Emo Homies

Episode 24: Change is in the Air

Autumn is such a busy season, especially for a music lover! After a brief time away, the girls are back with some updates on concert adventures (particularly The Rave headliners Underoath, Sleeping With Sirens, and Neck Deep). Predictions for Warped Tour 2025 continue, as well as the buzz of excitement about finally getting to see Chicago band When the Sun Sets perform with some of Amber and Emily’s local favorite bands. 

Episode 23: Love for DIY ft. Ben Moyle

Interview Time! Amber sits down with Ben Moyle, venue manger for the Milwaukee DIY venue, Down On Downer, and they talk all things regarding the venue and putting on DIY shows. 

Episode 22: Warped Tour is Coming Back???

At this point it’s no secret, whispers of Warped Tour 2025 are everywhere you turn. Amber and Emily have been wishing for this miracle forever and remain cautiously optimistic while deliberating over what the resurgence of this festival could bring. But with excitement comes the worries, starting with the likely involvement of Live Nation and Ticketmaster. The girls discuss a recently viewed documentary about the influence of these corporate giants on the music industry. For more information, check out https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8RhWL4d/

Episode 21: A Whole Year of Emo

One year on the books! Emily and Amber celebrate their first year of being your Emo Homies by reminiscing on their favorite moments, highlights, and hopes for the future. They conclude that being emo isn't something that's a trend, but it's something you feel in your heart. As summer comes to a close, Emily and Amber look forward to album releases and cozy local shows. 

Episode 20: Feeling like a POSER with HAYDEN

Attention pop punk fans! Amber and Emily got an awesome opportunity to interview local pop punk artist Hayden of the band HAYDEN.  This interview is jam packed with stories from Hayden’s musical beginnings, to his time working with members from All Time Low, to his recently released EP and more!
**Also, we apologize for some sound difficulties/distortion at certain parts.**

Episode 19: Why are Indie Fans so Tall?

Indie crowds are soooo different than emo crowds! The girls cover seeing The Band Camino, where being an emo kid in an indie crowd feels like a fish out of water, Sad Summer Fest feeling like a mini Warped Tour, and All Time Low celebrating their 20th anniversary with an intimate requests only show. 

Episode 18: Is AI the Future of Music? Ft. Allen Halas

Amber and Emily interview journalist Allen Halas, who recently experienced going viral for using AI technology to produce a pop punk song. Allen talks to the girls about his experience with getting the inside scoop on all things concerts and music events and his company Breaking and Entering, which focuses on covering Milwaukee music news.  The group also tosses around their thoughts on the future of music with TikTok and AI technology. 

Episode 17: Red, White, & Emo

The girls recap their second half of Summerfest 2024 experiences including their jam packed day on Fourth of July. They also highlight some things that they’re excited for coming up including Sad Summerfest and recently announced fall shows.

Episode 16: Festival Season in Full Swing!

The adventures of Amber and Emily continue with festival season kicking off, starting with the inaugural Take Me Back to Warped Tour! In other news, guess who got some tea firsthand from Beauty School Dropout?? Tune in to hear all the details of Summerfest opening day and the full breakdown of Not Just A Phase Fest.

Episode 15: Streamer or Radio Stan?

Better late than never! This episode focuses on music news and song releases. The girls also talk about band merch and streaming versus the radio, followed by attempting to sort through some of the industry drama.