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💬 Show Notes

EPISODE 28 unleashes the intimate echoes and intricate layers of Year Twins, the Columbus-based trio that's redefining the emo soundscape.

Today, we're venturing into the heart of Ohio's music scene with Year Twins, where the lines between Midwest emo and East Coast influences blur into a unique sonic blend. We're diving deep into their journey from a crowded one-bedroom apartment to the release of their ambitious twelve-track album, "Perfect Forever, Forever Perfect."

Listeners, prepare for an exploration into Year Twins' evolution. From their wavzy beginnings to the complex melodies that now define their sound, we discuss the band's commitment to pushing boundaries and the undeniable chemistry that fuels their creativity.

Year Twins open up about their songwriting process, revealing how themes of time, regret, and the struggle to face reality have woven themselves into their latest work. They reflect on the collective anxiety of a post-pandemic world and how it subtly permeates their music, resonating with listeners navigating the tumultuous waters of their late twenties.

We also peek behind the curtains at the band's day-to-day life, from delivering pizza to accounting, and how they balance the mundanity of day jobs with the electric charge of musical passion. Discover how friendship and shared history make the challenges of band life seem like a walk in the park for these three friends.

As we gear up to debut their latest single, "Turn Into Dracula," get ready for a track that captures the essence of Year Twins' growth—a haunting reflection of escapism and the desire to emerge from life's shadows.

So, if you're ready to immerse yourself in the story of a band that's as much about kinship as it is about complex chords and raw emotion, hit play and join us. This episode is a celebration of the relentless pursuit of artistic expression and the bonds that make music-making an adventure.

Here's the track that's set to haunt and inspire. Tune in:

[Turn Into Dracula – Year Twins]

Remember, whether you're crunching numbers by day or conjuring musical magic by night, it's the shared journey that forges the anthems of our lives.

Don't miss this episode and join us as we delve into the world of Year Twins, where every lyric is a page from the diary of life and every harmony is a thread in the tapestry of DIY music!

Show notes penned by your favorite weaver of musical tales at Five At The Door.

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(00:00) Introducing Year Twins from Columbus
(01:30) Defining Midwest emo and their unique sound
(03:45) The band's origin and growth
(05:50) Year Twins' approach to songwriting and themes
(08:10) Day jobs and the balance with band life
(10:35) The dynamic of friendship within the band
(12:50) The impact of the pandemic on their music
(15:20) The process of mixing and mastering their own music
(18:30) The new single "Turn Into Dracula" and its inspiration
(21:00) [Turn Into Dracula – Year Twins] plays

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📋 Episode Chapters

(00:00) Would you guys consider yourself Midwest emojis
(00:53) So tell me about your twins. Let's, uh, kind of walk through how y'all started
(02:42) Ian and Cody have been friends since high school. I've known Cody since I was 14
(05:14) Did you all take band in high school? Yeah, for sure
(09:36) There's a world of haters of pressing. There's, like, a hate
(09:49) Now you guys got, uh, approached by. When did you. Do you remember? It was post-single
(12:09) What do y'all do for your day jobs
(13:13) All right, cool. I will say that that is one extent. And we're lucky also to be able to work from home most days out
(13:48) The friction point with being in a DIY band is going from one life to the other
(15:17) How do you guys balance money and practice together? How important is rehearsal
(19:27) You guys are going 100% into LP two with new song
(23:36) Quick question. When is this song going to be out
(24:04) Tell me about this song, about inspirations. What were you listening to
(29:08) Some of the new songs on the new album touch on feeling trapped
(30:30) Treecko spent two years mixing their first album
(34:59) Matt: Thank you guys so much for hopping on. Um, this song is out in a couple weeks

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