⚠️ Trigger Warning: SA, trauma.

Kim, vocalist of post-hardcore band Chasing Dreams, opens up about turning pain into power. From struggling with self-worth to healing after abuse, she shares her story with honesty and strength. We also talk about confidence, body image, and how music helps reclaim your voice. A deeply moving and empowering conversation.

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Mario Radetzky of Blackout Problems joins me to talk about friendship, authenticity, and the power of speaking up.

We dive into the stories behind Talk to Me and Germany, Germany, touching on emotional struggles, political awareness, and finding meaning through music.

A raw and honest conversation about what it really means to stay true to yourself, both on and off stage.

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This week I sit down with Clément Vauchelle, vocalist of the French post-hardcore band Aurore. We talked about their song “Kill Him”, how it went from a scrapped punk track to one of their most emotional and hopeful songs, and how boredom and anxiety shaped the lyrics. Clément opened up about mental health, isolation, and his own connection and the ones he created with music.

We also dove into Movements’ “Daylily”, the idea of finding hope in music, and why lyrics have the power to resonate so deeply.

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I sit down with Courtney Levitt of Love Rarely for a heartfelt conversation about music, growth, and healing. We dive into the emotional depth of her songwriting, exploring themes of loss, acceptance, and resilience. Courtney opens up about navigating relationships, setting healthy boundaries, and how childhood experiences shape who we become. We also talk about the evolving representation of women in music and what’s ahead for Love Rarely.

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In this episode, Ian Mann, vocalist of newshapes, joins me to talk about their song Sick of Breathing, born from the frustration of writer’s block and wrapped in upbeat music that contrasts its heavy themes. He also opens up about their brand-new single Forget, a track that marks the beginning of a new chapter for the band.

We dive into newshapes’ influences, the balance between polished sound and raw honesty, and the ongoing search for authenticity in today’s music scene.

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In this episode I sit down with Jordan Dreyer of La Dispute to talk about two lines of lyrics that mean a lot to him. One comes from Gastr del Sol and their song Blues Subtitles No Sense Of Wonder, a track that says so little yet feels so big. The other is from La Dispute’s own Self-Portrait Backwards, off their new record No One Was Driving The Car, where fragments of memory and moments of life turn into an art exhibition.

We talk about what it means to express yourself through lyrics, about avoiding in life but opening up in art, and about the strange weight that creating something carries. It’s a conversation about songs, but also about the things that stay with you long after they’ve been written.

La Dispute's new record No One Was Driving The Car is out now.

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Munich-based duo UMME BLOCK, Klara and Leoni, take us deep into the nocturnal world of their latest album NÄCHTE.

With the lines “wo es leuchtet fallen Schatten, kein Schatten ohne Licht” and “each day a wave, each night a stone”, they share how darkness and light intertwine in their music and in the way they created it, mostly at night, mostly on their own. Tune in for stories of midnight sessions, DIY empowerment, and to hear about UMME BLOCK's journey, from the beginning.

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🎙 “Hope you’ll remind me of a reason to stay, do you still watch me from far away?”

In this episode, Eva from the emo/pop punk band Never Yours reflects on a deeply personal lyric from her song Spark, opening up about navigating mental health, connection, and how she found ways to process complex emotions and feel less alone.

We also dive into Neck Deep’s The Grand Delusion, “Claustrophobic in my own skin”, and talk about the journey from self-doubt to self-acceptance, the impact of therapy, and the strength it takes to grow into yourself.

A vulnerable and empowering conversation about healing, identity, and the grounding power of music.

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Jonjo, guitarist of LASTELLE, joins me to talk about two lyrics that capture the emotional core of his writing. We start with a line from La Dispute’s Woman (Reading) that evokes his fascination with abandoned places and the echoes of lives once lived. Then we dive into Tired Eyes, a LASTELLE song shaped by longing, grief in all its forms, and escape. We talk about writing as a way to communicate feelings, the band’s creative process and how influences shape the emotional landscapes of their music.

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Violence, climate disasters, political turmoil. Every day, the news makes it feel like the world is spiraling out of control. But is it really getting worse, or are we just more aware of everything happening? In this episode, we dive into the anxieties of living in today’s world, the impact of fear on our decisions, and whether it’s still possible to hold onto hope. Has the state of the world changed the way you see the future? Has it influenced your desire to have a family? Let’s talk about it with the help of lyrics from The Wonder Years.