The Emo Social Club Podcast

It's almost music fest season (aka the BEST season)! We're talking the ever “controversial” Lollapooza 2019 line-up & how we’re waiting to see how the pit is going to look when Bring Me The Horizon plays. A tour is replacing Warped! Arguably Sad Summer Fest has a killer line-up, however, where’s the diversity? Lizzie proposes an argument about how there are possibilities to diversify the scene...

Sure, it’s difficult to start a band - but imagine trying to start your own Society. This week, Brian flies solo and interviews Megan Rhodes, creator and choreographer of Peckish Rhodes Performing Arts Society, a Chicago dance company performing their completely DIY show next weekend. Megan talks about her inspirations and goals, but also shares a lot of DIY struggles, like lack of awareness and t...

THIS IS AN S.O.S! Ok not really, but we're going over the Chicago Election run-off and who the candidates are. Did you see that AltPress mentioned us in an article about Adam Siska? It's pretty wild. Also, there was a slew of show & fest lineups that this week including Pitchfork, Warped Tour, AFI & more! You have some tough decisions to make and money to spend. Also...the JONAS BROTHERS A...

“The thing I miss the most is having an impact on people, and being nice to people outside of my bus.” Adam Siska, formerly of The Academy Is… and Say Anything dropped by this week to talk about well, a little bit of everything. He also reveals that there is an unreleased TAI… album that they worked on prior to their break-up. From Fall Out Boy being a Chicago staple and their savvy business techn...

Big G's mac n’ cheese pizza is better than Dimo's. There. We said it. Hope you locals aren't too mad about that spicy take. If you are - redirect your anger to making a difference in the upcoming Chicago Elections! (Or wherever you live that's holding elections!) Thanks to WBEZ's handy quiz, we roll through these questions about our stances for certain political issues that are being discussed by...

Whomst actually watched #TheGrammys? NOT US! But we still have some spicy takes, anyway. And fellow emo’s rejoice! The Umbrella Academy is finally here! No, #MCR isn’t getting back together either. Let’s talk about why we keep trying to keep up this never-ending dream that will never occur and the problems with click-baiting articles. Sure, Valentine’s Day may also be over, but Feb. is still going...

In what can only be described as a national tragedy, Lizzie has come down with pneumonia (in her words, "lol") and so we present to you the extended interview with Mo Doron of Riot Fest. We chatted a lot about anime, comics and movies, and video games, as well as how to bait people into believing that Rage Against The Machine would be playing the festival in 2019 (of course they aren't b...

“This band is a total sellout, now! They aren't even crab-core melodic emo, pop-punk anymore. Gosh!” insert dramatic emo hair flip here Emo Social Club is talking about why everyone hates on new music from artists that doesn't sound like how they used to. It sounds like a really wild notion that some bands evolve their sound over the years, we know, but why are the majority against it? Also, if no...

What’s up fellow rockers?! We sat down and talked with Mo Doron about being a rockstar graphic designer for Riot Fest, her charity efforts, and of course, who’s playing the festival this year. (She doesn’t know! Please stop asking her!) There’s also some talk about the shitshow of Fyre Fest (duh) and Communism because Brian likes to put on spicy YouTube videos before we start recording. Plus we ta...

The Killers, best known for writing top banger of all time Mr. Brightside (and other songs too probably) have released a new song called "Land Of The Free', a blatant protest song in the same vein as Bruce Springsteen and 60's folk protest songs. So if The Killers are willing to make their voices heard on current political issues, why aren't more artists making music taking a stand for what t...

It’s the end of the first (for reals) week back to work/school/reality/hell whatever you may classify your daily lifestyle as AND we’re back with a new episode for the new year! Our NYE’s were fine, but we jump straight into discussing the R. Kelly Abuse Allegations and how we as a society ignore black girls and women. Alternatively (literally) how come we don’t discuss the very real scenarios tha...

Wow SURPRISE we have a short split update for you as a New Years Eve treat! We chat about our resolutions and what we're looking forward to in 2019! Join the club! Youtube Twitch Facebook Twitter Instagram Follow us! Brian: @spookypants1 Lizzie: @bordenbathory JOIN THE CLUB!   Youtube: https://emosocial.club/youtube   Instagram: https://emosocial.club/instagram   TikTok: https://emo...

Wow we made it, the end of 2018. As we look back at this year (the FIRST of this podcast!) we also look forward to 2019. We recap the #BLMChi Emo Karaoke fundraiser, and Brian gives some news about Taking Back Emo. Then, we look back at the music from this year and give our top 10s - in no particular order. Year In Review Spotify Playlist Find the TBE guys online: Brian Sanchez: @brian_back_emo Jo...

