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Crooked Teeth

Crooked Teeth is building a version of alternative rock with no guardrails. Tyson reveals how a Green Day obsession, DIY touring, and a love of massive hooks turned a vision into a project that’s opening for The Matches and has played with bands like Motion City Soundtrack. He breaks down the inf...

ROCK FOR INITIATIVE

Warhammer 40K and the Philadelphia Eagles with Carly Cosgrove

This episode of Rock For Initiative brings in Lucas from Carly Cosgrove for a deep, deep dive into the tabletop war game Warhammer 40,000. We start with Lucas's history with the hobby, from painting miniatures as a kid to rediscovering his old models and getting into kit bashing, the art of combi...

THE IMPERFECT DADS PODCAST

Episode 265 | Ken Newman Musician/Advocate/Blanket the Homeless

In this episode I talk to Ken Newman, musician, advocate, and founder of Blanket the Homeless. Ken tells me the story of adopting his son, the ways he learned to advocate for his son, his current relationship with son, and lots of story of being a dad. A lot of this episode is Ken being extremely...

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

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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

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

Jul 23, 2026

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

Jul 14, 2026

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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

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Your Very Alt 4th of July Playlist

Jul 4, 2026

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

Jul 1, 2026

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Summer Festival Glam Guide for Baddies on a Budget

Jun 10, 2026