“I wrote these lyrics shortly after moving 6 hours away from home. I lived in the upper peninsula of Michigan my whole life, spent most of my time with my dad, and worked in the family business. Then I moved to Lansing, and that was my first step in making a life of my own. I stopped seeing my family every day and it's harder for us to keep in touch now, but I still get an occasional update on how they're doing. It's good to know they're okay without me, but I wish I could spend more time with them before they're gone. This song is a reflection on that, how I'm afraid of what I'm missing out on, and how terrifying it is to know I might not have the chance to see some of those closest to me again. This one's for my brother, Duke.” – Tades Sanville, vocals
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Today we welcome Tom May from The Menzingers. Tom and I discuss his hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania, advice for bands getting courted (hint: free dinners) and The Menzingers connection to the emo and hardcore scenes. Plus we discuss the upcoming new album “After the Party.” You’ll notice some beautiful birds chirping in the background while Tom talks. That’s called nature and something I don’t get a lot of in NYC so I kept it in.
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John and I talk about his new Title Tracks album, discuss the Washington DC scene and some of his favorite bands from the late 90s. Also, I find out about the amazing job John has at University Maryland as an archivist. One amazing project we talk about is archiving Ian MacKaye’s enormous fanzine collection. itunes.com/washedupemo
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Today we welcome lead singer and guitar player Anthony Raneri from Bayside. Anthony and I talk about the new album “Vacancy,” we discuss when emo/screamo went downhill and what word is worse and a bit about the most recent Where’s the band? tour. Anthony couldn’t have been more gracious with his time.
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Welcome to Episode 82 of the Washed Up Emo Podcast. Last but not least in the American Football series is guitar player Steve Holmes. Steve and I chat about his guitar playing in American Football, Steve turns the tables on the podcast and starts asking about emo and we debate a bit. Finally he goes through his amazing personal 7” collection.
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Welcome to Episode 81 of the Washed Up Emo Podcast. Next up on the American Football series is Nate Kinsella.
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Welcome to Episode 80 of the Washed Up Emo Podcast. As far as bands go associated with emo, there isn’t one as revered as American Football. I’ve had the esteemed pleasure to have every member of the band on the podcast to talk about this new album and of course, the past. Next up is American Football’s Mike Kinsella.
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Welcome to Episode 79 of the Washed Up Emo podcast. As far as bands go associated with emo, there isn’t one as revered as American Football. I’ve had the esteemed pleasure to have every member of the band on the podcast to talk about this new album and of course, the past. First up is American Football’s drummer Steve Lamos.
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