Emo, Punk & Hardcore Music News, Reviews and Podcasts

126. Chemical Sun: Butt Rock, Midwest Emo and Millennial Music | Emo Kids Anonymous

Welcome to EKA126! Today we're joined by Chemical Sun out of Springfield Missouri. This band blends the best of early millennial rock music. Post hardcore, pop punk, emo, even a little butt rock. We talk about the bands origins and writing process as well as the difficulties of parenting (sorry D...

March Sadness 2026 Band Tournament

Every March, we let the fans decide. Cast your votes, defend your favorites, and find out which emo, punk, ska and alternative acts reign supreme in our 64-band bracket tournament. Compete for prizes and prestige!

Never A Phase 7: When The Sun Sets

IT'S THE YEAR OF THE DONUT! And the Big Donut Sponsored Band When the Sun Sets is here to talk to Swemo on the Never A Phase Podcast! In this interview, Zack Baumgartner from When the Sun Sets opens up about the band’s journey, why mental health matters in their music, and how the Chicago pop-pun...

Tokyo Rose: The New Jersey Scene Survivors Writing a Second Chapter

Episode 220 | Cory Cullinan musician/Dr Noize

On this episode we have on Musician Cory Cullinan, also known as Dr Noize. I met up with Cory as his studio out here and we discussed taking his daughters to the Grammy’s, his daughters going off to college, coaching his daughters in soccer, and learning how to motivate his kids based on their pe...

Handguns II: The Trial of Jake Langley, Uncensored & Uncut | Emo Kids Anonymous

welcome to the interview I never thought would happen, nor wanted to. When we were joined by Handguns last fall we were expecting a routine interview with a veteran pop punk band. Instead, we were subjected to shenanigans, disrespect and downright unpalatable behavior at the hands of Handguns, mo...

Under Exposed V. 22 Scaredy Cat

Your Elder Emo Mom interviews Scaredy Cat, emerging solo artist in the emo revival scene.

125. Mitchell Jay: Thoughts on Bowling, Vocal Coach of the (emo) Stars, Social Media Singing Sensation | Emo Kids Anonymous

Welcome to EKA 125! Today we are joined by Mitchell Jay aka Mitchell Kinn aka Mr. Yummy himself. When Berkeley from Thoughts on Bowling came on our show a few months ago and hinted at the identify of their new singer I went full tinfoil hat, so when they announced Mitchell as the new vocalist I k...