OurSpace with Matt Vettese

House & Home talk their new album I Won’t Look For You, writing on the road, and levelling up their sound in this interview with OurSpace. Pat breaks down how the band approached their sophomore record, what changed in their writing process, and why this album feels louder, heavier, and more honest than anything they’ve done before. We also get into touring life, balancing relationships, and finding confidence as a band in your late 20s. If you’re a fan of modern emo, alt-rock, post-hardcore, or bands like Hot Mulligan, Movements, or Citizen, you’ll love this conversation. Topics Covered: • The making of I Won’t Look For You • Writing vocals and finding the album’s identity • Creating on tour for the first time • Working with producer Will Beasley • Growing up, balancing life and music • What makes House & Home different on this record

Collin Hanes from Bearings joins OurSpace to talk all about the band’s brand-new album Comfort Company (out November 7). We dig into what makes this record their most natural-sounding yet, how the songwriting process has evolved, and why embracing imperfection gave the album its character. We also chat about getting older in the scene, the Menzingers’ influence, and how Derrick from State Champs ended up on the track “Float Away.” If you’re into emo, alt rock, or pop punk that grows up without losing its heart, you’ll love this conversation. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:15 – Writing Comfort Company across Canada and LA 06:40 – The meaning behind the album title 10:25 – Why this record feels more raw and natural 15:55 – Turning 30 and the nostalgia that comes with it 21:10 – How “Float Away” came together with Derrick from State Champs 27:45 – The Menzingers influence and embracing realism 33:20 – Room 21 Studios and the making of the record 38:00 – What’s next for Bearings Keywords: Bearings interview, Bearings Comfort Company, Bearings 2025, pop punk 2025, Canadian pop punk, emo rock, OurSpace Media, Bearings band, Bearings Float Away, State Champs feature, alternative music interview.

Rody Walker from Protest the Hero joins OurSpace to chat all things nostalgia, new music, and why some classic Protest songs are missing from streaming platforms. We also talk about Rody’s vocal challenges, the band’s unique approach to humor, and how they’ve managed to stay fresh and fearless after 20+ years in the game.

Boys Like Girls talk When We Were Young, perfecting their live show, and the nostalgia of playing songs that defined a generation. Plus, stories from the stage, lessons learned from touring with the Jonas Brothers, and how they keep their energy high 20 years later. 💥 Sponsored by All That Raaz Use code OURSPACE for 15% OFF your order at www.allthatraaz.com #BoysLikeGirls #WhenWeWereYoung #OurSpaceMedia #EmoRevival #AllThatRaaz #PopPunk #Emo #SceneIsBack #LoveDrunk #TheGreatEscape #MartinJohnson

Bad Religion talk When We Were Young, the evolution of punk and emo, and how they accidentally coined the term “emo” back in 1985. 💥 Sponsored by All That Raaz Use code OURSPACE for 15% OFF your order at www.allthatraaz.com #BadReligion #WhenWeWereYoung #OurSpaceMedia #EmoRevival #AllThatRaaz #PunkRock #Emo #SceneIsBack #WarpedTour #GregGraffin #BrettGurewitz

Arm’s Length talk When We Were Young, being one of the youngest bands on the lineup, and what it’s like sharing the stage with their heroes. Plus, breaking out from Canada, the story behind their new album, and finding connection with fans across generations. 💥 Sponsored by All That Raaz Use code OURSPACE for 15% OFF your order at www.allthatraaz.com #ArmsLength #WhenWeWereYoung #OurSpaceMedia #EmoRevival #AllThatRaaz #PopPunk #Emo #SceneIsBack #CanadianEmo #AltRock

Taking Back Sunday talk When We Were Young, the evolution of their sound, and connecting with a new generation of fans. Plus, how they stay true to their roots, lessons learned over two decades, and the energy that keeps their live shows legendary. 💥 Sponsored by All That Raaz Use code OURSPACE for 15% OFF your order at www.allthatraaz.com #TakingBackSunday #WhenWeWereYoung #OurSpaceMedia #EmoRevival #AllThatRaaz #PopPunk #Emo #SceneIsBack #EmoForever #AdamLazzara

Taylor Acorn talks When We Were Young, leading the new wave of the emo revival, and sharing a lineup with the bands she grew up on. Plus, we chat about her latest release Poster Child, finding her confidence as an artist, and what fans can expect next. 💥 Sponsored by All That Raaz Use code OURSPACE for 15% OFF your order at www.allthatraaz.com #TaylorAcorn #WhenWeWereYoung #OurSpaceMedia #EmoRevival #AllThatRaaz #PosterChild #PopPunk #AltRock #SceneIsBack #Emo #WomenInRock

