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THE WASTING TIME PODCAST

Will Pugh (Cartel) returns

For our second Four Chord Music Festival preview episode, we're delighted to welcome back Will Pugh to the podcast. Cartel's new album 'Learning How To Cope' has just landed, it's a fantastic listen! Will tells us all about how it came together, and how it feels to release an album for the first...

NEVER A PHASE PODCAST

Never A Phase 28: Origami Angel

Kanan is back with another Never A Phase conversation, this time sitting down with Ryland and Pat of Origami Angel! The duo talks about their latest releases, including two brand-new songs with a very specific Pokémon connection, and how those tracks originally came to life as the theme songs for...

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FIRST LOOK: Cartel's "Learning How To Cope" Track by Track Breakdown

Wini gets a first look track by track breakdown of Cartel's "Learning How To Cope"

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Under Exposed V. 49 Scarlet Street

Your Elder Emo Mom introduces you to your new favorite band

ROCK FOR INITIATIVE

The Russian Baltic Naval Fleet with you have beautiful eyes

This episode of Rock For Initiative features a completely unhinged interview with you have beautiful eyes, which turns into a wide-ranging nerd-out covering military history, anime, and tabletop gaming. We start with the Russian Baltic Fleet's disastrous seven-month voyage to Tsushima during the...

NEVER A PHASE PODCAST

Never A Phase 27: Pedro Aida | The Iron Roses & Shotclock

Cameron sits down with Pedro Aida of The Iron Roses for a conversation about DIY punk, community, and keeping the music moving on your own terms. Pedro wears a lot of hats in the punk world, from fronting ShotClock and Fire Sale to keeping The Iron Roses busy, but this conversation centers on the...

THE WASTING TIME PODCAST

Tim McTague (Underøath)

The first Four Chord Music Festival special is here. We caught up with Tim McTague of Underøath to talk through the band’s career, from their early days to the present, including the recent Van to Vans Warped Tour, Tim’s role in co-managing the band, and plenty of chat about Four Chord Music Fest...

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Under Exposed V. 49 Scarlet Street

Sep 17, 2026

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An Interview With Megan From Work

Sep 14, 2026

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Under Exposed V. 48 Pine Creek Academy

Sep 10, 2026

News & Updates

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News & Updates

The Paradox announce Proceed with Caution EP, share new single "I Kinda Like That"

Jul 23, 2026

News & Updates

The Ska Mailman Delivers His Biggest Package Yet: Lab Brats Announce Triskaidekaphobia

Jul 14, 2026

News & Updates

Good Terms Make a "Hard Call" with Explosive New Single

Jul 9, 2026

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FIRST LOOK: Cartel's "Learning How To Cope" Track by Track Breakdown

Sep 17, 2026

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tenmonthsummer Go Unplugged and Ask "Can I Bloom?" on midwestern haikus

Sep 12, 2026

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Sweet Bike "Get Off Your High Horse And Raise The Roof" - Chicago Emo with an Edge

Sep 11, 2026

Lists & Guides

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Lists & Guides

Your Very Alt 4th of July Playlist

Jul 4, 2026

Lists & Guides

The Ska Lover’s Guide to Long Beach Warped Tour 2026

Jul 1, 2026

Lists & Guides

Summer Festival Glam Guide for Baddies on a Budget

Jun 10, 2026