Emo Kids Anonymous

Welcome back to Emo Kids Anonymous! In this episode, Amanda and Robb delve into the evolution of social media and its influence and impact on the music industry and fandom culture. They explore the rise of platforms like MySpace, which revolutionized how fans connected with bands, and discuss the transition to modern social media platforms like IG and TikTok. The conversation highlights the changing dynamics of online identities, the democratization of music promotion, and the growing acceptance of fandom culture in society. Your lovely hosts also explore the evolution of social media and its impact on music promotion and artist-fan relationships. Parasocialism, so to speak. They discuss the early days of social media as a free-for-all, the challenges artists face in content creation, and the rise of platforms like TikTok and YouTube in music discovery. The conversation also touches on the darker aspects of social media, including negative interactions and the influence of AI on the music industry.

Emo Kids Anonymous is a podcast about pop punk, emo and everything else. With new episodes every Wednesday along with artist interviews on Mondays and Fridays, Emo Kids Anonymous is the home of everything emo. Past guests include Saturdays At Your Place, Kerosene Heights, Winona Fighter, Origami Angel, sports., Combat, Riley!, and so many others.

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In the biggest EKA interview yet, Robb and Amanda are joined by Ryland Heagy of Origami Angel to talk everything Gami. The conversation explores the band's origins, musical influences, and the unique challenges of being a two-piece band. They discuss the importance of community, the role of production in shaping sound, and the impact of cultural icons on music. Ryland shares insights into his creative process, guitar techniques, and the significance of live performances, all while emphasizing the importance of staying true to one's musical vision. Ryland discusses the evolution of their music, the significance of unique guitar tunings, and the eclectic nature of their records. He reflects on the band's influence in the emo scene, the responsibility that comes with it, and the importance of artistic integrity. The discussion also touches on the youth movement in emo, the impact of Counterintuitive Records, and the anticipation for new music. We even dive into the making of Robb's favorite record of the 2020s, Stay Golden by Combat, an album Ryland produced!

Additionally, Ryland shares his thoughts on pop culture references, including Pokemon, and the significance of their music in the current landscape. We even chat a little Chief Keef here as well. It was an absolute honor being joined by Ryland and we hope you enjoy the conversation!

Emo Kids Anonymous is a podcast about pop punk, emo and everything else. With new episodes every Wednesday along with artist interviews on Mondays and Fridays, Emo Kids Anonymous is the home of everything emo. Past guests include Saturdays At Your Place, Kerosene Heights, Winona Fighter, Origami Angel(!!!), sports., Combat, Riley!, and so many others.

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In this episode of Emo Kids Anonymous, Amanda and Robb dive into Rolling Stone's list of the 250 greatest songs of the 21st century. What's number 1? Do we agree? What songs are at the top of OUR lists? We dive deep into it! The conversation also touches on the representation of various music genres, including pop punk and emo, and the significance of the songs included in the Rolling Stone list. The duo critique the recent Rolling Stone list hard, sharing their own curated lists and debating the merits of different tracks. Their lively banter highlights the cultural significance of music and its ability to evoke memories and emotions.

We also discuss Taylor Swift's latest album, its mixed reception, and the cultural impact of her work. Is she a pop star like Madonna? A great American songwriter like Springsteen? Or an unstoppable global brand like Coca-Cola? All of that and more.

Oh yeah, we also touch on our most recent interview with Handguns as this episode was recorded immediately after.

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In this out of control interview, Amanda and Robb have the unfortunate pleasure of sitting down with Pennsylvania pop punk band Handguns. We Were also joined by their legal counsel Mr. Charlie Basil who later turned out to be a fraud as it was just a member of Handguns in costume trying to avoid detection due to outstanding warrants. I wish I could tell you what else we talked about but this whole thing was a blur. The police even showed up at my place because Benji was picking up on the bad energy and throwing a tantrum in the other room.

We've done over 60 episodes of this show now and that includes roughly 30 interviews. Never once in those 30 interviews have we experienced chaos and degeneracy to the degree that Handguns brought it.

I think at one point we talked about their issues with some bigger pop punk bands that they came up with. State Champs, The Wonder Years, Man Overboard I think. They mentioned suing people? I'm not sure, I'm still thinking about Charlie Basil.

Oh yeah, I guess my friend Sean Tolley also knows these jabronis. Sean is the most straight laced, no nonsense dude I know. He must have hated these guys so much.

Thanks for watching or listening, please follow/subscribe to stay up to date and I guess if you feel inclined you could also go check out Handguns but I'm not sure we should be enabling these characters anymore than they enable themselves.

