CD Burners

On this episode of CD Burners, we're digging into Dookie by Green Day with special guest Ryan Savitski of One Step Closer. We talk about how this record got Green Day banned from their own scene, why it became the blueprint for pop punk, and what it meant for every kid who just wanted to start a band. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of CD Burners, we’re throwing it back to one of the most influential emo records ever, Through Being Cool by Saves the Day. Special guest, Andrew Hurley of Fall Out Boy, joins us as we dig into the emotional chaos, pop punk grit, and sneaky hardcore roots that made this album a generational blueprint. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this bonus episode of CD Burners, the guys are listening to your voicemails! Got something to say? We wanna hear it! Call 323-310-2731. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving headfirst into Paramore’s Brand New Eyes with special guest Morgan Pope. This is the record that almost tore the band apart — but also helped redefine them. We get into the heartbreak behind the lyrics, the tension in the studio, and why this album still hits like a breakup text you never saw coming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

On this episode of CD Burners, we're breaking down Deja Entendu by Brand New with special guest, GHOST's CEO and Founder, Dan Lourenco. This is the album that made emo feel deeper, darker, and way more grown up. We get into Jesse Lacey's cryptic lyrics, the band's left turn from pop punk, and how this record quietly shaped a generation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into Hot Fuss by The Killers, the debut album that gave us eyeliner disco, the murder trilogy, and one of the most enduring songs in internet history. Special guest, CARR joins us on the pod as we get into how Brandon Flowers tricked the world into thinking he was British, why Mr. Brightside still goes harder than it should, and how this record turned pu...

On this episode of CD Burners, we’re cracking open Slipknot’s unhinged debut album that turned nine masked maniacs into metal legends with special guest, Cam George. From haunted house samples to broken keg hits, we dive into how this record became a chaotic masterpiece. We’re talking blast beats, lawsuits, and the absolute madness it took to make screaming a mainstream thing. This album didn’t ju...

On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into So Tonight That I Might See by Mazzy Star with special guest, Blackcraft Cult's, Bobby Schubenski. We get into how this record made sadness feel cinematic, why Hope Sandoval’s voice still hits like a ghost, and how these songs quietly rewired indie music for decades. It's hypnotic, iconic, and still completely untouchable. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

On this episode of CD Burners, we're digging into In Motion by Copeland, the shimmering, heartbreaking record that somehow flew under the radar. With special guest Kyle Patrick from The Click Five, we get into how this album blended beauty and tension, why it hit so hard for emo kids trying to grow up, and what made Copeland stand out in a sea of loud bands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into the debut album that made teen angst sound cinematic, the self titled album by The 1975. We get into the chaos, the hooks, the weird interludes, and how this record made it cool to be messy with special guest, Mod Sun. Whether you were blasting “Robbers” or just confused by the hype, this album left a mark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

On this episode of CD Burners, we're talking about one of the most important underground albums of the 2010s, Floral Green by Title Fight, with special guest Patrick Miranda from Movements. We get into how this record cracked emo wide open, why it still sounds fresh over a decade later, and the way it helped bridge the gap between hardcore and shoegaze. Patrick shares what this album meant to him...

On this episode of CD Burners, we're breaking down Let Go by Avril Lavigne with special guest Luna Shadows. We talk about how “Complicated,” “Sk8er Boi,” and “I’m With You” turned Avril into a global icon, why her songwriting hit harder than people gave her credit for, and how Let Go helped redefine what pop punk could sound like. Luna shares how this record shaped her as an artist, and why it sti...

On this episode of CD Burners, we're diving into Everything in Transit by Jack’s Mannequin with special guest, Erin Gilfoy. We get into Andrew McMahon lore, the piano-pop perfection of “Dark Blue,” and why this album still hits like a sunburned breakup. From major label chaos to MySpace memories, this is a deep dive into one of the most beloved emo-adjacent records of the 2000s. Hosted on Acast. S...

