The Emo Social Club Podcast

Waiting for the right chance to get all dressed up but still be your emo kid self? Then it looks like the Emo Orchestra tour is gonna be your vibe! We chat with Matt from Hawthorne Heights, their production manager Ben and the composer of the whole orchestra, Evan. ______ Check out Emo Orchestra: FB , Buy Tickets Follow the guys: Matt , Ben , Evan ______ CHICAGO READER BEST OF 2023 NOMINATIONS In...

WWWYF is this weekend and we're stoked to have talked with Ajay Popoff of Lit. We discuss their latest album "Tastes Like Gold," their big band influences and Y2K fashion, what to expect from WWWYF and in the future + more. ______ Follow & Listen to Say Anything: Twitter , Insta , TikTok , Listen ______ CHICAGO READER BEST OF 2023 NOMINATIONS In 2022, we became the #1 best music podcast in Chicago...

Throw it back with us as we get ready to head to WWWYF! While we ran into him IRL at Riot Fest, we spoke with Max Bemis of Say Anything back in May about what to expect for this next era of music, the story behind one of their popular singles and more.  ______ Follow & Listen to Say Anything: Twitter , Insta , Listen ______ MONOWHALES + GLIMMERS TICKET GIVEAWAY Candian alt-rock band Monowhales sto...

After donning a space helmet and getting into the TikTok vibe, Haunter returns to the pod! We chat about their upcoming single "Untouchable", mental health and how it impacts them creatively, weird band names and more. So grab your headphones, let the angst flow, and get ready to dive into the world of Haunter with Brian and Lizzie on the Emo Social Club Podcast! --------- Follow & Listen to Haunt...

Our wrap up of the Riot Fest weekend is here with the last of our interviews! In this episode, we talk with Silverstein, Oso Oso, Bayside and Enter Shikari.  So grab your headphones, let the angst flow, and get ready to get hyped for the upcoming fest weekend dive with Brian and Lizzie on the Emo Social Club Podcast! --------- #3 Best Music Podcast - Chicago Reader ICYMI: we're the #1 music podcas...

What a weekend it's been! We did so many interviews this year at Riot Fest and in this week's episode, we have our interviews with The Used, Pinkshift, Young Culture, Origami Angel and Bowling for Soup. So grab your headphones, let the angst flow, and get ready to get hyped for the upcoming fest weekend dive with Brian and Lizzie on the Emo Social Club Podcast! --------- #3 Best Music Podcast - Ch...

It's a RIOT REWIND! In this episode, we look back at the last Riot Fest where we interviewed Cliffdiver, Foxy Shazam and Dan "Soupy" Campbell of The Wonder Years.  So grab your headphones, let the angst flow, and get ready to get hyped for the upcoming fest weekend dive with Brian and Lizzie on the Emo Social Club Podcast! --------- Follow & Listen to Cliffdiver: Insta , Listen, Twitter Follow & L...

We're back with another episode of your favorite podcast where we dive deep into the emo music scene and chat with some rad guests. Our guest this week is CARR! In this episode, CARR spills the tea on her recent experiences in the music industry, sharing stories about touring with Fall Out Boy, she also gives us the inside scoop about her time in Los Angeles; from their initial impression to disco...

In the same room (well Brian & Lizzie at least), talking with Chondra Sanchez and Misha Lazarra of the Band Wives podcast! We talk about how they started their podcast and feature other partners of touring bands and how the rockstar lives impact theirs; starting our own mini band, the music they grew up listening to and more. --------- Follow & Support Band Wives:   Insta , Listen --------- #3 Bes...

Live (kinda) at Cobra Lounge its' M.A.G.S.! Not only did he put on an amazing show but our chat with him went from talking about his new music and inspiration, growing up in a religious household and maybe a song with former tourmate Kellin Quinn and more. ------ Follow & Support M.A.G.S.: Tiktok , Insta , Listen ------ #3 Best Music Podcast - Chicago Reader ICYMI: we're the #1 music podcast to co...

Off stream, we talked with Tane Graves (yes that's his real name!) from Tightwire about their latest album "Head Full of Snakes." transformers, his sober journey and more. ------ Follow & Support Tightwire: Tiktok , Insta , Listen ------ #3 Best Music Podcast - Chicago Reader ICYMI: we're the #1 music podcast to come in third in the Chicago Reader's "Best of 2022" round-up!  Check out the run-down...

Hey Fellow Emos! Both of us are moving this week so we're taking the week off. But listen in for some fun things we have coming up on the Emo Social Club. ------ #3 Best Music Podcast - Chicago Reader ICYMI: we're the #1 music podcast to come in third in the Chicago Reader's "Best of 2022" round-up!  Check out the run-down here + pick up a FREE copy of it if you're in Chicago. ------ EMO SOCIAL ME...