Nah, they're not so bad.

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In this conversation, the hosts sit down with Stefan Kennedy from the LA band Glass Generation. They delve into the dynamics of forming a band in the LA music scene, the impact of COVID-19 on live performances, and the importance of community and collaboration among the scene. The discussion also touches on the challenges of navigating band membership changes and the creative process behind the bands new music. Stefan discusses the importance of collaboration and trust in music production, the influence of producers on their sound, and the themes present in their upcoming music. He shares insights into their songwriting process, upcoming shows, and the challenges of touring, especially in Canada. The discussion also touches on the significance of LA bands and concludes with Stefan's personal Mount Rushmore of influential bands from Los Angeles. He also gave us a "Go Padres" at the end (okay not true).

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In this episode, Amanda and Robb dive deep into the world of 2000s radio rock, otherwise known as divorce dad rock, butt rock, and 100 other names. We dive into the highs and lows of the era as well as our personal qualms with it. We explore the evolution of rock music, the differences between Emo and Butt Rock, and the personal connections we have with these genres. The conversation also touches on ticket prices, controversies in the music scene, and the nostalgic feelings associated with bands like Creed, Nickelback, and Breaking Benjamin. Most importantly though, we identify the telltale signs of a butt rocker. The episode culminates in a light-hearted discussion about creating a collaborative butt rock playlist, showcasing their shared love for this often-maligned genre.

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In this Emo Kids Anonymous interview, host Robb Laffoon welcomes Ben and Luke from the Cincinnati-based band Scarlet Street to discuss their upcoming album 'No Alternative.' The conversation jumps all over but we cover the band's musical influences, origins, and everything inbetween. They share insights on their unique sampling choices (shoutout Jimmy Carter), the evolution of the band, and the importance of cohesive albums in today's landscape of slop. The episode also touches on their recording experiences, including a memorable session at a gas station, and their collaboration with producer Gary Cioni. Robb Laffoon and Ben Seitz bond over their shared emo upbringing, exploring how it resonates with listeners beyond their teenage years. They discuss the challenges artists face today, particularly with the rise of streaming and social media, and the pressure to constantly produce new content. It gets a little bleak at times, but so does our world. As they reflect on the future of live music and the evolving industry, they share their thoughts on the significance of making music that resonates with both the artists and their audience.

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In this conversation, we are joined by Atlanta emo band Sweet Time! The band discusses their journey from a Blink-182 cover band to releasing their own music on Mutant League Records with us, as well as everything inbetween. They share insights into their diverse musical backgrounds, collaborative songwriting process, and the evolution of their live performances post-pandemic. The conversation touches on the importance of friendship, the prospects of touring, and the delicate balancing of personal commitments like Arvin's pursuit of a PhD. They also explore their dynamic as a trio, sharing insights into their roles. Who is the muscle? the brain? the wildcard? Keep watching and you'll find out!

The new album from Sweet Time "where do we go from here" is available now courtesy of Mutant League Records.

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In this Emo Kids Anonymous interview, Robb Laffoon dives into a lively conversation with Bryce and AJ from halftimeshow. They discuss the formation of their band, their songwriting process, and the influences that shape the band. We also dive into balancing Bryce's projects, halftimeshow's recording plans, and the local music scene in their region. Yeah, we also touch on stuff like The Soprano's, PBRs, and the plight of gambling in their region. We dive into the influence of the band sports. on the band, they share memorable live performance experiences, and discuss their favorite halftimeshows lol.

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In this interview, Peter from the band Mary Don't Care shares insights into his musical journey, influences, and the creative process behind the songwriting. He discusses the importance of live shows, audience engagement, and the emotional connection between fans and artists. The discussion also touches on the challenges of being a solo artist and the unique dynamics of performing with a band versus alone. We dive deep on Springsteen, social media, and so much more. Personal favorites and the significance of community in the music industry are highlighted, culminating in a light-hearted discussion about their personal Mount Rushmore of emo bands. Go check out Mary Don't Care wherever you get your music. ⁨@mary.dont.careee⁩  Follow us on other platforms:X: @emokidsanonpodIG: @emokidsanonymousTikTok:  @emokidsanonymousSubscribe to  ⁨@EmoKidsAnonymousPodcast⁩  Emo Kids Anonymous is Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon.Emo Kids Anonymous is a proud part of Never A Phase Network. Please follow and subscribe to stay up to date!  ⁨@NeverAPhaseNetwork⁩  www.neveraphasenetwork.com