NostalgicEmoDads

Our third guest for the Richmond Series (Part 2) is Zack Reichert! Zack played guitar in the beautiful and ethereal rock band Love & Reverie. We chat with him about how he learned guitar, songwriting, signing to a label, recording at a studio with legendary players, and possibly using delay pedals as a crutch. We touch on the camaraderie of the Richmond emo scene, what made L&R so special, and how those relationships came together to form the band Mayfair. We talked with lead vocalist Daniel Long about Mayfair in a previous episode, but it was fun to hear another perspective from a key songwriter. Then Zack sold his soul and started a wedding cover band. Womp womp. Just kidding! If you need live music for a wedding or corporate event you gotta reach out to the Silver Bullets! (https://silverbulletsofficial.com/) https://www.instagram.com/silverbulletsrva/ We are also on instagram for all your emo needs. @NostalgicEmoDads

Our second episode of the Richmond Series Part 2! We sit down and talk with Franklin (aka Frankie Half-J) of the darling band The Half Jeffersons. His origin story is one for the books, so buckle up! We talk songwriting, recording, channeling emotions through music, regrettable moments on stage, and so much more besides. We really felt like Franklin was a kindred spirit and fan of the RVA Emo scene, so it was such a joy to get to have this chat with him. AND GO BLOW UP THEIR MUSIC VIDEO FOR "THE FIRE"! Let's at LEAST get it to 1000 plays. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87Sik7A5xXQ We are on instagram posting all sorts of rad stuff. @NostalgicEmoDads

Welcome to our Richmond Series Part 2! Our first guest in the series is Michael Yearout of the band Ready The Way. RTW was a metalcore band, so we talk about what it was like to be a heavy band playing alongside the more melodic, emo acts of this time in Richmond. Of course, we talk about formation of the band, what made Mike pick up the guitar, what it was to be an openly Christian band, and what Mike is up to now; but we also talk about recording and songwriting in that time, the camaraderie that made Richmond such a special scene in those years, and how Jake is Ready The Way's number one fan. Forever. What Mike is up to now! https://www.mapsglobal.org/ We are on Instagram! @NostalgicEmoDads for all your Wawa themed content.

Could we call ourselves an emo podcast if we didn't talk about MCR/My Chem/My Chemical Romance? Gerard Way's comments aside, we didn't think so. However, none of us have strong ties to the band or their discography, so we had to call in some favors. Our friend and bandmate Michael joins us as a special guest because he DOES have history! He may or may not have been in the MCRmy! He's also a dad! So join us as we chat about a polarizing and scene-defining emo band, their history and discography, whether The Black Parade is a successful concept album, and whether any of us wore guyliner for this episode! Jk about that last part, none of us did. Follow us on instagram for more behind the scenes and emo content! @NostalgicEmoDads

When we previously spoke with Brandon Davis, we felt like we didn't give enough time to his brainchild Lions Lions, so we invited him back! And we NEEDED to have frontman Joshua Herzer join us, because before he joined Lions Lions, he was a huge fan of the band. We talk songwriting, singing and screaming vocals, record collections, and how Lions Lions is the Forrest Gump of post-hardcore.This conversation was an absolute blast. If you are a fan of the Boston scene, post-hardcore, record production, or just looking for a fun talk with some great laughs long the way, look no further.Go listen to Lions Lions and Dayzer music!https://open.spotify.com/artist/6bAYbpoxlUtxM2F1h4FFYW?si=1gmVtCqlRoSHHfecAU8cEAhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/6WWo0cYhqm7q0qytghKqHi?si=sYPWI5TzQUG1pZYDgjfZywAnd follow us on instagram! @NostalgicEmoDads

In this week’s episode, we talk with the legendary musician Brandon Davis! We discuss his start in music and the Boston scene, finding love for playing guitar and starting the band Therefore I Am, then getting the call to play drums in Vanna, starting the melodic post-hardcore act Lions Lions, and all the projects that have followed. The impact Brandon has had on the scene specifically in Boston, but outside of it as well, is awe-inspiring. He is truly a fan of the scene he is a part of. He’s an extremely talented player and songwriter, and we could not be more stoked to share this episode with you! Go check out all his projects! @fever333 @lionslions @ngulu.hc @inspiritboston @lighthouseskatepark And as I mention in the podcast, his account on Instagram is a great follow.We are also on instagram! @NostalgicEmoDads

Warning: Strong Opinions Contained In This Episode After bursting onto the scene with their platinum-selling record "Page Avenue," Story of the Year has continued to be a rock band that carves out its own space to exist in. Are they metal? Emo? Hardcore? Post-hardcore? Radio rock? All of the above? This was Andrew's choice and his favorite discography we've covered (so far). Derek also had a great time listening to this discography (which he was completely unfamiliar with). Jake...well... Go listen to their latest record "Tear Me To Pieces" on Sharptone Records...it's fantastic! Follow us on Instagram for weekly Wawa coffee updates (please sponsor us) and emo stuff. @NostalgicEmoDads

