I recently had the opportunity to speak with Steve Rawles from the legendary Canadian punk band Belvedere. We talked about the band getting back together, upcoming tours, and their longevity. But the subject matter took a meaningful turn when the conversation landed on fatherhood and navigating that while in the music industry. We also dove into the hidden Canadian Indgenocide against Indigenous people that took place in their Residential schools at the hands of the Government and Catholic ch...
On this episode of Cry About It, we welcome actor and supporter of the arts Conor O'Brien! Conor is an actor, theatre-maker, and arts advocate. Conor has performed Off-Broadway (59e59 Theatres, The Cell, Actors Company Theatre) as well as a few small TV roles. Conor has performed or seen his original works performed on stages across the country and Great Britain. He is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Scranton Fringe Festival as well as a proud member of the New Vintage En...
On episode 15 of the Cry About It podcast we talk to ENCI records recording artist Kulick. He opens up about his hearing impairment and the unique way he's navigated being a partially deaf musician. He also details how he signed to a major label without ever touring, we talk life in small coal towns, how commercial success is not "selling out," and how he's reimagined his debut full-length album as an acoustic album.
For the last month, every time that I log onto the internet, I see something about Karma Kids. The band burst onto the scene in recent months, recording a buzz-worthy cover of Taking Back Sunday, releasing singles that are all over the map... from pop-punk to metal-core. They even landed a feature from Kellin Quinn on their new album. All of this attracted the attention of Legend Recordings and Ingroove Music Group, with whom the band recently inked a deal. Karma Kids: https://www.karm...
On this episode, I sit down with Sean Flynn of American Buffalo Ghost to talk about how he's creating the future of folk music at the same time that he's preserving it's historic past. We talk what goes into making a great folk song, writing music as a story, and how the music is in people's blood. We even dive into some talk about the blues! --- Highway 81 Revisited: "After scrapping an album he felt did not represent his true feelings and musical approach, Sean Flynn, who performs as Americ...
It was a pleasure to welcome David Ottestad, aka The Workday Release, to the podcast. We talked about his successful formal for releasing music and how he managed to turn his passion for storytelling into a career in music. We also discuss why he chose to sign to ENCI Records, even after achieving millions of streams as an independent artist. This is a great episode for anyone interested in songwriting and the nitty-gritty details of how you could turn music into a career.
This week on the Cry About It Podcast we welcome Jason Devore from the legendary melodic punk/rock/reggae band Authority Zero who recently dropped a new single titled "Fire Off Another." The track "Fire Off Another" follows on the heels of last month's release of the single "Ollie Ollie Oxen Free." Stream the "Fire Off Another" lyric video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAM59NzgOac Listen to the song on streaming platforms here: https://bit.ly/3f3eAVw.
I recently saw a post from Jace Worsham in a Pop Punk Facebook group. He explained that a video of him rapping was going viral on TikTok, had almost 3 million views and that he had been fired from his job because of it. My initial reaction was... Well, it's just a grocery store job, if he's got some hustle he can turn those 2.6 million views into something. It might have been worth it. Then I noticed that it was a video someone else had taken of him and put on their TikTok account. So, my dud...
This week I have the pleasure of speaking with Brian Walker from A Day Without Love. We talk about his upcoming documentary "Safe and Sound," which documents music venues and art spaces that provide safe spaces and the people who run them. We also dive into the world of the DIY Folk Punk community, talk the importance of collaborations and community and touch on the dynamics of the Philadelphia music scene. Audio Version available: http://www.cryaboutit.buzzsprout.com A Day Without Love We...
On this week's episode, we welcome singer, songwriter, artist, activist and community-builder Koji. Hailing from Harrisburg, PA they signed with Run for Cover Records in 2010 and have their releases have received critical acclaim. Koji has toured the world alongside Into It. Over It., La Dispute, Never Shout Never, and Code Orange Kids just to name a few. They also played the entire 2012 Vans Warped Tour. Their recent release, "Sunday Someday," is a split that features music from queer, trans...
On this week's episode of the "Cry About It" podcast we welcome Mike Henneberger, the author of "Rock Bottom at the Renaissance: An Emo Kid's Journey Through Falling In and Out of Love In and With New York City." The book is the perfect read for anyone that grew up in the emo and pop-punk scene. Mike's journey has been interesting from punk rock musician to working for Comedy Central, Vice, Rolling Stone, and Billboard. He's even won an Emmy award! We talk through the music that has influence...
On this week's episode of the "Cry About It" podcast we speak with Randy Frobel, the lead singer of We Were Sharks. The band has a new album coming out in May, just dropped a video for their song "Problems," and is one of the hyped pop-punk bands in the world right now. We talk about touring, what the band has to come and we both even fan-boy about the Punk Rock MBA a bit. Enjoy! Audio Version - Website: htttp://www.cryaboutit.buzzsprout.com Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3v2koED Apple: https://a...
Michelle Dzuida grew up in the heart of the New Jersey music scene, hailing from the same hometown as Saves the Day. She began visiting Philadelphia often for concerts and eventually discovered the city's emo night scene. She quickly became part of the community, making friends and eventually meeting her current boyfriend. In 2018, she moved to the city and dove headfirst into the music scene. She's also a huge fan of Taking Back Sunday, especially their later catalog. We dive into that exten...
On episode 4 of the "Cry About It" podcast, it was my pleasure to speak with Neil Rubenstein. I've known Neil through the music industry for years. We worked together when he booked bands like The Sleeping, John Nolan of Taking Back Sunday, Michele Nolan of Straylight Run and many other great acts. You might also recognize his name from the liner notes on Taking Back Sunday and Brand New records. If you're too young to have bought a physical copy you'll recognize his screams from various song...
This week on "Cry About It" the emo podcast, we talk to David Switzer aka A Dave to Remember about how emo music and emo night helped him to feel accepted and at peace. We talk about his love for A Day to Remember, how he got into emo music and play a game of "this or that." http://www.instragram.com/ScreamingEmo Http://www.instagram.com/caviston http://www.instagram.com/a.dave.to.re... Http://www.twitter.com/cavistonjoe http://www.facebook.com/ScreamingEmoN... Email? Joseph.Caviston@...
On this episode of the Cry About It emo podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with our good friend and official Emo Night photographer Keith Perks. Keith has been extremely involved in the music scene for many years and is a world-renowned concert photographer. We're thankful to have him as part of the emo night family and have him document our crazy parties. We'll talk about what it takes to be a great event photographer, review some of his favorite photos from our events and talk emo mus...
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be an emo DJ at emo night? Well, we've got the incredibly talented DJ Hersh here to explain it to us. We'll talk about how emo night started, what he thinks of emo, and what unique challenges being an emo DJ present. Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/CavistonJoe Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ScreamingEmoNight TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/caviston Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ScreamingEmoNight Interested in being on the podcast? Want to tell ...
Welcome to "Cry About It," a podcast centered around the sad music that makes us all happy: Emo. The podcast is brought to you by the same team that brought you the popular Screaming Infidelities Emo Night events. In this podcast, they'll speak to people who emerged in the emo, punk, pop-punk, screamo, and alternative music scene about the influence that it had on their life, mental health and personal experiences.