On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into Dude Ranch by Blink-182, the album that nearly tore them apart before it made them legends. With special guest, Shane Told from Silverstein, we get into the van breakdowns, label drama, and raw energy that defined this era. From the chaos of “Dammit” to the behind-the-scenes tension, this is Blink before the fame, filters, and Travis Barker. Hosted...

On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into Dog Problems by The Format with special guest Brian Logan Dales from The Summer Set. We get into how this cult classic became a breakup album with the music industry, why it still resonates with fans nearly 20 years later, and how it laid the groundwork for the rise of fun. We talk about the theatrical ambition behind every track and why this might...

On this episode of CD Burners, we’re unpacking Blurryface by Twenty One Pilots, the breakout album that made them impossible to ignore. Special guest, Zak Dossi of People R Ugly joins us to dig into how this record broke every genre rule in the book, from screamo to ukulele pop, and still managed to top the charts. From the lore of Blurryface himself to the cult-like fanbase it built, we’re diving...

On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into The Papercut Chronicles by Gym Class Heroes, the raw debut that made them a MySpace-era phenomenon. Special guest, Gym Class Heroes' very own, Travie McCoy joins us to unpack how this DIY record flipped emo, rap, and pop on their heads and turned a band of weird kids into unexpected stars. We get into the leap from local shows to MTV, the legacy of...

On this episode of CD Burners, we're diving into Pinkerton by Weezer with special guest, DE'WAYNE. The album nearly ended Weezer’s career and somehow became a cult classic. We get into the chaos around its release, the backlash, and how it grew into a blueprint for emo vulnerability. DE'WAYNE shares what the record meant to him coming up and why it still hits so hard today. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into the ukulele-core emo explosion that was The Yippee EP by Never Shout Never. Special guest, Noelle Sucks, joins us as we unpack how Christopher Drew became a MySpace icon, why this EP was the blueprint for 2010s softboy energy, and how one teenager from Missouri accidentally built an empire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

On this episode of CD Burners, we’re talking about the record that crash-landed into punk and changed everything, Joyce Manor’s self-titled debut with special guest, Vinny Morales of Grave Secrets. We break down how a 13-minute album became a modern classic, why it felt like a slap in the face (in the best way), and what made it resonate so hard with DIY kids everywhere. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

On this episode of CD Burners, we're unpacking the chaotic and genre-defying record, What It Is To Burn by Finch with special guest, Katie Maloney from Vanderpump Rules and Disrespectfully. We talk about why this album still hits 20 years later, how it confused the scene in the best way, and why Drive-Thru Records was the most unhinged label in the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

On this episode of CD Burners, the guys unpack the raw magic of The Room’s Too Cold by The Early November with special guest, The Early November's very own, Ace Enders. From the bold choice to start with “Ever So Sweet” to the unpolished, heartfelt production, we dive into how this record captured a moment when emo was at its most real and why it still crushes 20 years later. Hosted on Acast. See...

On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into Toxicity by System of a Down with Meredith Hurley from the Millionaires + Emo Nite. We break down the chaos behind the Hollywood sign-inspired album art, the riot that erupted at their release show, and how Chop Suey became a generational anthem. Meredith shares how this record pulled her into heavy music, why its mix of politics, weirdness, and hoo...

On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are breaking down one of the most iconic pop punk albums of the 2000s, All Killer No Filler by Sum 41, with DJ legend, Kayzo. We dive into the chaos behind “Fat Lip,” the metal riffs hiding in plain sight, and how this album helped turn pop punk into a global phenomenon. Kayzo shares how discovering Sum 41 as a kid shaped his sound, what made this era so exp...

On this episode of CD Burners, the guys are diving into From Here to Infirmary by Alkaline Trio with the band’s own Dan Andriano. He takes us inside the chaotic era that saw the band jump to a major label, clean up their sound, and face down the backlash. We get into the pressure of writing bigger songs, the weirdest moments behind the scenes, and how this album became one of their most divisive a...