Name a more polarizing band in the mid-00's than Chiodos. They had a wild, unrestrained sound that pitted classical and screamo music against each other. It not only worked, but was massively successful and endearing. We dive through their discography, talk about their equally polarizing frontman, geek out on musical parts and production choices, and, of course, get the hottest of takes from our resident tastemaker Jake. Speaking of Jake, follow us on Instagram for weekly pics of his Wawa coffee cup as we record each episode! @NostalgicEmoDads

Say-OH-sin? SAY-o-sin? SAOW-sen? Say-ocean? However you pronounce the name, the band Saosin has left an indelible mark in the emo community. Definitely leaning more into the post-hardcore realm, but remaining very melodic amongst the hard hitting drums and riffy guitars, we talk about the band's splash into the scene with Translating the Name, their iconic follow-up (lovingly referred to as "The Beetle Album"), and the seemingly revolving door between their two singers. Follow us on Instagram! We try to only share the utmost of emo content. @NostalgicEmoDads

We are joined by our first Midwestern Emo guest! Colin Cross grew up in the musical hotbed of Muncie, Indiana, and chats with us about his growth as a musician in the synth-forward pop-punk band Dreams of University. We talk about the influence of bands like Fall Out Boy and Motion City Soundtrack, what it was like writing and recording songs in the 2000s, the importance of MySpace for networking, and what led to the success and ultimate demise of DOU. Let's go! If you've never had a chance to listen to Dreams of University, you absolutely should go do that now. They're on all streaming platforms! And go check out Colin's current project Broke Royals! www.brokeroyals.com Follow along with us on Instagram if you like dad humor, emo content, music memes, etc etc. Or for weekly pics of Jake's Wawa coffee. @NostalgicEmoDads

Have you ever played that game in your head, the one where you curate your own rock band comprised of your favorite musicians? Well, we sat down and did just that. We picked some absolute legends of the scene, some obscure niche ones (looking at you, Jake), and, of course, we had to name our bands and make logos for them. It's an All-American episode. Happy 4th. If you want to see the band logos and awesome collages of all the members, ya gotta find us on insta! @NostalgicEmoDads

Heralding in the newer wave of emo, one that returns to its grunge roots, is Balance and Composure. Raw, aggressive, and drone-y are just some of the words we use to describe this band and their discography. Let's go! We're on instagram! @NostalgicEmoDads

Brandon Hambright was a staple in the Richmond emo scene since its earliest inception. He also had a camera. Growing up as a fan of music, he caught the bug for live performances in the DIY/emo/underground scene and decided he should start documenting it. What followed were several years attending shows big and small and capturing the growth and vibrant energy of the Richmond scene. We talk about how he intersected with the Richmond music scene, what it was like being a self-taught visual artist, the digital media landscape of the time, some technical talk about camera gear, and some of his favorite bands from the time. If you've been following along on Instagram, you will see we've tagged Brandon on every promotional post for this series, because he captured some of the best images from that time. You can find some of those old pictures at his Flickr account (which we reference throughout this conversation) through the link below. Maybe you can spot yourself in some pics! Or one of us NostalgicEmoDads! https://www.flickr.com/photos/brandonhambright/ Thanks for your timeless contribution to the scene, Brandon! You're the best! As mentioned before, we're on Instagram! @NostalgicEmoDads

The second part of our incredible conversation with frontman extraordinaire Brandon Roundtree of Conditions. We talk about their full-lengths "Fluorescent Youth" and "Full Of War," the taxing toll of tour life, closing out with some powerful "farewell" songs, and what follows after the band finished. We also talk about their ridiculous, over-the-top, extremely hilarious project Spring Break. (Listen with headphones if your kids are around!) https://thebandspringbreak.bandcamp.com/album/beer-me Keep up with us on Instagram for fun memes, behind the scenes videos of recording, and all sorts of other fun stuff. @NostalgicEmoDads

One of the heroes of the Richmond emo scene has to be Conditions. They were gentlemen, they wrote great songs, they were fiercely independent, and they loved their city. We talk with frontman Brandon Roundtree about finding his voice in the early days with post-hardcore outfit Forever In A Day, then screaming in Scarlet, then ultimately transitioning into the powerhouse vocalist of Conditions. We talk songwriting, the music scene, and the constructing of Conditions first two EPs before their full-length debut. Since Brandon was so incredibly gracious with his time with us, we decided to make this a two-parter. We dive more in-depth into the full-lengths and what comes after in part two! Oh, and we experienced some technical difficulties at the very beginning of this episode with Brandon's mic, but it all gets sorted out. Just a heads up! We love Conditions! Keep following and streaming their music!! https://conditions.bandcamp.com @conditionsband And we are also on Instagram! If you want to know what live picture I show of Brandon, you'll find it there! @NostalgicEmoDads