Beers With Bands

On this episode I sit down with You Have Beautiful Eyes, a pop punk/emo band from Columbus, OH. We talk about how they formed and their debut EP "Classic". We also talk Brazil, Shakira, and emo anthems. Be sure to follow You Have Beautiful Eyes and check out "Classic"!!! This episode features the songs "Broken Glasses (Shroom Song)" and "The New National Anthem&q...

On this episode I sit down with Onion, an indie band from Chicago. We talk about the transition from family jam sessions to becoming a band. We then dive into their debut EP "In The Ground". Before we end we talk about a few prime onions. Be sure to follow Onion and check out "In The Ground"!!! This episode features the songs "Drowning" and "Burning It Down"...

On this episode I sit down with Wise Disguise, an emo band from St. Louis. We talk about some early years of the band before jumping into their sophomore EP "Trying To Leave". We also talk about what makes this era of Wise Disguise so special. Be sure to follow Wise Disguise and check out "Trying To Leave"!!! This episode features the songs "Gold Bones" and "Band...

On this episode I sit down with tenmonthsummer, an emo band from Chicago. We talk about being on the "Chicago Handshakes" split before diving into their sophomore EP "Your Name Is My Ocean". Before we end we talk about their upcoming Bummer Summer Fest 3 and the importance of a certain movie. Be sure to follow tenmonthsummer and check out "Your Name Is My Ocean"!!! Th...

On this episode I welcome back Endswell, an emo band from Madison, WI. We catch up a bit before talking about their new single '"Frame Your Face". Before we end we hint at what's to come and talk about some unreleased items. Be sure to follow Endswell and check out "Frame Your Face"!!! This episode features the song "Frame Your Face". You can find Endswell at...

On this episode I sit down with Safeguard, a pop punk band from Leeds, UK. We talk about their return in 2025 after their 6 year hiatus. We then dive into their latest singles "You Will Reappear" and "Out of Mind". Before we end we talk about their June tour and what we can hope to see in the future. Be sure to follow Safeguard and check out "Out of Mind"!!! This epis...

On this episode I sit down with Palette Knife, an emo band from Columbus, OH. We talk about what they have been up to the past few years before we dive into their latest LP "Keyframe". Before we end we talk about the music video for "Sleep Paralysis" and their album release show at Ace Of Cups. Be sure to follow Palette Knife and check out "Keyframe"!!! This episode f...

On this episode I sit down with subtitles., an emo/alt rock band from Arizona/France. We talk about how the two of them came together before diving into their debut album "Subtitles. On.". Before we end we talk about the scene in France and the future of the band. Be sure to follow Subtitles. and check out "Subtitles. On."!!! This episode features the songs "Subtitles. On....

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 song...

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 M...

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 Hopi...

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 Overwhel...

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, Y...

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...

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 &...

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 "Diversio...

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 N...

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 t...

On this episode I sit down with Lian aka Tiger Really, a folky emo band from Vancouver. We talk about their singles "Some Kind of Necromancer" and "Death Spiral" and how they are leading up to the new album "Mayfly Daydream". We also talk about their first UK tour which is upcoming. Be sure to follow Tiger Really and check out Mayfly Daydream"!!! This episode fea...

On this episode I sit down with Levan, an alt rock band from Utah and New York. We start out talking about how they came together despite being states away. We then dive into their debut EP "Syntax" while also touching on early singles. Be sure to follow Levan and check out "Syntax"!!! This episode features the songs "Porcelain Rock" and "Potassium". You can...

On this episode I sit down with Marcy's Letter, an emo band from Phoenix, Arizona. We talk about how they formed and their debut single "Shirley Temple". We then jump into their debut EP "So Closely Intertwined". Before we end we talk about their local scene and how they hope to keep it growing. Be sure to follow Marcy's Letter and check out "So Closely Intertwined...

On this episode I sit down with Charolette aka Ciemme (pronounced CM), a singer/songwriter from Minneapolis. We talk about how they started out and Minneapolis scene. We also talk about their EP "Finest Error". Before we end we talk about what 2026 may hold. Be sure to follow Ciemme and check out "Finest Error"!!! You can find Ciemme at the following links: Instagram: https://w...

On this episode I sit down with Daniel from Great Wide Nothing, a prog-punk band from Atlanta. We talk about their album "A Shout Into The Void" and their time in the Atlanta scene. Be sure to follow Great Wide Nothing and check out "A Shout Into The Void"!!! This episode features the songs "Rules of Engagement" and "One Thousand Eyes" from the album A Shout...

On this episode I welcome back Red Sun, an emo band from Oklahoma City. We catch up a bit before we dive into their debut album "At Their Very Best". We also talk about bringing back some original Red Sun songs and what the current Emo Scene means to us. Be sure to follow Red Sun and be sure to check out "At Their Very Best"!!! This episode features the songs "Ruff Ryders&...

On this episode I sit down with Diet Lite, a rock and roll band from Milwaukee, WI. We talk about their new album "Double Wide Yukon", and the changes they have made since their last album. We also talk about a surprise on the vinyl. Be sure to follow Diet Lite and be sure to check out "Double Wide Yukon"!!! This episode features the songs "I Know" and "It's...