Her Leather Jacket talk When We Were Young, breaking into the scene, and what it’s like being one of the newest acts on a nostalgia-packed lineup. Plus, Warped Tour memories, festival discoveries, and new music with members of Underoath! 💥 Sponsored by All That Raaz Use code OURSPACE for 15% OFF your order at www.allthatraaz.com #HerLeatherJacket #WhenWeWereYoung #OurSpaceMedia #EmoRevival #AllThatRaaz #PopPunk #Emo #SceneIsBack #WarpedTour #Underoath

Set Your Goals talk When We Were Young, reuniting after years away, and what sparked their comeback. Plus, new music updates, the story behind “Echoes,” and reflections on how the scene has evolved since the 2000s. 💥 Sponsored by All That Raaz Use code OURSPACE for 15% OFF your order at www.allthatraaz.com #SetYourGoals #WhenWeWereYoung #OurSpaceMedia #EmoRevival #AllThatRaaz #PopPunk #Hardcore #SceneIsBack #Echoes #MelodicHardcore

The Cab talk When We Were Young, emo nostalgia, and what’s next. Along with full-circle moments, mental health, and MySpace memories! 💥 Sponsored by All That Raaz Use code OURSPACE for 15% OFF your order at www.allthatraaz.com #TheCab #WhenWeWereYoung #OurSpaceMedia #EmoRevival #AllThatRaaz #AlexDeLeon #PopPunk #Emo #SceneIsBack

Plain White T’s talk When We Were Young, emo nostalgia, and the legacy of “Hey There Delilah.” Plus, touring with scene icons, festival memories, and the emo revival in full swing! 💥 Sponsored by All That Raaz Use code OURSPACE for 15% OFF your order at www.allthatraaz.com #PlainWhiteTs #WhenWeWereYoung #OurSpaceMedia #EmoRevival #AllThatRaaz #HeyThereDelilah #PopPunk #Emo #SceneIsBack

On this episode of OurSpace with Matt Vettese, I’m joined by Aren’t We Amphibians, the genre-bending alternative/emo band blending indie rock, prog, and post-punk into a sound that’s all their own. We dive into the making of their latest record, their creative process, and how they balance experimentation with catchy songwriting. The band opens up about sampling King of the Hill, navigating the DIY scene, and why they’re determined to carve out a space outside of traditional genre boxes. If you’re a fan of emo, indie rock, math rock, or post-punk revival, this is a must-listen conversation with one of the most exciting underground acts today. 🎧 Listen to Aren't We Amphibians: https://arentweamphibians.bandcamp.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2hTv2oTIcfByggCy3Mkzsy Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/arent-we-amphibians/1638871551 Follow them: https://www.instagram.com/arentweamphibians/ 📌 Follow My Podcast for More Interviews! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OurSpaceMedia/podcasts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fLsVQkgoKFaA5Gdva6Dgq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ourspace-with-matt-vettese/id1719298889 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattvettese

Indie rock trio Weakened Friends are back and gearing up for their brand-new album! In my chat with Sonia and Annie we talk about the band’s creative process, their emo and alternative rock influences, and the stories behind their latest songs. We also dive into touring life, the DIY music scene, and what fans can expect next from Weakened Friends. If you’re a fan of indie rock, emo, alternative, or bands like Speedy Ortiz, Bully, or Hop Along, this conversation is packed with behind-the-scenes insights and laughs you won’t want to miss. 🎧 Listen to Weakened Friends: https://www.weakenedfriends.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3GA7XHdtdiTpR4gDWgADwK Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/weakened-friends/1039120480 Follow them: https://www.instagram.com/weakenedfriends/ 📌 Follow My Podcast for More Interviews! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OurSpaceMedia/podcasts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fLsVQkgoKFaA5Gdva6Dgq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ourspace-with-matt-vettese/id1719298889 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattvettese ✨ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow for more band interviews, new album breakdowns, and music deep-dives! #WeakenedFriends #IndieRock #EmoRevival #BandInterview

This week on OurSpace with Matt Vettese, I sit down with Ben and Matt from Pretoria to talk about their latest EP If We’re Pretending — a coming-of-age record about identity, transition, and chasing dreams even when it feels impossible. We dive into: -Why Pretoria refuses to be boxed into one genre -How they make 3 guitarists actually work live -The leap from Grand Rapids to Chicago and how it changed everything -Getting “weird” (in the best way) on their new release -Writing beyond the traditional “boy meets girl” lens If you love indie rock, power pop, or just discovering your new favorite band, you’ll want to give this one a listen. 🎧 Listen to Pretoria: https://pretoriamusic.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3dK49BK2fasxOmbCkUXhGc Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/artist/pretoria/1429329187 Follow them: https://www.instagram.com/pretoriamusic/?hl=en 📌 Follow My Podcast for More Interviews! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OurSpaceMedia/podcasts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fLsVQkgoKFaA5Gdva6Dgq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ourspace-with-matt-vettese/id1719298889 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattvettese 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more interviews with the bands you’ll be obsessed with tomorrow.

