of Senses Fail about their upcoming album play at When We Were Young Fest for Still Searching, their upcoming tour with Saves The Day, how the scene is changing and more. You can check out our other videos on our YouTube channel.______CHECK OUT SENSES FAIL:Insta | FB | Site______INTERVIEWS ALL IN ONE PLACEWe created a fresh Interview Only YouTube channel. Make sure to go and give that a follow so you don't miss any of our upcoming interview videos!______Make Me A Fan Spotify PlaylistCheck out our Spotify playlist for all of our u...

You may know Silly Goose as that band that shows up in places and performs in a DIY style. But Silly Goose are a nu-metal act from Atlanta who wants to have a good time. We chat with Jackson about the band, community-building within the scene, their latest EP Bad Behavior and more. You can check out our other videos on our YouTube channel.______CHECK OUT SILLY GOOSE:Insta | TikTok | Site______INTERVIEWS ALL IN ONE PLACEWe created a fresh Interview Only YouTube channel. Make sure to go and give that a follow so you don't miss any of our upcoming i...

We're still recovering from Riot Fest 2024, and that means you also get some interviews we did during the 3-day weekend! We chatted with band that you're going to want to start listening to NOW: Winona Fighter, Pixel Grip, Jhariah, Liquid Mike and Sweet Pill.We also give our recap of the weekend.Check out all the interviews in the episode! But if you want to hear a specific one (or two), check out the timestamps:Intro & Recap: 0:00-14:36Jhariah: 14:37-25:31Sweet Pill: 25:35-44:55Pixel Grip: 44:48-54:04Winona Fighter: 54:05-61:51Liquid Mike: 61:52-68:38Outro: 68:38-END You can check out our other v...

NeverNormalMike joins us in our When We Were Young Fest album review series to discuss Four Year Strongs' 'Enemy Of The World.' You can check out this + our other videos over on our YouTube channel.______CHECK OUT NEVERNORMALMIKE:TikTok | Insta | YouTube______INTERVIEWS ALL IN ONE PLACEWe created a fresh Interview Only YouTube channel. Make sure to go and give that a follow so you don't miss any of our upcoming interview videos!______Make Me A Fan Spotify PlaylistCheck out our Spotify playlist for all of our upcoming episodes, so you can see if you'll become a fan yourself (if...

The Forecast will perform their album In the Shadow of Two Gunmen at WWWYF in October. Through our review series, we found out that this act is highly slept on. We chat with the band about their comeback, the emo revival, margarita hour and more. You can check out our other videos on our YouTube channel.______CHECK OUT THE FORECAST: TikTok | Insta | Site______ENTER TO WIN A PAIR OF 3-DAY GA PASSES TO RIOT FEST:ENTER TO WIN______INTERVIEWS ALL IN ONE PLACEWe created a fresh Interview Only YouTube channel. Make sure to go and give that a follow so y...

The Emo Social Club is reviewing every album being played at Riot Fest 2024 - this is from our review of every album being played there: 'Leviathan' by Mastodon, 'Cope' by Manchester Orchestra and ' Smash' by The Offspring. Do we recommend seeing these records at the Fest? What are our favorite tracks? These questions and more are answered!  - you can check out this + our other videos over on our YouTube channel.______ENTER TO WIN A PAIR OF 3-DAY GA PASSES TO RIOT FEST:ENTER TO WIN______INTERVIEWS ALL IN ONE PLACEWe created a fresh Interview Only YouTube channel. Make s...

This week we bring you our audio version of our and content creator Matt Vettese's reactions to Motion City Soundtrack's Commit This To Memory. This is a part of our When We Were Young Album Review series - you can check out this + our other videos over on our YouTube channel.______CHECK OUT MATT VETTESE:TikTok | Insta | Twitter | Site______INTERVIEWS ALL IN ONE PLACEWe created a fresh Interview Only YouTube channel. Make sure to go and give that a follow so you don't miss any of our upcoming interview videos!______Make Me A Fan Spotify PlaylistCheck out our Spotify playlist...

