Best Finding Emo Podcasts (2025)

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EP. 367 - Matt Pryor (The Get Up Kids) 1:10:39

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Something To Write Home About! Midwest emo's original poster-child, your favourite lyricists favourite lyricist and and self proclaimed professional imperfectionist, Matt Pryor, is our guest on Episode 367 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Get Up Kids vocalist gets deep challenging truths on his own legacy, the true price of nostalgia and touring for the f…

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HiddenTrack #280 BADVRIL (Becket Schroeder and Tessa Piccillo) 1:08:28

6h ago1:08:28

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BADVRIL is an active American grunge band based in San Francisco, known for their "chaotic, narcotic grunge sound" that blends small-town isolation with the energy of city life. The band is led by Becket Schroeder and closely accompanied by Tessa Piccillo. "BADVRIL is a band that thrives on the tension between small-town isolation and the frenetic …

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S08 Ep45 - "WE DON'T HAVE FANS. WE HAVE FAMILY!" - Ferocious Dog! - The Utopia Project 1:45:52

5d ago1:45:52

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📣 Chunk, Jak & Sharpy are Joined by Red Ken & Sam from Ferocious Dog This week, after they have announced the band's retirement. 2026 will be the final year for all hell hounds to go and see Ferocious Dog live so the boys had to have them on to talk all about it. Choosing to create rival planets, Ken had it all figured out by creating a true utopia…

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EP. 366 - Bowling For Soup vs Wheatus (Jaret Reddick & Brendan B. Brown) | Wembley 2025 1:14:29

7d ago1:14:29

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Dirtbag(s) All The Bad Guys Want! This generations two greatest pop-punk vs pop-culture lyricists, Jaret Reddick and Brendan B. Brown, are our guests on Episode 366 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Bowling For Soup and Wheatus icons, exclusively team up for a roundtable full of untold secrets, behind their most famous songs, concurring the scene on their …

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HiddenTrack #279 CELEBRATION SUMMER (Greg,Chris,Nate, and Dan) 1:34:00

10h ago1:34:00

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CELEBRATION SUMMER is a melodic punk band from Washington, DC that formed in late 2019 when bassist Greg Raelson set out to channel the sound and spirit of the late ’80s/early ’90s punk he grew up on. Joined by guitarist Dan Hauser and singer/guitarist Nate Falger, the band later solidified its lineup with powerhouse drummer Chris Ricci. With a rhy…

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S08 Ep44 - "BANDCAMP IS THE BEST PLATFORM!" - Harry Medium! - The Utopia Project 1:36:58

12d ago1:36:58

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📣 This week Chunk, Jak & Sharpy were joined by Harry Medium, A singer songwriter from the heart of Lincoln. Talking all about the release of his debut album, recorded and produced at Playing Aloud with Yellow Belly Productions. They talked all about what makes him a grumpy old man, how to combat the powerhouses of music streaming platforms and of c…

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Bob Nanna: Braid, Hey Mercedes and Therapy 1:15:32

4h ago1:15:32

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Bob Nanna is the lead singer and guitarist behind Braid, Hey Mercedes and the City on Film. In this episode, Bob discusses his childhood in Chicago, his adoption, the search for his birth parents, and how music served as an outlet for his emotions and his journey to therapy.By Jeremy Houtsma

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EP. 365 - Lauren Ash | Superstore to Super-Punk 1:15:17

13d ago1:15:17

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Cool Story, Bro. Award winning actress, comedian and punk-rock musician, Lauren Ash, is our guest on Episode 365 of Sappenin' Podcast! Rising to fame with her standout sitcom performances as Dina Fox on Superstore, Lexi in Not Dead Yet and even Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2, the multi talented entertainer, breaks the forth-wall on finally following her li…

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HiddenTracks #278 HIDDEN CABINS (Craig Cirinelli) 2:10:11

11h ago2:10:11

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Currently based out of both New Jersey and North Carolina, Hidden Cabins is an eclectic, indie alt-folk group comprised of Craig Cirinelli (microphone/hand percussion) & Brian Hofgesang (guitars/textures), writing melodic songs with a simplified vision, yet complex emotive flair. Far reaching exposure has seen the duo journey both within and outsid…

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S08 Ep43 - "DJing On A Mountain Was Wild!" - Jimmy The Gent! - The Utopia Project 1:31:25