“We're vampires,” says Paddy McGuire of the Audio Dead. A local Chicago band that looks to be theatrical through their goth-old school, My Chem + AFI, sound. Their latest EP, “To The End” dropped on Halloween-two years prior their debut album, “From The Beginning” rose from the grave in 2016. Of course, we talk also about their influences and splattered in some spooky-spicy takes on the band Aiden...

Well this is growing up, and we’re talking about some “adult” topics. Nah, nothing dirty, but it’s about how content can be limited soon on YouTube due to Article 13. And some creators could lose their creative jobs from this law. If that isn’t enough to make you upset, then realize that your beloved MEMES will be drastically reduced because of this law. Now we totally have your attention. We also...

We check in, recap the last couple epi's for y'all, and then we discuss the midterm elections we told you to care about. Did you care? You best of cared. We chat a bit about what it would be like to actually be a freelancer, as well as what we expect classist douchebags to tell Alejandra Ocasio-Cortez on her way to Congress. Connor Skelly on Twitter James Shotwell on Twitter Join the club! Youtube...

On another live stream, we interview James Shotwell of AuxCordFM, a new long-form content music website, about talking to musicians about things that aren't music, by talking to him about things that aren't music. James is also known for his Top 5 songs posts on Twitter, so if you follow him, let him know what you think about his choices. Find AuxCordFM Website Instagram Twitter Facebook Join the...

Your hosts sit down with Connor and Emily of Beyond The Music to discuss building community within a local scene, but as usual we end up talking about ramen and coffee. Maruchan, if you're listening, get at us for a sponsorship. Find Beyond The Music Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Connor on Twitter Emily on Twitter Join the club! Youtube Twitch Facebook Twitter Instagram Follow us! Brian: @spo...

Brian and Lizzie live streamed this episode to an audience of 1-2 people. Brian weighs in on the previous discussion about voting in the midterms, before Lizzie gets into an American Horror Story tangent, and then eventually they pull it together to discuss how the music industry keeps artists miserable. Then, they get into some real Misery Business (nailed it) and discuss Paramore's decision to n...

Lizzie talks with Andrew Honig, a political science enthusiast, and Dominic Guanzon, who helped with coverage for the 2016 presidential election, about key issues surrounding the upcoming midterm elections, and debunks some myths about voting. Because talking about issues without action, doesn't solve anything. Get registered and find out more about voting locally or by mail USA.gov Rock The Vote...

We sit down at the Sip Of Hope coffee shop with Jonny Boucher, founder of Hope For The Day, a non-profit hoping to prevent suicide and bring more attention to mental health issues by developing community and opening doors for conversation. We also talk about how good ramen is, what our parents never taught us, and why you shouldn't check social media right when you wake up. Pretty packed episode!...

We're back with a mini-er episode to discuss the Max Bemis Manifesto.pdf, celebrate the career of Say Anything, and also discuss emo gatekeepers: Why do we say that we accept all kinds of people in our community but shut out someone different? AND if you see us at Riot Fest this weekend, say hello! But don't be weird about it. Max Bemis Princess Nokia Join the club! Youtube Facebook Twitter Instag...

Your hosts interview Maggie and Matt from Our Music My Body, an organization working to stop sexual violence at concert events in Chicago and beyond. We continue the discussion of #MeToo, discuss when an artist can make a comeback (spoiler: we don't know but not yet), and give you opportunities to volunteer. Find Our Music My Body Online: Website Facebook Twitter Join the club! Youtube Facebook Tw...

We chat about who we saw at the last Warped, and dive into the #metoo movement in the music industry. Then we dive into how much money your favorite bands (don't) make. Join the club! Youtube Facebook Twitter Instagram Follow us! Brian: @spookypants1 Lizzie: @bordenbathory JOIN THE CLUB!   Youtube: https://emosocial.club/youtube   Instagram: https://emosocial.club/instagram   TikTok...

Presenting the Emo Social Club Podcast! In this episode we discuss Brendon Urie and Panic! At The Disco, and the final Warped Tour coming to Chicago. Join the club! Youtube Facebook Twitter Instagram Follow us! Brian: @spookypants1 Lizzie: @bordenbathory JOIN THE CLUB!   Youtube: https://emosocial.club/youtube   Instagram: https://emosocial.club/instagram   TikTok: https://emosocial...