How does a band stay together—with the exact same lineup—for over 25 years? Dustin Kensrue of Thrice gets into the shared values and mellow personalities that have kept the band a drama-free constant for fans since 1998. He discusses why Thrice has always prioritized making music for themselves, not for trends, and gives a look inside their writing process, from organizing over 400 voice memos in Asana to how re-recording 'The Artist in the Ambulance' brought old instincts back into their new music.

Senses Fail's Buddy Nielsen reflects on the band's history of proudly embracing the emo label from their Drive-Thru Records days and looks ahead to their ambitious plans for the Emo's Not Dead cruise.

Florida natives Arrows In Action come full circle at Warped Tour Orlando, a festival they once attended as fans. Now, the band discusses their journey, their unique take on emo pop punk, and their dream tour supporting Boys Like Girls.

Queens-based rap rock band Oxymorrons discuss their journey at Warped Tour, detailing their experience as Black artists in a predominantly white scene and the motivations behind their latest independent releases.

Travis from Girlfriends opens up about their new album, tour, and blending sadness with optimism.

Deryck Whibley of Sum 41 discusses his new brand Walking Disaster, life post-band, and defining emo.

We dive deep with The Home Team to explore their unique sound, which they've dubbed "Sexy Rock," their current tour, and their commitment to giving back to the local DIY scene. The band connects the genre's heavy roots to modern R&B influences, proving that emo is a collective of accepting outcasts.

We sit down with Huddy at Vans Warped Tour Orlando to discuss how the "spirit" of emo connects the Myspace era to his modern sound. From missing I Prevail’s set to the mature evolution of "Burn the Ballroom Down," we explore the emotions that still resonate today.

We dive deep with Esteban from Slow Joy to explore the "hot and sludgy" Texas music scene and his experience touring with 2000s legends The Academy Is... Esteban reveals why Taking Back Sunday’s Louder Now remains the gold standard for emo songwriting and how he blends shoegaze textures with "tough guy" vocals.

We dive deep with Icelandic artist Lúpína live from the Iceland Airwaves festival in Reykjavik. We explore the powerful emotions behind her experimental pop and connect the feeling of her music to the unique, supportive, and emotional DIY scene of Iceland.

We're on the bus with Spencer Chamberlain and Chris Dudley of Underoath to discuss the 20-year legacy of They're Only Chasing Safety. We connect the Myspace era to today's waves, exploring their "wake up call" on why TikTok has become essential for artists and the emotions behind the music that still resonate.

We dive deep with Brian Dales of The Summer Set to explore their pop-rock sound at a nostalgia festival and the five-year process behind their adult album. He shares how the band is putting its best foot forward with a mix of new and classic songs, proving it was never just a phase.

We sit down with Arms Length right after their set at When We Were Young Fest to discuss their distinctly Canadian brand of sadness and the isolation that fuels their sound. The band shares the therapeutic process of writing their latest record, which they promises would be devastating.

We dive deep with Letlive's vocalist to explore the remastered release of 'The Blackest Beautiful' and the raw, unbridled emotionality of their live shows. Letlive discusses how their music serves as a unique safe space and a physical manifestation of liberation from commercialization.

We dive deep with Brian from Bad Religion to explore the band's unintentional influence on emo and pop punk culture. He shares how a band focused on "man's inhumanity to man" still finds themselves on the lineup for massive emo and black metal festivals today.

We dive deep with Taylor Acorn live from When We Were Young Fest to explore her unique pre-show ritual of listening to Counting Crows to get centered. She opens up about her mental health journey and how it has shaped her songwriting, connecting raw emotion with today's music.

We dive deep with Her Leather Jacket right from When We Were Young Fest 2025 to explore the creation of their single "Death Train." They share how mentor Aaron Gillespie (Underoath) helped them find their vulnerable lyrical style and brought in Kellin Quinn (Sleeping With Sirens) for the massive feature.

We sit down with Plain White T's at When We Were Young Fest to discuss the 20th anniversary of All That We Needed. They share the story behind joining the Jonas Brothers on stage and what truly makes them an emo band.

We dive deep with Rob Damiani of Don Broco to explore the band's Myspace-era emo roots and their journey to the main stage. Rob shares the legendary story of playing a literal loading dock in Salt Lake City, the state of the UK's live music scene, and what to expect from their new record.

We hang at Riot Fest with Greg Attonito from The Bouncing Souls to explore three decades of punk rock authenticity and their brand new single "Power." Greg opens up about maintaining band chemistry for 37 years and how personal energy shapes the world around us.