18d ago1:31:25

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📣 On today's Episode, the boys were joined by all star returning guest, Jimmy The Gent, An incredible multi-genre DJ and Host of the "Depressed Ceos" Podcast, that explores all things Sheffield. From Day Fever to Glastonbury, Jimmy get's where a draft cant! They have a game of "Word On The Street" where they come up with an explanation of a newly c…

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EP. 364 - Jeff Stinco (Simple Plan) 1:11:45

15d ago1:11:45

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The Kids In The Crowd. Simple Plan goofball, classically trained guitarist and world traveler, Jeff Stinco, is our guest on Episode 364 of Sappenin' Podcast! The pop-punk riff machine, exclusively invites us backstage on the bands European arena tour with The Offspring, to share secrets on their new Amazon Prime documentary, evolving with emo nosta…

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HiddenTrack #277 MODERN CULTURE (Kevin Dunne) 1:11:16

19d ago1:11:16

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On this week's episode I welcome Kevin Dunne from the genre bending band MODERN CULTURE. Modern Culture has been carving out a space with their blend of emo-leaning alt-rock, pulling in shades of shoegaze and post-hardcore, and pairing it with lyrics that stick with you long after the set ends. Thanks for listening!!! Please Follow us on Instagram …

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S08 Ep42 - "AI Can Cure A Hangover" - ZANE from SYZYGY RECORDS! - The Utopia Project 1:32:12

26d ago1:32:12

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📣Chunk, Jak & Sharpy are joined this week by music maverick, Zane Talavia. Talking about his new book release after a surreal conversation with AI during a severe hangover on a long train journey. They talked all about his freshly launched record label that helps promote new artists after they're discovered on his Tiktok live streams. And of course…

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Chad Johnson - Furnace Fest , Career And The Worst Year of His Life 1:23:23

18d ago1:23:23

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It is hard to sum up the work of Chad Johnson in a snippet. Chad had an enormous impact on the post-hardcore and emo scene in the early 2000's and therefore the scene even to this day. Band like Underoath, Hopesfall, Further Seems Forever all got their start on either Chad Johnson's Takehold Records or put out songs on splits or compilations under …

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EP. 363 - Live with Lastelle (Adam Rigozzi & Freddie Whatmore) 1:10:10

27d ago1:10:10

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Changes with the Seasons. Emo sad bois, picnic planners and one of the UK's most atmospheric starlights, Lastelle, as our guests on Episode 363 of Sappenin' Podcast! Adam Rigozzi and Freddie Whatmore join us on stage at The O2 Victoria Wearhouse in Manchester, for an exclusive live podcast, exploring the bands community driven growth, confronting e…

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HiddenTrack #276 HORACE PINKER (Scott Eastman, Bryan Jones, Greg Mytych & at times Ford) 1:12:21

26d ago1:12:21

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On this weeks episode we welcome Pop punk pioneers HORACE PINKER. Horace Pinker is an American pop punk band formed in 1991 in Tempe, Arrizona and now based in Chicago, Illinois. There are a ton of fun stories throughout this episode as well some great $h!t talkin'. Horace Pinker has also released their brand-new album, Now and the Future, out now …

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S08 Ep41 - "Men Need Activities To Be Able To Open Up" - OLLIE from MODERN MASCULINITY! - The Utopia Project 1:56:24

1M ago1:56:24

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📣 Chunk, Jak & Sharpy were joined this week by Ollie Pedersen, Co-founder of the men's mental health group, "Modern Masculinity" They meet up weekly to play pool, darts, and other "manly" pub games to give 18-30 year olds a chance to connect and get things off their chest without the pressure of a full therapy group setting. The boys talk all about…

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EP. 362 - Kayleigh Goldsworthy | Violin, Solo Music and My Chemical Romance: 'Long Live The Black Parade' Tour 1:22:22

1M ago1:22:22

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Learning To Be Happy. Solo artist, hired violinist and touring member for The Black Parade, Kayleigh Goldsworthy, is our guest on Episode 362 of Sappenin' Podcast! After finding herself with a unique lore on the alternative scene, the multi-instrumentalist exclusively pulls back the curtain on collaborating with all our favourite emos, new music pl…

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HiddenTrack #275 ST. TERRIBLE (Zach Herbert) 1:12:26

29d ago1:12:26

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St. Terrible is a musician, story-teller and artist based out of Boise, ID. His work features a wide range of music that varies from experimental folk to ambient minimalism, often mixing it with forms of storytelling and performance art. A multi-instrumentalist, live-looper and passionate improviser, St. terrible works both solo and collaboratively…

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S08 Ep40 - "Black Parade is the Emo Anthem!" Chris & Jared From Keep This Up! - The Utopia Project 1:22:17

