Emo Homies
Two best friends who love music and going to concerts above everything else. Follow Amber and Emily on their journey through the Midwest local music scene through interviews, exploring venues, uncovering new artists and more. We are your Emo Homies.
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Meet Your Host: Amber
Amber is a music enthusiast and a concert addict. With a deep love for emo, pop-punk, and all things alternative, she founded Emo Homies Podcast to shine a spotlight on the bands, venues, and fans that make the Midwest scene so special along. She also hopes to help expand people's horizons into artists that wouldn't typically be considered emo, but still throw an awesome show!
From DIY shows to attending concerts at the legendary Rave/Eagle's Club venue, Amber has spent years over 10 years immersing herself in live music, always chasing the next unforgettable set. Through artist interviews and her passionate discussions, she’s here to connect fellow music lovers with the heart and soul of emo culture.
Whether she’s reminiscing about classic anthems, Warped Tour, or finding new artists, Amber is a go-to source for all things emo. So plug in, turn up the volume, and join the journey—because the music never stops. <3
Picture Credit to Ariel Kassulke
Take Me Back to Warped Tour 2024
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Listen to the full recap on the new EMO HOMIES episode (#16- Festival Season in Full Swing out 7/3/24).
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Episodes
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
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.
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
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/
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
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.
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
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.**
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
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.
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
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.
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
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.
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
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.
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Monday Jun 24, 2024
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.
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Amber and Emily sit down for an interview with AJ from Alley Eyes. The group gives recommendations on how to have a great concert attending experience throughout the episode and how to apply these ideas to the upcoming Take Me Back to Warped Tour show. AJ, Amber, and Emily talk about how they get ready for shows, the best ways they’ve found to meet artists, and AJ’s experiences as a member and managerial role in Alley Eyes. The end of the episode features HAYDEN and his band mates covering their suggestions on how to get ready for Take Me Back to Warped Tour.