Into the Cave

Fynn Gillions of Take Breath joins me to talk about turning emotion into art. We dive into their song “Writhe” , the short story that inspired it, and how “Canvas” captures the highs and lows of being an artist. Fynn opens up about burnout, self-doubt, and learning to fall back in love with music again. Follow Take Breath on IG: @takebreathx Follow Into the Cave on IG: @intothecavepod

⚠️ 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. Follow Chasing Dreams on IG: @chasing_dreams...

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. Follow Blackout Problems...

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 Mov...

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 wome...

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 an...

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 lif...

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 sessi...

🎙 “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...

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...

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 chan...

“Don’t paint me black when I used to be golden,” sings Parker Cannon of The Story So Far in Clairvoyant. Why do we sometimes rewrite our past relationships, turning once-beloved people into distant, even negative, memories? In this episode, I explore this emotional shift. Why it happens, whether it’s healthy, and how we can move forward. From personal experiences to universal feelings of nostalgia...

"Question everything, including your own beliefs, and especially your own beliefs about yourself." That’s what Enter Shikari sing in Jailbreak, and that’s exactly what we’re exploring in this episode. We all get stuck in narratives about who we are: what we’re capable of, what we deserve, what we’ll never be good at. But what if those beliefs are just a prison we’ve built for ourselves?...

What keeps you going when things feel uncertain? In this episode, we dive into the many ways hope manifests in our lives. Through music, faith, signs from the universe, and even small superstitions. Inspired by The Devil Wears Prada’s lyrics, we explore how hope can push us forward, help us heal, and sometimes, even surprise us. Whether you’re into psychology, music, or just need a little optimism...

Losing a pet is losing a piece of your heart. In this episode, we explore the deep bond we share with our pets, the grief that comes with their loss, and the love that never fades. Opening the conversation with lyrics from Thornill's Lily & the Moon.

TW: trauma, SA In this episode, Mara, vocalist of Hamburg's hardcore band Glower, shares the inspiration behind two of their intense songs. The first track, Illusions, explores the struggles of being a FLINTA* person in a world full of expectations, where we often feel like being too much and not enough at the same time. We discuss self-acceptance, beauty and identity within the FLINTA* commun...

"How does it feel to be what you’ve become, what you said you would never be?" Big question, right? In this episode, we’re diving into How Does It Feel? by Citizen and unpacking what it really means to grow up, especially when we end up becoming things we swore we never would. From dad jokes to life choices, from small habits to deep-rooted traits we inherited from our parents… let’s tal...

"Take me back to older days ‘cause I'm afraid I’ll never be the same." Ever find yourself longing for the past, whether it’s childhood, teenage adventures, or just a time when life felt easier? In this episode, we dive into the bittersweet feeling of nostalgia, why we miss our old selves, and how it can keep us from enjoying the present. Are we remembering things as they really were, or just the g...

Searching for purpose can feel like an emotional rollercoaster: exciting, overwhelming, and sometimes even a little... desperate. In this episode, we dive deep into the complexities of finding and staying true to your purpose in a world that doesn’t always align with your values. From the pressures of society and capitalism to the challenges of balancing passion with practicality, we explore it al...

"Our heroes aren’t what they used to be." Those lyrics from Comeback Kid’s False Idols Fall set the tone for this episode as we dive into what happens when the people we admire, be they artists, athletes, mentors, or public figures, fall short of our expectations. Can we separate the art from the artist? Should we? (Spoiler: I have strong feelings about that.) Join me as we explore the complex emo...

"This is the new year, and I don’t feel any different." Inspired by The New Year by Death Cab for Cutie, this episode explores the delicate balance of setting resolutions without letting them weigh us down. It’s not about being perfect, it’s about finding joy in the process, being more open with ourselves and others, and focusing on what truly matters. Through personal reflections, I share my hope...

Body image struggles don’t take a holiday, especially during Christmas. In this episode, we dive into the raw and sometimes overwhelming feelings we have about our bodies, inspired by the brutally honest lyrics of Panucci’s Pizza’s “Aesthetic? More Like Ass Pathetic.” Why is it so hard to see ourselves clearly? How does the patriarchy and social pressure shape the way we look at our bodies, regard...

Do you overanalyze your emotions instead of truly feeling them? In this episode, inspired by the lyrics from Movements' Protection "There's a solace in introspection, 'cause living in my mind is easier", we dive deep into the mind of an overthinker. From the comforting illusion of "solving" emotions through analysis to the unexpected cost of bottling up both the good and the bad, we uncover the tr...

"I can’t wait not to go home," as we can hear in hey, nothing's song Main. Home isn’t always where the heart is. Or at least, not anymore. In this episode, we dive deep into the shifting concept of home, the emotional weight of family gatherings, and the guilt of living far away. As Christmas approaches, many of us are grappling with the bittersweet realities of returning to places and people that...

“ So scared that you don’t want me here ”, a line from Hot Mulligan’s song “How Do You Know It’s Not Armadillo Shell,” speaks to a feeling so many of us know: social anxiety and the fear of not belonging. Whether it’s overthinking at a party, worrying about saying the wrong thing, or replaying awkward moments in your head, you’re not alone in these struggles. In this episode, we explore the highs...