1M ago1:22:17

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📣 On the show this week, Chunk, Jak & Sharpy are joined by Chris and Jared from the midlands post hardcore band "Keep This Up" The boys had quick game of "Word on the street" where Sharpy absolutely stole the show with a great explanation for a new word "Squite" followed by Jak losing yet another point for bringing the worst object for "Stuff & Thi…

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Stacy Hilt: Coalesce, The Casket Lottery and dealing with Bi-Polar II disorder 1:50:36

1M ago1:50:36

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Send us a text Stacy Hilt is a founding member and bass player for the bands Coalesce and The Casket Lottery, both of which have had a remarkable impact on the music scene. In this episode, we go over a myriad of topics about his life. We explore his introduction to music and his ventures into Krishna Core, how growing up in a lower socio-economic …

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EP. 361 - Cody Ko 1:12:18

1M ago1:12:18

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Who Let Him Have Fun? Internet megastar, YouTube elite and Cream of Mushroom Soup connoisseur, Cody Ko, is our guest on Episode 361 of Sappenin' Podcast! The comedic content creator takes an unique break from his New York City marathon training for an exclusive chat on raising money for The Release Recovery Foundation, his secret love for pop-punk …

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HiddenTrack #274 ACTOR OBSERVER (Greg Marquis) 1:38:43

1M ago1:38:43

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Since the release of their debut full length in 2015, ACTOR OBSERVER from Boston, MA have become a well-respected musical force throughout New England. Their dynamic sound and electric live performance are charged with a visceral sincerity and vulnerability that audience members find refreshing in the current age of post-hardcore. On 2022’s ‘Songs …

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S08 Ep39 - MATT .D. WRIGHT! - The Utopia Project 1:29:25

2M ago1:29:25

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📣 Today on the show, Chunk, Jak & Sharpy were joined by the incredibly talented illustrator, Matt. D. Wright, Who's current project involves a fully scaled illustration of Lincoln's very own bailgate painstakingly coming life across two, 25ft lengths of paper. Each building carefully recreated, brick by brick to scale. This project comes off the ba…

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EP. 360 - Jesse Leach (Killswitch Engage) 52:32

2M ago52:32

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My Last Serenade. Metal-core poet, traveling spirit and vocal guru, Jesse Leach, is our guest on Episode 360 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Killswitch Engage melody master takes a moment to reflect on the bands twenty-fifth anniversary with secrets on untold celebrations, evolving their legacy and his own unique industry journey. In this conversation, L…

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HiddenTrack #273 NAMES WITHOUT NUMBERS (Dave Owens & Ryan Cruickshank) 1:17:39

2M ago1:17:39

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Names Without Numbers is a four-piece rock and roll band from Omaha, NE. The band was originally formed by a group of longtime friends and musicians trying to transition away from their pop-punk roots to a grittier, emotional style of rock. Previous releases by the band have seen a growth from experimental emo and punk to a more polished pop-rock s…

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S08 Ep38 - EXPERIMENTAL SONIC MACHINES! - The Utopia Project 1:20:10

2M ago1:20:10

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📣 Chunk, Jak & Sharpy were joined this week by Lincoln Legend, Experimental Sonic Machines! He talked all about how his instruments get made, where the original inspiration from the project came from, and how engineering meeting art can create something really special. As always the boys talked all things planetary as they explored "Earth 2", where…

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EP. 359 - James Veck-Gilodi (Deaf Havana) 1:17:02

2M ago1:17:02

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Friends Like These. Deaf Havana mouthpiece, angelic songwriter and the luckiest boy in the world, James Veck-Gilodi, returns to Episode 359 of Sappenin' Podcast! As the band enter a relaunch surrounding their new album 'We’re Never Getting Out', one of our favourite humans pulls back the curtain on changing his life for the better, the real repercu…

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HiddenTrack #272 DR. SCIENTIST (Trevor O'Connor) 1:17:51

1M ago1:17:51

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On this week's episode we get to hang out with my friend Trevor O'Connor of the genre blending band DR. SCIENTIST. Throughout the episode you might hear some loud noises, do not worry , Trevor was having some new windows installed. It's just proof that nothing will stop him from getting his music out to the masses. Stay tuned after the episode for …

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S08 Ep37 - BAND FROM COUNTY HELL! - The Utopia Project 1:31:23