Sydney Sprague joins me to talk about her upcoming album Peak Experience (out September 26), the art of short records, touring with Spanish Love Songs, and why Chris Walla (Death Cab for Cutie) called her single Flat Circle the “song of the year.” We dig into: -How she picks singles (and why one-minute songs still count!) -Balancing heartbreak and fun in her songwriting -Going fully independent on this record -Meme culture sneaking into her lyrics -Touring with Jimmy Eat World, Dashboard Confessional, and The Front Bottoms -The story of “Fairfield” (and that wild night in Hays, Kansas 🍏🥴) 🎧 Listen to Sydney Sprague: https://sydneysprague.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6kclOkS27VyWBtdnNq5GHs Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/sydney-sprague/275099790 Follow her: https://www.instagram.com/sydneysprague/?hl=en Preorder Peak Experience: https://sydneysprague.com/products/peak-experience-vinyl 📌 Follow My Podcast for More Interviews! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OurSpaceMedia/podcasts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fLsVQkgoKFaA5Gdva6Dgq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ourspace-with-matt-vettese/id1719298889 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattvettese If you enjoyed this conversation, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews with your favorite bands! ⏱ Timestamps: 0:00 Intro + listener review 1:20 Sydney joins 2:00 The beauty of short albums 5:50 Choosing singles & “Flat Circle” 7:00 Praise from Chris Walla (Death Cab for Cutie) 9:00 Fun vs emotional songs 12:00 Going independent 13:00 Sydney = Queen of Memes 👑😂 20:00 Playing new songs live 22:50 Writing “Fairfield” (Applebee’s panic attack story) 24:00 Life on/off tour #SydneySprague #IndieRock #PeakExperience

Esden from Saturdays at Your Place joins me to talk about their new album These Things Happen (out September 12), their viral hit “Tarot Cards,” and what it’s like repping Kalamazoo in the emo scene. We also dive into the stories behind “Waste Away” and “What Am I Supposed to Do?,” working with Tades on new music videos, and their upcoming tour with Riley! and Carly Cosgrove across North America, Europe, and the UK. If you’re into modern emo and Midwest emo bands like American Football, Hot Mulligan, and Origami Angel, you’ll love this conversation. 👉 Pre-save These Things Happen + grab tour tickets: saturdaysatyourplace.com 👉 Follow Saturdays at Your Place: @saturdaysatyourplace 📌 Follow My Podcast for More Interviews! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OurSpaceMedia/podcasts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fLsVQkgoKFaA5Gdva6Dgq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ourspace-with-matt-vettese/id1719298889 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattvettese

Dana Bollen put together a 6 episode podcast series called Live Free or D.I.Y and in Matt's chat we dive into his journey from the corporate world to fully embracing the DIY music scene.  In this episode, we cover: 🎸 How Dana first got into the DIY scene 💼 What made him leave his corporate job to take the plunge 🤘 Why DIY is so important to him and the community ✨ What inspired him to create his current series 🎧 Listen to Live Free or D.I.Y: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7bwv0QxQhiKnOr1Xzj3Kh0 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-free-or-d-i-y/id1812187438 📌 Follow My Podcast for More Interviews! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OurSpaceMedia/podcasts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fLsVQkgoKFaA5Gdva6Dgq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ourspace-with-matt-vettese/id1719298889 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattvettese 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with artists, creators, and dreamers making their mark. #Podcast #DIYScene #DanaBollen #MusicCommunity

In this episode, I hang out with Summerbruise as we discuss the humor in their music, their upcoming record "Infinity Guise" out September 19, plus how Tades of Hot Mulligan helped them out with a song on their upcoming record.  🎧 Listen to Summerbruise: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7dlw6SU2bPJj7kjKKMjhA5 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/summerbruise/1197825884 Bandcamp: https://summerbruise.bandcamp.com/album/infinity-guise Follow them: https://www.instagram.com/summerbruise69 📌 Follow My Podcast for More Interviews! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OurSpaceMedia/podcasts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fLsVQkgoKFaA5Gdva6Dgq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ourspace-with-matt-vettese/id1719298889 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattvettese If you enjoyed this conversation, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews with your favorite bands! #Summerbruise #InfinityGuise #FakeEmo #ElderEmo #PopPunk #Emo #Interview

Ryland Heagy takes a moment while on tour to chat with Matt about Origami Angel's latest album Feeling Not Found, playing Warped Tour and more!  🎧 Listen to Origami Angel: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0cmSXx965Hnm6fP42oW6vY Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/origami-angel/1268165648 More: https://origamiangel.com/ 📌 Follow My Podcast for More Interviews! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OurSpaceMedia/podcasts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fLsVQkgoKFaA5Gdva6Dgq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ourspace-with-matt-vettese/id1719298889 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattvettese If you enjoyed this conversation, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews with your favorite artists!