OurSpace with Matt Vettese

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!

In this episode, I chat with Durry about their new record and the difference between when they got their first big break to now!  🎧 Listen to Durry: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6zpptMjiapn5PB0Y5k3xWN Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/durry/1565597812 More: https://www.durrymusic.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!

I caught up with Taylor Acorn ahead of her set at All Your Friends Fest in Burl's Creek, Ontario! We chatted about: ✨ What she's most excited for at All Your Friends Fest ⏳ How artists make it through those long festival days 🎶 Her favourite things about playing festivals 🌭 Go-to festival foods 🤘 Her dream festival lineup 📱 Plus, some fun convos about her viral covers and journey on TikTok! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more artist interviews from All Your Friends Fest and beyond! #TaylorAcorn #AllYourFriendsFest #OurSpaceMedia #FestivalSeason #PopPunk #AYFF2025

In this episode, I chat with Fil and John of World's First Cinema to talk about their unique sound, how it came to be, and of course what cinematic scores would their songs be perfect for? 🎧 Listen to World's First Cinema: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4twMMV3DuDCtmSUosQeWPF Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/worlds-first-cinema/1535824581 More: https://worldsfirstcinema.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!

In this episode, I sit down with Gabe Woodrow to talk about the unique blend of influences that shaped his sound. From his early love of motocross to the massive impact Ace Enders (The Early November) had on his songwriting journey. We also chat about the challenges of getting your music heard today, the pros and cons of social media, and what you need to do to market your music. 🎧 Listen to Gabe Woodrow: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4CLUJERQxti8JaqYWbEbox Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gabe-woodrow/1491133419 Follow him: https://www.instagram.com/gabewoodrowmusic/?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 If you enjoyed this conversation, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews with your favorite artists! #GabeWoodrow #EmoRevival #AceEnders #TheEarlyNovember #Motocross #Songwriting #MusicMarketing #Interview

Old Neon is a rising pop punk band you need to have on your radar. In Matt's chat with Drew and Zach they dive into the making of their EP "Resolution," their influences, the current state of the genre, and what it's like building a buzz in today’s scene. If you love bands like All Time Low, State Champs, or Neck Deep, Old Neon might just earn a permanent spot in your playlist. This is a band that captures the heart of pop punk with a fresh perspective, killer energy, and hooks that stick. 🎧 Listen to Old Neon: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6wlS5mhA0UzBOuLfaeMQvx Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/old-neon/1489380384 Follow Old Neon: https://www.oldneonmusic.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oldneonmusic TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oldneonmusic Thumbnail photo by Megan McGinnis 📌 Follow for More Interviews! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBfBhHtaQOKN8YMwXgeAZa5juOGRuHox7 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fLsVQkgoKFaA5Gdva6Dgq?si=fa0d1558dfcc4e54 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! #OldNeon #PopPunk #OurSpacePodcast #NewMusic #PopPunkRevival

In this episode, I sit down with isitjosh, as we discuss his upcoming album A Collection of Short Stories About The Heart, dropping May 30th. We talk about the impact of being a social media influencer and how that impacts promoting music and shifting audience perception.  🎧 Listen to isitjosh: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2fCVmSjaZIOV3gebJQm7oa Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/isitjosh/1607421757  Follow isitjosh:  Instagram: https://www.https://www.instagram.com/isitjosh/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@isit_josh  📌 Follow for More Interviews! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBfBhHtaQOKN8YMwXgeAZa5juOGRuHox7 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fLsVQkgoKFaA5Gdva6Dgq?si=fa0d1558dfcc4e54 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! #isitjosh #socialmediainfluencer #ElderEmo #PopPunk #Emo #Interview

In this episode, I sit down with Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens to talk about everything from the band’s upcoming new music to what to expect during the I Can’t Hear You World Tour with Pierce The Veil. 🎫 Don’t miss Sleeping With Sirens + Pierce The Veil on tour—tickets are going fast! 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more artist interviews and emo content! ⭐ Leave us a 5-star review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! #KellinQuinn #SleepingWithSirens #PierceTheVeil #HauntedMouths #EmoRevival #BandInterview #OurSpacePodcast #AlternativeMusic #EmoMusic #SceneIsNotDead

In this episode, I sit down with Eric Egan, frontman of Heart Attack Man, as we discuss their upcoming album Joyride: The Pale Horse, dropping April 25th. We talk about the band's evolution, the heavier direction of their new sound, and why this record takes a more serious tone compared to past releases. 🎧 Listen to Heart Attack Man: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5esKrGWvWmBAmjnao5jInN Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/heart-attack-man/949770256 https://heartattackman.com/ Follow Heart Attack Man:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartattackmanofficial/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heart_attack_man?lang=en Twitter/X: https://x.com/heartattackmane 📌 Follow for More Interviews! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBfBhHtaQOKN8YMwXgeAZa5juOGRuHox7 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fLsVQkgoKFaA5Gdva6Dgq?si=fa0d1558dfcc4e54 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! #HeartAttackMan #JoyrideThePaleHorse #ElderEmo #PopPunk #Emo #Interview