Carly Cosgrove joins us to talk about their new LP The Cleanest Houses Are Empty, who their iCarly persona is, what's the most emo song they're listening to and more.______CHECK OUT Carly Cosgrove:Twitter | TikTok | Insta | Site______INTERVIEWS ALL IN ONE PLACEWe created a fresh Interview Only YouTube channel. Make sure to go and give that a follow so you don't miss any of our upcoming interview videos!______Make Me A Fan Spotify PlaylistCheck out our Spotify playlist for all of our upcoming episodes, so you can see if you'll become a fan yourself (if you aren't already) of...

This week we bring you our audio version of our and podcaster Lisa of Stereo Therapy, reactions to Bayside's Bayside. This is a part of our When We Were Young Album Review series - you can check out this + our other videos over on our YouTube channel.______CHECK OUT STEREO THERAPY:Insta | Twitter | Site______INTERVIEWS ALL IN ONE PLACEWe created a fresh Interview Only YouTube channel. Make sure to go and give that a follow so you don't miss any of our upcoming interview videos!______Make Me A Fan Spotify PlaylistCheck out our Spotify playlist for all of our upcoming...

Mikala Delgado of Yours Truly joins us on the pod to talk about their new album Toxic, their upcoming tour with Enter Shikari and You Me At Six, fan culture and more.______CHECK OUT YOURS TRULY:TikTok | Insta | Site______INTERVIEWS ALL IN ONE PLACEWe created a fresh Interview Only YouTube channel. Make sure to go and give that a follow so you don't miss any of our upcoming interview videos!______Make Me A Fan Spotify PlaylistCheck out our Spotify playlist for all of our upcoming episodes, so you can see if you'll become a fan yourself (if you aren't already...

The Emo Social Club went to Pitchfork Music Fest last weekend. We saw some rad bands, homies, and we have a little recap about the festival. INTERVIEWS ALL IN ONE PLACEWe created a fresh Interview Only YouTube channel. Make sure to go and give that a follow so you don't miss any of our upcoming interview videos!______Make Me A Fan Spotify PlaylistCheck out our Spotify playlist for all of our upcoming episodes, so you can see if you'll become a fan yourself (if you aren't already) of these artists we're going through.EMO SOCIAL PATREONIf you're looking for more c...

This week we bring you our audio version of our reaction to Thursday's Full Collapse. This is a part of our When We Were Young Album Review series - you can check out this + our other videos over on our YouTube channel.______INTERVIEWS ALL IN ONE PLACEWe created a fresh Interview Only YouTube channel. Make sure to go and give that a follow so you don't miss any of our upcoming interview videos!______Make Me A Fan Spotify PlaylistCheck out our Spotify playlist for all of our upcoming episodes, so you can see if you'll become a fan yourself (if...

We talk with Jonathon of Northbound about his musical inspo, his upcoming LP, Juniper and more.You can listen AND watch the video over on our brand-spankin' new YouTube channel.______CHECK OUT NORTHBOUND:TikTok | Insta | Twitter | Site______INTERVIEWS ALL IN ONE PLACEWe created a fresh Interview Only YouTube channel. Make sure to go and give that a follow so you don't miss any of our upcoming interview videos!______Make Me A Fan Spotify PlaylistCheck out our Spotify playlist for all of our upcoming episodes, so you can see if you'll become a fan yourself (if you aren't already) of these...

Anberlin took time to chat with us during their Chicago stop of the 20 Years of Tears tour with Hawthrone Heights. We chat about their new touring vocalist, Matty Mullins, what emo songs they're listening to right now, their upcoming LP Vega and more.You can listen AND watch the video over on our brand-spankin' new YouTube channel.______CHECK OUT ANBERLIN:Insta | FB | Twitter | Site______INTERVIEWS ALL IN ONE PLACEWe created a fresh Interview Only YouTube channel. Make sure to go and give that a follow so you don't miss any of our upcoming interview videos!______Make Me A Fan Spotify...

Chicago's own Marina City hop on the pod to talk about their latest single, "I'm So Broke," their upcoming shows, Ryan's recent stint on The Voice and more.You can listen AND watch the video over on our brand-spankin' new YouTube channel.______CHECK OUT MARINA CITY:Insta | TikTok | Twitter | Site______INTERVIEWS ALL IN ONE PLACEWe created a fresh Interview Only YouTube channel. Make sure to go and give that a follow so you don't miss any of our upcoming interview videos!______Make Me A Fan Spotify PlaylistCheck out our Spotify playlist for all of our upcoming episodes, so you can...