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State of the Scene: Mental Health Awareness Month

Emo Therapist Cortney Greeno looks at Mental Health Awareness Month and the role of music in the scene.

Meet Paper Girl: Your New Favorite ‘Buzzkill’

Phil sits down with Midwest Tweemo's poster girl to talk songwriting, handmade jewelry, and why pink dresses belong in emo music

THE SKA MAILMAN PODCAST

16. David McWane is in Rock Band 4?!

This week we have David McWane of Big D and The Kids Table, Doped Up Dollies, and ROCK BAND 4?! Big D and The Kids Table have a new album coming out June 12th on Side One Dummy Records called, “The Good Ole American Saturday Night” New single and video for Whiplash is out now! Check it out here h...

NEVER A PHASE PODCAST

Never A Phase 11: Brian Venn | Jet Fuel Artistry

On today's show, Brian Venn talks about his history in the scene and what caused him to start representing bands as Jet Fuel Artistry. Brian's journey into the music industry began at a young age. He started attending concerts and festivals, which ignited his passion for music. At 15, he attended...

FEATURES

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Your Elder Emo Mom introduces you to your new favorite emo band

THE IMPERFECT DADS PODCAST

Episode 238 | Anthony Dyer author of Moon Child

On this episode we have on author and retired US Air Force Special Missions Aviator Anthony Dyer We reflected on his daughter getting older, realizing how fast time goes, that every cliche has truth to it, his life after retirement, therapy, getting sober and learning to share his story. Anthony...

EMO KIDS ANONYMOUS

148.5: EKA Breakdown The NYT Greatest Songwriter List + Pick The Best Songwriters in Emo | Emo Kids Anonymous

Welcome to EKA 148.5! In todays supersized minisode (lol) Robb and Amanda are breaking down the New York Times list of the 30 greatest living American songwriters and trust me, we both have thoughts. Some we agree with, some we're indifferent on, some we disagree with so much we consider throwing...

State of the Scene: Mental Health Awareness Month

Meet Paper Girl: Your New Favorite ‘Buzzkill’

16. David McWane is in Rock Band 4?!

Never A Phase 11: Brian Venn | Jet Fuel Artistry

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Episode 238 | Anthony Dyer author of Moon Child

148.5: EKA Breakdown The NYT Greatest Songwriter List + Pick The Best Songwriters in Emo | Emo Kids Anonymous

Features

State of the Scene: Mental Health Awareness Month

Meet Paper Girl: Your New Favorite ‘Buzzkill’

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News & Updates

Four Chord 12 is a Go!

We Are Down To The Bittersweet 16

Fall Out Boy “Lost Demo” Saga: From Start to (Maybe?) Finish

No Skip Reviews

Less Than Jake’s Anthem Turns 23!

Two Decades of Taking Back Sunday's Louder Now

LØLØ Brings Earnest and Catchy Hooks in God Forbid a Girl Spits Out Her Feelings

Lists & Guides

Weekly Release Round-up - May 1st, 2026

Weekly Release Round-up - April 24th, 2026

Weekly Release Round-up - April 17th, 2026