Washed Up Emo

Today on the podcast we welcome back two guests that have joined forces for a reissue out on Solid Brass Records. It’s the album Go Kid Go by Franklin. I am joined by guitarist Brian Sokel from Franklin and the legend Sonny Kay from such bands as Angel Hair and The VSS. Yet he’s an amazing artist. Sonny made this Go Kid Go Remastered and Expanded into something special. Sonny, Brian and I talk abo...

Today on the podcast is Jim Ward from Sparta. Sparta has a new album called Cut A Silhouette is out May 29th on Equal Vision Records! Jim and I speak about guitar tones, recording with J Robbins, co-writing for the first time on a song with Frank Iero, and how Sparta connected with Equal Vision. Lastly we talk about Jim always taking it to the bridge. You’ll get it when you listen.  https://www.sp...

The 90s resurgence continues! The band have a bunch of upcoming shows including new music on the horizon. If you haven't heard, Portraits Of Past also recently released a cover of Rites of Spring on a split 7" with Saetia on Solid Brass. A fun conversation with a legend of the 90s era. Hope you enjoy! Support: https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

After a decade of silence, Marietta is officially back and currently in the middle of a massive resurgence. We talk about the feeling Ethan felt after going to Best Friends Forever, the emo revival, a resurgence of new generations getting into emo, and the upcoming shows.  https://linktr.ee/mariettatheband https://www.instagram.com/mariettatheband Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Today on the podcast is Kevin Duquette from Topshelf Records! They just turned 20 years and Kevin and speak about the label over the years, the changes and what Kevin and the crew are looking forward to.  As always a great conversation about the state of emo and the once revival era that’s coming up more and more as the eras have done before.  Topshelf Records 101 on WUER https://www.instagram.com...

Jon and I chat about the recently released 25th Anniversary reissue of "Just Enough Bright," emo, and Wendy's. Listen/Buy: https://beacons.ai/timespentdriving IG: https://www.instagram.com/timespentdriving/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ladd from Park comes on to talk about his work as an author, musician, and association to the word emo. We also speak about his experience with the Washed Up Emo Copycaster by Baldwin Guitars that he has been playing recently. Ladd has been on my list for a long time, happy to have it finally happen! Thanks for the support of this podcast and historical endeavor. https://www.patreon.com/cw/washedu...

Excited to announce a signature Washed Up Emo guitar called the Copycaster! I speak to Nate Baldwin from Baldwin Guitars on how this partnership came about, the tech behind the guitar, and the emo and non emo inspirations behind it. We also talk about how he grew up in the Goleta scene and his mom getting hit on by Tom Selleck. Baldwin Guitars: https://www.baldwinguitars.com/ Guitar Ideas YouTube...

Keith Latinen from Count Your Lucky Stars, Empire! Empire! (I Was a Lonely Estate), Mt. Oriander, and Parting is finally on the show. We had a chance to reconnect at Best Friends Forever 2026 and reconnect again for the pod to talk about his bands, his career, and life up to this point in the world of emo. Keith has never shied away from the word and always was championing bands that slipped throu...

Chris and I spoke recently after seeing each other in Las Vegas for Best Friends Forever Festival. We chat about the festival, Elliott, and his new band Mirrorless. Support: https://www.patreon.com/c/washedupemo Photo of Chris Higdon by Melissa Mullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Connor Gilroy dressed up as the crow from Death Cab for Cutie's "Transatlanticism" album and posted it on Twitter. Hours later he went viral. I found it the next day thanks to my wife and posted it on Instagram. We connected after someone tagged him on the post and couldn't wait to hear the story behind this amazing costume and his own music. Listen to Connor: https://gilroy.bandcamp.com/album/sin...

Jake Snider is part five of a five part series celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Menos el Oso" by Minus the Bear! They're on tour and Suicide Squeeze has put out an anniversary edition for your ears as well. https://www.minusthebear.com/ https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Rose is part four of a five part series celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Menos el Oso" by Minus the Bear! They're on tour and Suicide Squeeze has put out an anniversary edition for your ears as well. https://www.minusthebear.com/ https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Knudson is part three of a five part series celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Menos el Oso" by Minus the Bear! They're on tour and Suicide Squeeze has put out an anniversary edition for your ears as well. https://www.minusthebear.com/ https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cory Murchy is part two of a five part series celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Menos el Oso" by Minus the Bear! They're on tour and Suicide Squeeze has put out an anniversary edition for your ears as well. https://www.minusthebear.com/ https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Bayles is part one of a five part series celebrating the 20th anniversary of "Menos el Oso" by Minus the Bear! They're on tour and Suicide Squeeze has put out an anniversary edition for your ears as well. https://www.minusthebear.com/ https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we welcome back David Bazan! Last time we spoke was in 2019 on episode 149. Today we speak about the Headphones 20th Anniversary that’s out now on Suicide Squeeze, his upcoming tour with Grandaddy and lots of talk about Best Friends Forever festival. Lastly we touch on how his last interview changed my life for the better.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

John Galm from Snowing fame has a solo record called "River of Blood" that's out now on Count Your Lucky Stars! We talk about everything under the sun and hope you enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast, we welcome John Congleton. John and I speak about emo, his old band, The Paper Chase, and the bands he's worked with. It's extensive and impressive! A truly remarkable and open talk about emo with someone who's worked with the best! https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and Sam speak about the upcoming untitled Promise Ring documentary and how they need your help! https://www.thepromiseringdoc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thepromisering_documentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we have back for a 3rd time, Chris Simpson. He recently released a new Mountain Time album called “Dream Homes” on Spartan Records. We talk about the album and really go deep on the making of and the artwork.  We also talk about death, planning, and doing things out of love.  Lastly you can tell we’ve spoken a lot as it’s just a lot of jokes and sorta feels like we just recorded one of many...

Best Friends Forever 2025 was just announced, and I have instant feedback on who's playing and the changes for 2025. Listen to all the bands via this playlist on Soundcloud Support the show via Patreon patreon.com/washedupemo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast, we welcome Jason Bishop and Bryan Hoffa from the band Bells on Trike. Fun fact: they were around for only a few years in the late '90s, and this is their first-ever interview! Numero Group has their music up on streaming services. Go search it out.  https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we welcome Amanda MacKaye. Amanda and I chat about the new Bed Maker record that’s out on Dischord, a big discussion about genre, emo, and her take on it from the world she came from in DC. We talk about the industry as a whole and what’s exciting for Amanda in 2024. This was a really great conversation and I kept a lot of the back and forth in more than usual to keep that fee...

Today on the podcast, we welcome Kristin Thomson and Jenny Toomey from Tsunami and Simple Machines.  We talk about the 90s, running Simple Machines, their new box set out on Numero Group, what DIY means to them, and how it impacts their lives and current work.  I learned a lot from this episode. It was so fun to sit back and be reminded how much more I need to know and listen.  Support: https://ww...