Beers With Bands

On this episode I sit down with Pretty Sure, an emo band from Grand Rapids/Cincinnati. We talk about the early years of the band and what has led to their new album. We then chat all about "Places You've Been". Before we end we talk about their upcoming run and the future. Be sure to follow Pretty Sure and check out "Places You've Been"!!!

This episode features the songs "Places You've Been" and "Brian, Look Out!" from the album Places You've Been.

You can find Pretty Sure at the following links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettysureband/

Bandcamp: https://prettysure.bandcamp.com/

Everywhere else: https://bit.ly/m/prettysure

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You can find Beers With Bands here:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeersWBandsPod

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beerswithbandspod/

Bandcamp: https://beerswithbands.bandcamp.com

Everywhere else: https://linktr.ee/BeersWithBands

On this episode I sit down with Zaq Baker, a singer/songwriter and author from Minneapolis. We talk about Zaq's early time in the scene and how it led to being part of so many projects. We also talk about his song "Victorious" and his debut novel "Unspectacular". Be sure to follow Zaq and check out "Unspectacular"!!!

This episode features the songs "Get The Message" and "Bummer Soul".

You can find Zaq Baker at the following links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zaqbaker/

Bandcamp: https://zaqbaker.bandcamp.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@zaqbaker/

Website: https://www.zaqbaker.com

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You can find Beers With Bands here:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeersWBandsPod

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beerswithbandspod/

Bandcamp: https://beerswithbands.bandcamp.com

Everywhere else: https://linktr.ee/BeersWithBands

On this episode I sit down with Tyler from Stars Hollow, an emo band from Iowa. We talk about their new record "Kind of Hoping" and the new era of Stars Hollow. Tyler and I also take a walk down memory lane. Be sure to follow Stars Hollow and check out "Kind of Hoping"!!!

This episode features the songs "Play Pretend" and "Casper" from the album Kind of Hoping.

You can find Stars Hollow at the following links:

Twitter: https://x.com/starshollowia

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starshollowia/

Bandcamp: https://starshollowia.bandcamp.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@starshollowia/

Website: https://www.starshollowia.com

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You can find Beers With Bands here:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeersWBandsPod

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beerswithbandspod/

Bandcamp: https://beerswithbands.bandcamp.com

Everywhere else: https://linktr.ee/BeersWithBands

On this episode I welcome back Brandt aka Designated Hitter, a bedroom emo/punk band. We catch up a bit before talking about how he started this project. We then dive into "The Overwhelming Feeling (That Something Is out There)". Before we end we talk about where he plans to take this and the possibility of a live show. Be sure to follow Designated Hitter and check out "The Overwhelming Feeling (That Something Is Out There"!!!

This episode features the songs "Demon, Drive-Ins, and Dives" and "It Is Purple" from the album The Overwhelming Feeling (That Something Is Out There).

You can find Designated Hitter at the following links:

Twitter: https://x.com/dsgntdhttrWI

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsgntdhttrwi/

Bandcamp: https://dsgntdhttr.bandcamp.com/

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You can find Beers With Bands here:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeersWBandsPod

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beerswithbandspod/

Bandcamp: https://beerswithbands.bandcamp.com

Everywhere else: https://linktr.ee/BeersWithBands

On this episode I sit down with And I, You, a shoe gaze band from Chicago. We talk about how they formed before diving into their debut EP "Red 40". Before we end we talk about their latest run and want to keep the scene building. Be sure to follow And I, You and check out "Red 40"!!!

This episode features the songs "The View" and "They've Got Your Gun" from the album Red 40.

You can find And I, You at the following links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/and.i_you/

Bandcamp: https://andi-you.bandcamp.com/

Everywhere Else: https://linktr.ee/andiyou

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You can find Beers With Bands here:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeersWBandsPod

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beerswithbandspod/

Bandcamp: https://beerswithbands.bandcamp.com

Everywhere else: https://linktr.ee/BeersWithBands

On this episode I sit down with Taken Alive, an alternative emo band from New England. We talk about what brought them together despite being states away. We then dive into their debut LP "This World is Exhausting". Before we end we talk about getting their first pressings. Be sure to follow Taken Alive and check out "This World Is Exhausting"!!!

This episode features the songs "Cliche Life Advice" and "Abuse" from the album This World Is Exhausting.

You can find Taken Alive at the following links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takenaliveband/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@takenaliveband/

Merch: https://pnwk.shop

Website: https://www.takenaliveband.com

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You can find Beers With Bands here:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeersWBandsPod

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beerswithbandspod/

Bandcamp: https://beerswithbands.bandcamp.com

Everywhere else: https://linktr.ee/BeersWithBands

On this episode I sit down with Tequila Mockingbird, an emo band from Lansing, MI. We talk about their debut LP "You Always Felt Lost". We also talk about the revival of 'Wonderhoy!" and some heavier motifs. Before we end talk about their album release shows. Be sure to follow Tequila Mockingbird and check out "You Always Felt Lost"!!!

This episode features the songs "Open Fire" and "Wonderhoy!" from the album You Always Felt Lost.

You can find Tequila Mockingbird at the following links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tequila.mockingbird.band

Twitter: https://x.com/tequilamock_mi

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@tequilamockingbird-sm3gm

Bandcamp: https://tequilamockingbirdmi.bandcamp.com/

Everywhere Else: https://linktr.ee/TequilaMockingbirdBand

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You can find Beers With Bands here:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeersWBandsPod

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beerswithbandspod/

Bandcamp: https://beerswithbands.bandcamp.com

Everywhere else: https://linktr.ee/BeersWithBands

On this episode I sit down with Footballhead, an alt rock band from Chicago. We talk all about their new album "Weight of the Truth", from the new direction to music videos. We also talk about their current run with Ben Quad, Riley!, and Aren't We Amphibians. Be sure to follow Footballhead and check out "Weight of the Truth"!!!

This episode features the songs "Diversion" and "Focus" from the album Weight Of The Truth.

You can find Footballhead at the following links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/footballheadchi/

Bandcamp: https://footballheadchi.bandcamp.com/

Everywhere Else: https://linktr.ee/footballheadchi

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You can find Beers With Bands here:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeersWBandsPod

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beerswithbandspod/

Bandcamp: https://beerswithbands.bandcamp.com

Everywhere else: https://linktr.ee/BeersWithBands

On this episode I sit down with Walking Blue, an emo band from Orlando, FL. We talk about their transition of sounds and what it's leading to. We also talk about winning Warped Tour's Battle of the Bands, and how it was different than expected. Be sure to follow Walking Blue and check out "In Greyscale"!!!

This episode features the songs "Bodies" and "Flowers For No Reason".

You can find Walking Blue at the following links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkingbluefl/

Website: https://walkingbluefl.com

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You can find Beers With Bands here:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeersWBandsPod

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beerswithbandspod/

Bandcamp: https://beerswithbands.bandcamp.com

Everywhere else: https://linktr.ee/BeersWithBands

On this episode I sit down with Hell of a Life, a shoegaze band from Chicago. We talk about how they started out and their self titled EP that came out in 2024. We then dive into their latest singles "Endless" and "Monument", and where they are going from here. Be sure to follow Hell of a Life and check out "Endless" and "Monument"!!!

This episode features the songs "Endless" and "Monument".

You can find Hell of a Life at the following links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellofalife.band

Bandcamp: https://hellofalife.bandcamp.com/

Everywhere Else: https://linktr.ee/hell_of_a_life

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You can find Beers With Bands here:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeersWBandsPod

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beerswithbandspod/

Bandcamp: https://beerswithbands.bandcamp.com

Everywhere else: https://linktr.ee/BeersWithBands