2M ago1:31:23

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📣 This week, The studio is graced by Jock and Jools, AKA lincolnshire's Sharon & Ozzy, from the legendary folk titan, Band From County Hell, where they speak all about their new "Clans Band" that consists of 64 drummers with no clue what to do. The share plenty of stories from their nearly 30 year career, including bar brawls, the invention of boot…

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EP. 358 - Raiders vs The Blackout with James 'Bob' Davies 1:22:17

2M ago1:22:17

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Destructobot. The epitome of anger, noodle riff master and comedy reference sweetheart, James 'Bob' Davies, is our guest on Episode 358 of Sappenin' Podcast! As Raiders finally release their long-awaited and first official body of work, 'Cold Eyes / Dead Hearts', exclusively with Bandcamp, The Blackout founding guitarist breaks his media silence, w…

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Episode 40: Josh, Emo, and The Joys & Struggles of Change 1:03:01

2M ago1:03:01

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In episode 40, Josh Pawluk invites us into the Room 107 of Cornerstone Christian School in Emo, Ontario, Canada. Join the ESC “Sleuth” as we learn:- That sometimes the age we teach becomes our favourite age to parent our own children- About “metalcore” music- How important it is for teachers to keep learning and being open to change throughout thei…

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HiddenTrack #271 MUD WHALE (Michael Morris) 1:13:18

2M ago1:13:18

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Mud Whale are a highly dynamic alt-rock band formed in 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. Shortly after arriving in his new home, vocalist and guitarist Michael Morris went searching for like-minded musicians and found a tight-knit group with guitarist Justin Cheuvront, drummer Avery Sylvaine and bassist Joe Hanson. The band’s existence is a “beautiful, rand…

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S08 Ep36 - ROLLA ROYCE! - The Utopia Project 1:16:36

2M ago1:16:36

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📣 On today's episode, Chunk, Jak & Sharpy try out some new features towards the efforts to build up some Utopian folklore. This week exploring some new Utopian words and deciding on what is the strangest thing on planet utopia. The boys are joined by professional job loser and talented graffiti artist, Rolla Royce as they discuss exactly what his d…

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Jake Snider of Minus the Bear: Menos el Oso 20 year anniversary, guitar gear and mental health 1:37:41

2M ago1:37:41

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Send us a text Join us for an exclusive conversation with Jake Snider, founding member, guitarist, and lead singer of Seattle’s iconic indie rock band Minus the Bear. With their groundbreaking sophomore album Menos el Oso turning 20 years old, the band is celebrating with a long-awaited comeback tour. In this episode, Jake opens up about the legacy…

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EP. 357 - Ken Vasoli (The Starting Line) 1:09:11

2M ago1:09:11

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Say It Like You Mean It. The Starting Line vocalist, melodic bassist and real life Taylor Swift reference, Ken Vasoli, is our guest on Episode 357 of Sappenin' Podcast! As the band drop their first new album in EIGHTEEN years, the leader behind your favourite bands favourite band, celebrates release day with exclusive confessions on the key to 'Ete…

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HiddenTrack #270 MINERAL KING (Aiden Scott & Kasey Klar) 1:14:54

2M ago1:14:54

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After finishing college in 2020 and being locked down in LA, guitarist Aiden Scott and vocalist Kasey Klar, long time musical partners, decided to start a new project that they could really sink their teeth into. Gathering s team of old friends/musicians and new ones, MINERAL KING was off to the races. Blending modern influences like Delta Sleep an…

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S08 Ep35 - DEAN THE MACHINE MASON! - The Utopia Project 1:23:47

2M ago1:23:47

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📣 This week, Chunk, Jak & Sharpy are joined by Boston strongman, Dean Mason AKA Dean The Machine! They talk all things UK's Strongest man, Giants live & what it takes to be a strongman and competing in national and global strongman events! They cover what Dean's daily diet consists of, what training days work best for him and all the weird and wond…

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EP. 356 - Liam Cromby (We Are The Ocean) 1:18:55

3M ago1:18:55

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The Waiting Room. One of our most requested returns, Liam Cromby, is finally back on Episode 356 of Sappenin' Podcast! The We Are The Ocean songwriter exclusively answers questions surrounding fresh rumours on the bands future, his solo project journey and announcing a unique way to honour both. In this conversation, Cromby candidly opens up on evo…

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HiddenTrack #269 CARTER BRADY 1:12:57

2M ago1:12:57

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Brady is an American musician, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based in New York City who has played in various bands and groups of different genres and styles, most notably 90’s nostalgic alternative rock. Similar to a Mac DeMarco-type figure, Brady writes all of the music and records all or most of the instruments on his songs. Raised in th…

