NostalgicEmoDads

Say-OH-sin? SAY-o-sin? SAOW-sen? Say-ocean? However you pronounce the name, the band Saosin has left an indelible mark in the emo community. Definitely leaning more into the post-hardcore realm, but remaining very melodic amongst the hard hitting drums and riffy guitars, we talk about the band's splash into the scene with Translating the Name, their iconic follow-up (lovingly referred to as "The B...

We are joined by our first Midwestern Emo guest! Colin Cross grew up in the musical hotbed of Muncie, Indiana, and chats with us about his growth as a musician in the synth-forward pop-punk band Dreams of University. We talk about the influence of bands like Fall Out Boy and Motion City Soundtrack, what it was like writing and recording songs in the 2000s, the importance of MySpace for networking,...

Have you ever played that game in your head, the one where you curate your own rock band comprised of your favorite musicians? Well, we sat down and did just that. We picked some absolute legends of the scene, some obscure niche ones (looking at you, Jake), and, of course, we had to name our bands and make logos for them. It's an All-American episode. Happy 4th. If you want to see the band log...

Heralding in the newer wave of emo, one that returns to its grunge roots, is Balance and Composure. Raw, aggressive, and drone-y are just some of the words we use to describe this band and their discography. Let's go! We're on instagram! @NostalgicEmoDads

Brandon Hambright was a staple in the Richmond emo scene since its earliest inception. He also had a camera. Growing up as a fan of music, he caught the bug for live performances in the DIY/emo/underground scene and decided he should start documenting it. What followed were several years attending shows big and small and capturing the growth and vibrant energy of the Richmond scene. We talk about...

The second part of our incredible conversation with frontman extraordinaire Brandon Roundtree of Conditions. We talk about their full-lengths "Fluorescent Youth" and "Full Of War," the taxing toll of tour life, closing out with some powerful "farewell" songs, and what follows after the band finished. We also talk about their ridiculous, over-the-top, extremely hilario...

One of the heroes of the Richmond emo scene has to be Conditions. They were gentlemen, they wrote great songs, they were fiercely independent, and they loved their city. We talk with frontman Brandon Roundtree about finding his voice in the early days with post-hardcore outfit Forever In A Day, then screaming in Scarlet, then ultimately transitioning into the powerhouse vocalist of Conditions. We...

There are a lot of beloved bands from the Richmond scene, but Race The Sun is right up near the top. They seamlessly crafted a sound that was aggressive and catchy, raw and bursting with energy; almost a perfect guidepost merging the sound of Richmond past with the sound of its future. For Week 4 of our Richmond Series, we catch up with Daniel Long, the frontman for Race The Sun, and discuss his r...

Richmond Series part 3! We had the wonderful opportunity to talk with Gregg Peterson of SO many cool Richmond bands, beginning with his introduction to the scene through his older brother, his first band (shout out xREDLETTERROMANCEx) up to his current band, what it was like playing shows as the youngest member in every band, and a lot about Shy, Low's music - their album The Snake Behind The...

The follow-up! We really wanted to highlight some special things about Chris recording bands in our scene, memories he had of recording OUR band(s), what it was like to record strangers in his apartment, and the legacy he left for bands with quality recordings. Stick to the end for a surprise! Follow us in Instagram! @NostalgicEmoDads

Round 2 of our Richmond Series is a conversation with our longtime friend Chris Baldwin! Chris recorded our metalcore band Of Accordance, as well as at least 40 other bands in the late 2000s in Richmond, but he's also an incredible musician in his own right! For this episode, we talk to Chris about his time in the band Girls Get All The Action, their origin story, what led them to play electro...

Our first guest in the Richmond Series highlighting the Emo scene in Richmond, Virginia during the 2000s is... Drew Vanlandingham! Drew fronted the beloved emo act A Suffocating Signal, and we dive into the origin story, songwriting, playing vulnerable songs in a hardcore city, and what other bands in that time period made the scene so special. He is currently playing guitar in the hardcore band C...

What a great convo! Matt not only listened to our podcast on his band Emery, but he reached out and said he wanted to react and respond to it! So we did just that! We talk about the litmus test for making a good song, his guitar playing style, arranging and producing Emery songs, busting some myths and spreading some truth about the Emery discography, and so much more! Let's go! We Instagram i...

Cute Is What We Aim For - a band name that rolls off the tongue of scene emo kids, but for those outside the scene, it's quite a name. This week we discuss the very limited discography of this seemingly "flash-in-the-pan" band, what makes them still worth listening to (or not?), and, as always, Jake's hot takes. We're on Instagram if you do too! Give us a follow: @NostalgicEmoDads

Emery is a band that has always been MASSIVELY creative musically. There is so much talent in this group. At some points, it seems to get the better of them (according to Jake and Derek), but overall there is usually always so much to listen for and enjoy with Emery's discography. Join us as we travel through it all, starting with The Weak's End (Happy 20th Birthday!) to Rub Some Dirt On It, and a...

Attention! Attention! So LiStEn Up! This week is all about the discography of The Academy Is...a band with a really signature and special sound. Some may say refined? Reined in? Simple? Poppy? Either way, there are some special records and special songs by this band, and we get all into it. Follow us on Instagram for emo memes and videos of our episodes! @NostalgicEmoDads

Robby Reider is such a compelling character from the Deleware/Maryland/DC/Northern Virginia (aka DMV) scene. And he is the absolute biggest fan of it. He's made it his personal mission to capture the era through his enterprise Bob Records, check it out on Bandcamp! (www.bobrecords.bandcamp.com) He played bass in the incredible band The Spotlight, and shares stories about the band's history...

Emarosa. A band with a TON of history, and maybe controversy? This band has gone through so many different versions and eras, spanning genres but still remaining firmly in the "underground" scene. Jake's number one album of 2023 was "Sting" by Emarosa. He wanted to talk about them. Let's go! Follow us on Instagram! @NostalgicEmoDads

Our most divisive episode yet! The fellas dive back through the discography of emo mainstays/founders Taking Back Sunday. They released their latest album just months ago, called "152," and you should check it out! We share our opinions on it, as well as every other TBS release. Let's go! Follow us on Instagram! @NostalgicEmoDads

One of the greatest underrated/unknown bands from the scene has to be the legendary Between The Trees. We sit for a lovely chat with Ryan Kirkland, the frontman/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist to cover the origins of the band, what the emo scene was like, how impactful his music has been on us over the years, what he's up to now (in music and outside of music), and of course, who his favorite...

Is From First To Last *the* defining emo band? We discuss how their image matched the intensity and emotion of their music, and how that image found its way into Hot Topics (and Myspace profiles) throughout the country. The history of the varied lead singers, how some albums do not hold up, and which album Jake picks as his favorite all get covered in this episode. Let's go! Follow us on Instagram...

Mayday Parade is one of the most consistent bands from the "emo" scene. We dive back through their catalogue, talk about the albums that hit and the ones that missed, the history of the band and our own personal growth during those years, and learn why Jake doesn't think "Anywhere But Here" is that bad. We love Mayday Parade. Follow us on Instagram! @NostalgicEmoDads

Let's go! Derek, Jake, and Andrew are three friends, dads, musicians, and possibly nostalgists, who are excited to bring you a new podcast diving back into the discographies of important "emo" bands from the 2000s. We'll share our opinions and memories of bands, albums, and songs in particular; we'll talk with bands and important figures from the era to get their take on what was so special in tha...