S2E3: @theemochronicles: 2000’s scene queens, cancel culture & what broke up PATD
Emo historian @theemochronicles spills the tea of the 2000s scene queen era, explores the complexities of cancel culture within the alternative music scene, and uncovers the misunderstood story behind Brendon Urie and Ryan Ross.
S2EP2: Emo’s Not Dead Cruise recap: crowdsurfing, pokemon & Bert McCraken
Have you ever wondered what attending a music festival on a cruise ship would be like? Emperiam takes us through her experience on the Emo's Not Dead Cruise, where she crowdsurfs for the first time, avoids motion sickness, and meets emo legends.
S2E1: From the pit to the shot: Interview with concert photographer Ami Nicole
Seasoned concert photographer Ami Nicole (@Acronymis) dives into the world of capturing live music moments.
EP10: Trevor Deley Interview: Black Parade Tour, MCR Lore & Nostalgia
Internet personality and Gerard Way lookalike Trevor Deley joins the pod to dissect some of the symbolic messaging behind My Chemical Romance’s cryptic posts about their upcoming Black Parade Tour and the negative impacts of nostalgia. The crew points out the historic art influences used by MCR, including German Expressionism and Pink Floyd’s The Wall.
EP09: Fefe Dobson Interview: MCR, Drag Race & Fashion Influences
Emperiam chats with Canadian music legend Fefe Dobson about her experience judging on Canada’s Drag Race, her love for MCR, and where she gets her fashion inspiration.
EP08: Concert etiquette, band merch rules & viral videos
Is it a faux pas to wear the merch of the band you’re going to see? Is concert etiquette dead? Emperiam hits virality on Instagram over a joke and sparks conversation around the ridiculous culture surrounding band shirts.
EP07: When We Were Young 2024 Festival recap
It’s year three of the highly anticipated alternative music festival When We Were Young, and Emperiam has all the details from her trip, including the dangers of staying at an off-strip hotel.
EP06: Famous emo feuds, diss tracks & pop star scandals
It's the battle of the emo titans: Brand New, Taking Back Sunday, My Chemical Romance, and The Used. This episode recaps some of the monumental feuds that happened in the early alt and pop scene, with some resulting in the best diss tracks of the genre.
EP05: All American Rejects Interview: new album, Warped scars & bionicles
Emperiam sits down with The All-American Rejects at All Your Friends Fest, recalling scars acquired at Warped Tour, their decision on making a new album, and how they survived being kidnapped by the Piraka from Bionicles.
EP04: Chappell Roan & the artist-fan relationship
Do artists owe you anything other than the release of music? The duo dishes their thoughts regarding the discourse surrounding Chappell Roan’s decision to cancel two dates at the All Things Go music festival in Maryland and how the relationship between fans and artists can go too far.
EP03: Katy Perry 143 album review & conspiracy theories
The duo dives deep into Katy Perry's newest album release: 143. Mishka makes his on camera debut and shares his Woman's World conspiracy. We discuss the narrative of 143, or lack thereof.
EP02: Lights Interview: Hair transformation, producing & RPGs
Canadian icon Lights chats with Emperiam at All Your Friends Fest about how she approaches music collaborations, the symbolism behind her major hair transformation, and their favourite RPGs.
EP01: Internet bfs, 2007 diary reading & return of Warped Tour
Warped Tour rumours spark conversation as the duo wonder if the tour will stick to its roots or just become a nostalgic money grab and Emperiam spills some cringey yet catchy entries from her teenage diary from 2007, including a tale of her overseas internet ex-boyfriend.
All Your Friends Fest, wired earbuds & imposter syndrome
Emperiam takes us through her adventures at the new Canadian music festival All Your Friends Fest, where she chats with Lights, All American Rejects, and Fefe Dobson.