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S08 Ep34 - ITHAX SOUNDSYSTEM! - The Utopia Project 1:22:06

2M ago1:22:06

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📣 On the show this week, we are joined by the incredible community music movement of ITHAX SOUNDSYSTEM! They talk all about how they came about getting into the sound system way of life through free parties and a love bass weight! The boys talk about the origins of dub, reggae & soundsystem culture and why their community is working hard to bring d…

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EP. 355 - Alive with Jenna McDougall (Hevenshe / Tonight Alive) 1:06:49

3M ago1:06:49

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The Other Side. Life affirming femme rock goddess, spiritual lyricist and Tonight Alive wonder, Jenna McDougle, is our guest on Episode 355 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Australian emo starlight joins us in front of a live audience at 2000 Trees Festival 2025, for a humbly candid conversation on returning to music with Hevenshe, taking time to find her…

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HiddenTrack #268 PEN NAME (Jack Norris and Joel Olbrechts) 1:14:57

3M ago1:14:57

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Pen Name are a 4-piece emo/punk band from Kent, in the vein of Sport, American Football, Mineral, Benton Falls, Unwed Sailor, and Toe. Thanks for listening!!! Please Follow us on Instagram @hiddentracks99 Pre and Post roll music brought to you by @sleepcyclespaBy Shane Murphy

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S08 Ep33 - (Matt From) KIDDA! - The Utopia Project 1:15:57

3M ago1:15:57

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📣 This week the boys are joined by Matt from Lincolnshire indie band Kidda! They talk about everything from hangovers to calamari! They cover the origins of the band name, their upcoming gigs, their songwriting techniques and their latest single release! Another great episode exploring exactly what makes Kidda tick and what things would constitute …

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Chris Higdon: Kentucky’s own Falling Forward, Elliott and Mirrorless 2:18:54

3M ago2:18:54

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Send us a text 25 Years ago False Cathedrals by Elliott was released into the world. A blend of electronic sampling, swelling, and atmospheric guitar sounds mixed with haunting vocals made the album one of the most regarded and masterful albums of the scene. My guest today is Chris Higdon, the lead singer of the bands Falling Forward, Elliott, and …

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EP. 354 - Phil Bayer (FLOYA) 57:24

3M ago57:24

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Love In Fiction. Emo hyme conductor, sunshine post-pop visionary and silver balloon gift-giver, Phil Bayer, is our guest on Episode 354 of Sappenin' Podcast! The FLOYA vocalist exclusively reveals secrets on the bands newly embraced live reputation, getting a second chance to pursue music and the heartwarming storyboard leading to their double coll…

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HiddenTrack #267 BREAK TO BROKEN (Clinton Maher, Justin Rauschkolb, and Eli Nowak) 1:11:09

3M ago1:11:09

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BREAK TO BROKEN formed in October of 2020 during a global pandemic which left the world in an isolating lockdown. Aussie, Clinton Maher, was looking for like-minded collaborators to help pull through his vision for a new music project. A post on a message board connected him with Eli Nowak and Justin Rauschkolb, both veterans of the late 90's New J…

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S08 Ep32 - DIE HARD WITH A BAILEYS! - The Utopia Project 1:04:24

3M ago1:04:24

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📣 No Guest this week, so the boys got chance to play! although it was probably sensible that there was no one on the sofa as 75% of them were absolutely delirious! Plenty of fun and games and more expansion on the idea of a utopian planet! 🌍 The Utopia Project is a show involving 3 best friends on a mission to try and build a hypothetical utopian p…

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Bonus VLOGCAST (Just the pods) SALOU SPECIAL! - The Utopia Project 43:26

3M ago43:26

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📣That's right! We went on holiday! we took ourselves off with some good friends for our first ever "Lads holiday" in the lovely town of Salou in Spain! Here's our accounts of the events of the 4 days or paradise! For the full Vlogcast, make sure to jump over to our youtube! https://youtu.be/RZiJgDp_Dw8 🌍 The Utopia Project is a show involving 3 bes…

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EP. 353 - Halestorm (Lzzy Hale & Joe Hottinger) 57:42

3M ago57:42

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Back From The Dead. Grammy award winners, modern metal royalty and scene badasses, Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger, are our guests on Episode 353 of Sappenin' Podcast! The Halestorm guitar romantics take a moment to reflect on paying tribute to Black Sabbath, unapologetic rock swagger and pioneering change in old school genres, like only a women can. I…

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