We're in the midst of some fun new things, which has thrown our schedule off a bit BUT don't stress - we have an emo rewind episode for ya! Loveless hit TIkTok success during the pandemic and has only blasted off. Now they're making is way to the big stage this weekend at Lollapalooza. Take a throwback to listen to our chat with Julian which includes: a surprise phone call, MTV, talking about "(so...

Ever wonder about the OG emo days when you found out about new tunes from forums? Well, Jack Appleby totally does especially since he was a former contributing writer for AbsolutePunk. We chat with him about his favorite emo bands, becoming a well-known social media guru, which bands he thinks are Barbenheimer and more. --- We have a new posting schedule for you to check out! And that means this w...

What do you classify as the pinnacle of emo music? It's a big debate! So we reacted to Nic Nocturnal's rundown of one of Spotify's trending emo playlists. Are they wrong, right? In outer space completely? You'll find out. --- We have a new posting schedule for you to check out! And that means this week we have some good ol' react content for you to listen to.  ------ #3 Best Music Podcast - Chicag...

We're in the midst of some fun new things, which has thrown our schedule off a bit BUT don't stress - we have an emo rewind episode for ya! We talked with homies Haunter last year right before they dropped their single "Paralyzed." And now they're celebrating 1 million streams on Spotify + a thriving TikTok! Revisit our chat with Mike & Matt about the band, cats and more. --- We have a new posting...

Did YOU start the fire? Well, Fall Out Boy did with their new, updated version of Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start The Fire." And the verdict? Mixed & interesting. --- We have a new posting schedule for you to check out! And that means this week we have some good ol' react content for you to listen to.  ------ #3 Best Music Podcast - Chicago Reader ICYMI: we're the #1 music podcast to come in third i...

Let's go down a (silly safe) reddit hole to solve the mystery of a song that seemingly can't be placed. Was it a glitch in the matrix? A forgetful DJ? Hiding music from an opposing country that was illegal? Let's find out! --- We have a new posting schedule for you to check out! And that means this week we have some good ol' react content for you to listen to.  ------ RIOT FEST TICKET GIVEAWAY! IC...

Back to the Rise-core! We talk with Jag of A Skylit Drive about the songs they ALMOST covered for Pop Goes Punk, how their reunion shows have been, what to expect next from ASD and more. ______ Listen & Follow A Skylit Drive: Insta , Twitter , Listen ------ RIOT FEST TICKET GIVEAWAY! ICYMI on our socials: we're giving away one (1) pair of single day tickets to Riot Fest over on our insta !  Make s...

We have a new posting schedule for you to check out! And that means this week we have some good ol' react content for you to listen to. We look at Ben Shapiro's take on Hayley Williams being anti-DeSantis and give our spicy takes on it. ______ Subscribe, Follow, Rate & Comment! Insta , Twitter , TikTok , Links ------ #3 Best Music Podcast - Chicago Reader ICYMI: we're the #1 music podcast to come...

It's been in the pipeline for a while and we're stoked to have talked with Deanna from Sincere Engineer about upcoming music, her love for Carhartt, their upcoming Lolla gig and more. ______ Listen & Follow Scarlett O'Hara: Insta , Twitter , Listen ------ #3 Best Music Podcast - Chicago Reader ICYMI: we're the #1 music podcast to come in third in the Chicago Reader's "Best of 2022" round-up!  Chec...

The scene bands are back on the rise! We talk with Scarlett O'Hara about their recent and upcoming second leg of tour with A Skylit Drive, their new music, moshing and more. ______ Listen & Follow Scarlett O'Hara: FB . Insta , Twitter , Listen #3 Best Music Podcast - Chicago Reader ICYMI: we're the #1 music podcast to come in third in the Chicago Reader's "Best of 2022" round-up!  Check out the ru...

We love Chicago and its' suburban bands as much as Fall Out Boy does and we're interviewing punk legends The Bollweevils. We talk with frontman Dr. Daryl Wilson about their latest and first LP release since the 90s "Essential," the impact of the illustrious suburb, Naperville and the music that's come from it, Brian getting diagnosed and more.  ______ Listen & Follow The Bollweevils FB . Insta , T...

We love return guests and we welcome back Tyson of Crooked Teeth! We talk about their new song "Drink Bleach," their upcoming tour, blink182 and more.   ______ #3 Best Music Podcast - Chicago Reader ICYMI: we're the #1 music podcast to come in third in the Chicago Reader's "Best of 2022" round-up!  Check out the run-down here + pick up a FREE copy of it if you're in Chicago. EMO SOCIAL MERCH SALE...

We have a special, surprise interview with Max Bemis of Say Anything! He talks with us off-stream about their latest single "Psyche!" plus some early 2000s analogies, an insight about that one song they haven't played in a while and more. ______ Follow & Listen to Say Anything: Twitter , Insta , Listen ______ #3 Best Music Podcast - Chicago Reader ICYMI: we're the #1 music podcast to come in third...