Emo Homies

TAKE ME BACK TO WARPED TOUR II is almost here, and for this episode, Amber sits down with Betty, the front woman of Gold Steps. They talk about how excited they are for the show, for Gold Steps to headline, and reminisce on the magic of Warped Tour.    Reminders tickets for TMBTWT are on sale at Falcon Bowl's website and will be available at the door. Hope to see you there!

BONUS EPISODE! Amber wanted to sit down with all of the artists performing on the TAKE ME BACK TO WARPED TOUR bill so you all get an extra episode this month. Amber and Lake sit down and share their excitement for TMBTWT and dive more into Lake's artistry specifically his brand new album that came out 6/3/25. 

TAKE ME BACK TO WARPED is right around the corner! Amber continues sitting down with all of the artists on the bill, and today she interviews Callback. Callback is the first band outside of Milwaukee of the Take Me Back to Warped Tour bill, and we are so excited for you all to see them on June 13th, and this episode will help give you some insight on who they are before the show!

We are less than one month away from the second TAKE ME BACK TO WARPED TOUR! Amber sits down with OurVanity to talk about the show and give people some background on their sound and their story. Definitely an interview you won't want to miss! Reminder- Tickets to TMBTWT can be purchased on Falcon Bowl's website. 

Amber sits down with the band, SHOOBIE to discuss their upcoming performance at Down on Downer's battle of the bands. The band shares their thoughts on the opportunity to battle Chapped Lips & Diet Lite along with providing insights on their musical journeys and tastes. 

Did someone say Battle of the Bands? That's right! Down on Downer is putting together their first Battle of the Bands to take place on May 16, 2025 at Radio Milwaukee ft. Chapped Lips, Shoobie, and Diet Lite. Amber sits down with Chapped Lips to discuss the upcoming Battle of the Bands show along with some of their history as a band.

The No License Tour stop in Milwaukee was legendary! Amber and her new homie, Lake sit down and do a recap of the concert and their thoughts on the performances of Honest Av, Damien Styles, and Z. Also, they talk about Lake's newest project and what's ahead for him. 

Amber sits down with local Milwaukee artist, Micah Emrich discussing his latest release, "ICU", his creative process, and what fuels his sound. This conversation is full of Micah's insight on what it takes to make authentic and heartfelt music, and of course some emo vibes too!

Amber chats with Jake and Luke of Star Student, a midwest based emo band. They reminisce about some deep dive memories from their youth as well as their Warped Tour experiences. Also, they talk about how music has shaped their experiences and how it's an integral part of their lives.  If you’re into behind-the-scenes music talk, scene nostalgia, and unfiltered band stories, this episode is for you...

Amber sits down with indie pop artist Rauly from Fullerton, California, and they discuss his creative journey, his approach to music-making, and the experiences that have shaped his sound. Tune in for their conversation filled with stories, music industry insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at his artistic process. Also... is Amber going to Warped? Listen to find out!

Amber sits down with Zack, the lead singer of one of her favorite bands, When the Sun Sets. They talk about touring, writing processes, Warped tour, advocating for mental health and of course, Dunker and the Donut crew. This is an episode you won't want to miss!

Amber sits down with local Milwaukee band, BRONCO to discuss releasing their debut album, touring, and how their different influences come together to create their unique sound. 

Amber talks about what she's excited for in 2025 and goes over her 2024 Spotify wrapped!

Merry Christmas! Amber and her friend, Carolyn sit down and talk about their experience seeing 102.1's Big Snow Show with the All American Rejects. They also get into the holiday spirit and talk about some of their Christmas favorites. 

Amber does another interview- this time with Bryan and Codie from Mighty Vices. Throughout the interview, there is lots of laughter, discussion of core Warped Tour memories, and our first concerts. One thing is for sure, this interview will always be a core memory for Amber, and she can't wait for you to listen!

Amber sits down with local pop punk artist, Aidan Valentine, and their conversation covers his new music, what it's like being a musician while simultaneously being a content creator, and even their favorite movies. Amber also shares her experience seeing When the Sun Sets at their Milwaukee stop. 

Autumn is such a busy season, especially for a music lover! After a brief time away, the girls are back with some updates on concert adventures (particularly The Rave headliners Underoath, Sleeping With Sirens, and Neck Deep). Predictions for Warped Tour 2025 continue, as well as the buzz of excitement about finally getting to see Chicago band When the Sun Sets perform with some of Amber and Emily...

Interview Time! Amber sits down with Ben Moyle, venue manger for the Milwaukee DIY venue, Down On Downer, and they talk all things regarding the venue and putting on DIY shows. 

At this point it’s no secret, whispers of Warped Tour 2025 are everywhere you turn. Amber and Emily have been wishing for this miracle forever and remain cautiously optimistic while deliberating over what the resurgence of this festival could bring. But with excitement comes the worries, starting with the likely involvement of Live Nation and Ticketmaster. The girls discuss a recently viewed docum...

One year on the books! Emily and Amber celebrate their first year of being your Emo Homies by reminiscing on their favorite moments, highlights, and hopes for the future. They conclude that being emo isn't something that's a trend, but it's something you feel in your heart. As summer comes to a close, Emily and Amber look forward to album releases and cozy local shows. 

Attention pop punk fans! Amber and Emily got an awesome opportunity to interview local pop punk artist Hayden of the band HAYDEN.  This interview is jam packed with stories from Hayden’s musical beginnings, to his time working with members from All Time Low, to his recently released EP and more! **Also, we apologize for some sound difficulties/distortion at certain parts.**

Indie crowds are soooo different than emo crowds! The girls cover seeing The Band Camino, where being an emo kid in an indie crowd feels like a fish out of water, Sad Summer Fest feeling like a mini Warped Tour, and All Time Low celebrating their 20th anniversary with an intimate requests only show. 

Amber and Emily interview journalist Allen Halas, who recently experienced going viral for using AI technology to produce a pop punk song. Allen talks to the girls about his experience with getting the inside scoop on all things concerts and music events and his company Breaking and Entering, which focuses on covering Milwaukee music news.  The group also tosses around their thoughts on the future...

The girls recap their second half of Summerfest 2024 experiences including their jam packed day on Fourth of July. They also highlight some things that they’re excited for coming up including Sad Summerfest and recently announced fall shows.

The adventures of Amber and Emily continue with festival season kicking off, starting with the inaugural Take Me Back to Warped Tour! In other news, guess who got some tea firsthand from Beauty School Dropout?? Tune in to hear all the details of Summerfest opening day and the full breakdown of Not Just A Phase Fest.