Washed Up Emo

Join Tom Mullen for a look back at when emo was an unknown word, its relevance now and speaks to those deeply involved with the emo/post-hardcore scene. AnthologyofEmo.com

April 09, 2018
Tom Mullen

#126 - Matt Pond

Late last year Matt Pond PA played it’s last show, after almost 20 years of music. I had always loved Matt Pond PA and wanted to find out more about him, his life and where he s...
March 13, 2018
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#125 - Nathan Ellis (Coalesce, The Casket Lottery, Able Baker Fox)

Today we welcome Nathan Ellis from Coalesce, The Casket Lottery and Able Baker Fox. The Casket Lottery has re-released some records via Run for Cover and got back in the van aga...
February 26, 2018
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#124 - Joseph Grillo (Garrison, God Fires Man, I Hate Our Freedom)

Joseph Grillo from Garrison, God Fires Man, I Hate Our Freedom and Gay for Johnny Depp is our guest on the podcast this week!
February 05, 2018
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#123 - Buddy Nielsen (Senses Fail)

We talk about Senses Fail's new album "If There Is Light, It Will Find You" and how the band got their start, the crazy time in the mid-00s when everyone was getting signed. Bud...
January 29, 2018
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#122 - Dylan Mattheisen (Tiny Moving Parts)

Dylan and I talked about the latest record "Swell," his horrible predictions for the Vikings, growing up in Minnesota, learnings from the last 10 years as a band and how long di...
January 22, 2018
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#121 - Jessi Frick (Father/Daughter Records)

Jessi has built an amazing label and has been in the scene for years! She started working with Amy Fiddler of Fiddler Records in Florida and has done just about everything runni...
January 16, 2018
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#120 - Charles Cardello (BiFocal Media)

If you were around in the 90s and had a live video of a band like Braid or Michigan Fest or picked up a VHS of Actuality of Thought, BiFocal were the ones that did it. Charles h...
January 01, 2018
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#119 - Arty Shepherd (Saint Vitus Bar, Errortype:11, Mind Over Matter)

Arty was in bands like Bad Trip, Mind Over Matter, World’s Fastest Car, Errortype: 11, Gay for Johnny Depp, Instruction, God Fires Man and Unwed. He’s been running a metal bar/v...
December 25, 2017
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#118 - Unheard Mineral Interview from 1997

I met John Frazier in college when he was working at Tooth and Nail/Solid State Records. We’d nerd out about bands and stayed in touch over the years. Now, he runs an amazing la...
December 18, 2017
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#117 - Adam Marino (Saetia, Errortype: 11, Instruction)

Today we welcome Adam Marino from the bands Saetia, Errortype:11 and Instruction. We chat about his time in all three bands and his upbringing in NYC. The shows Adam got to see ...
December 04, 2017
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#116 - Greg Bennick (Trial, Between Earth & Sky)

Today we welcome Greg Bennick from the hardcore band Trial. You’re probably wondering, what does this have to do with emo? Fortunately for you, Greg is an amazing motivational s...
November 27, 2017
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#115 - Matt Scottoline (Everyone Everywhere, Hurry)

Matt and I talked about the Philly scene’s connection to the emo revival, Everyone Everywhere’s history and his current band Hurry. Matt also realizes I came up with IsThisBandE...
November 20, 2017
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#114 - Colin Frangicetto (Circa Survive, This Day Forward)

I’ve been wanting to get this one done for awhile and happy it finally happened. I was honored to work with Colin and Circa Survive on their first two albums at Equal Vision Rec...
November 13, 2017
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#113 - Aaron Gossett and Luke Jones (Blis.)

Today we welcome Aaron Gossett and Luke Jones from the band Blis. Go check out their new album “No One Loves You” on Sargent House. It’s one of my favorites of the year.
November 06, 2017
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#112 - Jonah Matranga (Far, New End Original, Gratitude, onelinedrawing)

Today we welcome Jonah Matranga on the podcast. You may know him from bands like Far, New End Original or Gratitude. Or as solo under his own name and onelinedrawing. He recentl...
October 30, 2017
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#111 - Anthony Roman (Garden Variety, Radio 4)

Anthony Roman, bass and vocals for the band Garden Variety is our guest for episode 111 of the podcast! This episode is supported by Mack Weldon. For the best basics a guy can g...
October 02, 2017
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#110 - Jason Heller (Writer) - Remembering Matt Bellinger (Planes Mistaken for Stars)

Today we welcome Jason Heller, writer for NPR, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone and Pitchfork. He’s also been a longtime Denver resident who was there at the beginnin...
September 11, 2017
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#109 - Jawbreaker Documentary (Dan Didier, Blake Schwarzenbach)

Dan Didier from The Promise Ring, Maritime, Vermont and currently Dramatic Lovers was a huge part of the recently released Jawbreaker documentary “Don’t Break Down.” To find out...
September 05, 2017
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#108 - Ian Metzger (Dear and the Headlights, The Gentle Hits)

Today we welcome Ian Metzger from Dear and the Headlights and The Gentle Hits. The Gentle Hits had an album come out late last year and Dear and the Headlights put out a couple ...
August 08, 2017
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#107 - Adam Rubenstein (Chamberlain/Split Lip)