Coco Kinnon from Winona Fighter joins OurSpace with Matt Vettese to talk about their explosive new album “My Apologies to the Chef.” We dive into the stories behind the songs, the band’s DIY roots, and how a Craigslist ad led to one of the most exciting punk bands in the scene today. We also talk about what it means to be a true punk band in 2025, Winona Fighter’s unmatched live energy, and why their new album might be their most personal yet. 🎧 Listen to Winona Fighter: https://winonafighter.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1u5SWpU4mZSziEz2hdPSWQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/winona-fighter/1618260492 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmJw0iV9J05v4MCSeW1ju4A Follow them: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winonafighter/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@winonafighter?lang=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 If you enjoyed this conversation, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews with your favorite bands! #WinonaFighter #PunkRock #ElderEmo #PopPunk #Emo #Interview

In this episode of OurSpace with Matt Vettese, I sit down with Cody Hanson of Hinder to discuss their latest single "Bring Me Back To Life", their upcoming album Back To Life (out May 23), and how the band’s journey has evolved over the years. Plus, we celebrate 20 years of "Lips of an Angel", reflecting on its massive impact then and now! 📀 Pre-save / Pre-order Back To Life: https://hinder.lnk.to/backtolife  🎵 Listen to "Bring Me Back To Life": https://open.spotify.com/track/6mnxtSl9eVW9JuwjdfBkuy?si=df515522be2f480f  🚀 Follow Hinder: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hindermusic/?hl=en  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6BMhCQJYHxxKAeqYS1p5rY?si=w0y67q-NSfir39_-KcmMBQ  🎙️ Subscribe to OurSpace with Matt Vettese! If you love artist interviews, hit like, drop a comment, and subscribe for more in-depth conversations with the voices shaping music today! 🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! 📲 Follow me more music content: Matt Vettese Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattvettese  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mattvettese OurSpace Media: https://www.instagram.com/ourspace.media  #Hinder #CodyHanson #LipsOfAnAngel #BackToLife #OurSpaceMedia #MusicInterview

In this episode, I sit down with Allen Steinberg of Arm’s Length to talk about their upcoming album There’s A Whole World Out There, dropping May 16. We dive into the writing process, how this record differs from their previous work, and how Allen has leveled up as a vocalist. Plus, we talk about unique instrument choices (yes, there’s banjo!), what it's like to be on this year's When We Were Young Festival, and why he loves "Elder Emos." 🎧 Listen to Arm’s Length: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1KXSj6uiC8Wtl2wCckVmAD Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/arms-length/1474016594 Bandcamp: https://armslengthontario.bandcamp.com/ Follow them: https://www.instagram.com/armslengthblues/?hl=en Merch: https://armslength.shop/ Preorder TAWWOT: https://purenoise.merchnow.com/collections/arms-length-1 📌 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: www.instagram.com/mattvettese If you enjoyed this conversation, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews with your favorite bands! 📷 Thumbnail Photo of Arm's Length by Tessa Smith #ArmsLength #TheresAWholeWorldOutThere #ElderEmo #PopPunk #Emo #Interview

In this episode, Matt sits down with Brian McShea, Ivan Barry, and Zach Boucher of Good Terms, an independent post-hardcore/pop-punk band known for their energetic, genre-blending sound and deep, introspective lyrics. We dive into the making of their latest album, Burnout—a record born from raw emotion and personal struggles. Brian also shares his story and experience from the chaos of the LA wildfires. The guys open up about the writing process, the emotional weight behind the songs, and how fans, friends, and family have responded to the record. We also explore the band’s musical influences, the vulnerability of putting personal experiences into music, and what’s next for Good Terms. 🎧 Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering them, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss! 📌 Listen to Good Terms: https://goodtermsband.com https://open.spotify.com/artist/6L1oTvVHQOHmsmoVewQpuB https://music.apple.com/us/artist/good-terms/1528840459 https://www.instagram.com/goodtermsband/ https://www.youtube.com/@GoodTerms 🎙 More from Matt Vettese & OurSpace Media: https://www.instagram.com/ourspace.media https://www.instagram.com/mattvettese Don’t forget to follow for more in-depth conversations with your favorite artists! Let me know your favorite track from Burnout 🎶 #GoodTerms #Burnout #PopPunk #Emo #Podcast #MusicInterview #OurSpaceMedia

Action/Adventure (A/A) is a pop-punk band hailing from Chicago ready to shatter decades-long stereotypes of the scene. Comprised solely of BIPOC, their mission is to create #PopPunkInColor and ensure pop punk is a genre where everyone is represented on and off stage. Matt Vettese talks to Brompton Jackson about: -Making the emo and pop punk scene a safer space for BIPOC and Queer people -Challenges of writing music with so many people involved -What virality has done for the band and more! Check out more from Action/Adventure: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7uBCPmZFHJzrQDlxHNsFwF Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/action-adventure/535629554 https://actadvband.com/ Check out more from Matt Vettese: Instagram: www.instagram.com/mattvettese TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@mattvettese -- If you loved the show please remember to follow!