I've known Adam longer than most people that I've interviewed but for some reason, we waited until year 6 to do this. I think it was because every time we hung out we ended up j...
July 31, 2017
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#106 - John Van Deusen (The Lonely Forest)

John Van Deusen's last band The Lonely Forest went on indefinite hiatus in 2014. I'd been waiting to see what one of my favorite vocalists was going to do. Patiently I wanted an...
July 10, 2017
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#105 - Chris Leo (Native Nod, The Van Pelt)

Today we have Chris Leo. He was in Native Nod, a band referenced often as an originator of screamo. Then he went on to form The Van Pelt that is well loved and should be mention...
July 03, 2017
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#104 - Cory Castro (Free Throw)

Cory Castro from Free Throw is our guest for episode 104! Free Throw just released their best work to date on Triple Crown Records, “Bear Your Mind,” and it's very worthy of you...
June 19, 2017
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#103 - Conor Murphy (Foxing, Smidley)

Our guest for episode 103 is the amazing singer for Foxing and his new side project called Smidley. The self-titled album is one of my favorites of 2017. Conor was one of the mo...
May 15, 2017
Tom Mullen

#102 - Matt Lunsford (Polyvinyl Records)

Today we welcome Polyvinyl Records co-founder Matt Lunsford to talk about the last 20 years of the label. The label is responsible for some groundbreaking albums that still get ...
May 08, 2017
Tom Mullen

#101 - Seth Nanaa (Indian Summer)

Fitting for episode 101, we go back to school with one of the forefathers of emo and welcome Seth Nanaa from Indian Summer. Indian Summer were around less than a year in the ear...
May 01, 2017
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#100 - Kevin Lyman (Warped Tour)

For episode 100, we're honored to have the founder of Warped Tour, Kevin Lyman.
April 24, 2017
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#99 - Brett Detar (The Juliana Theory)

Today we welcome Brett Detar from The Juliana Theory. The band recently announced a reunion tour so it was time to get Brett to talk with us on the podcast. Little did I kno...
April 17, 2017
Tom Mullen

#98 - Matt Wilson (Set Your Goals)

Matt Wilson from Set Your Goals took time to chat with the podcast!
March 20, 2017
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#97 - Tim Kasher (Cursive, The Good Life)

On episode 97 we welcome Tim Kasher from Cursive, The Good Life and a very successful solo career to boot with a just released album entitled “No Resolution” on 15 Passenger Rec...
March 13, 2017
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#96 - Cameron Boucher (Sorority Noise)

Sorority Noise, wrote to me, the album of the year. It’s called “You're Not As _____ As You Think” and it’s out March 17th on Triple Crown Records. If you’re listening to this i...
February 20, 2017
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#95 - Jay Adelberg (El 'N' Gee Club, Hot Topic)

Who is Jay Adelberg? Jay booked the El 'N' Gee club in Connecticut from 1991-2001 and was one of the first to jump on the emo boom by booking The Get Up Kids, Saves the Day earl...
February 13, 2017
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#94 - A Tribute to Jon Bunch

Episode 94, A Tribute to Jon Bunch. To give some context, last year at this time, episode 57 of the podcast with Jon Bunch was to my knowledge the last interview Jon did. It...
February 06, 2017
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#93 - Eric Tobin (Hopeless Records)

Today we welcome Eric Tobin from Hopeless Records. Tobin and I met during my days at Equal Vision and since crossed paths many times over the years. It was high time to have a c...
January 30, 2017
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#92 - Mark Trombino (Donut Friend, Producer, Musician)

Episode 92 is with producer, musician and Donut Friend owner Mark Trombino. Mark has had a huge impact on the independent scene not just drumming for Drive Like Jehu but for...
January 24, 2017
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#91 - Leslie Simon (Writer)

Episode 91 we welcome writer Leslie Simon. Leslie worked at Alternative Press for years and you probably know her for the books “Everybody Hurts” and “Wish You Were Here.” She a...
January 02, 2017
Tom Mullen

#90 - Fred Feldman (Triple Crown Records)

Today we welcome Triple Crown Records owner Fred Feldman! We chat about his start in the music industry, the hardcore beginnings of the label, Brand New, how the label has surv...
December 19, 2016
Tom Mullen

#89 - Rainer Maria

You’re in for a treat for episode 89! Caithlin, Kaia and William from Rainer Maria joined me in Brooklyn for a chat about what else, the past, then we touched on their upcoming ...
December 12, 2016
Tom Mullen

#88 - Pup

Today we welcome Stefan and Steve from the band Pup! We hung out in the van before their recent sold out NYC show and chatted about the Canadian scene, their amazing and inventi...
December 06, 2016
Tom Mullen

#87 - Jason Diamond (Author, Rolling Stone Sports Editor)

Welcome to episode 87, today we welcome Rolling Stone sports editor Jason Diamond. His book Searching for John Hughes came out recently and you should read it. Why is he on you ...
November 28, 2016
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#86 - Hopesfall

Today we welcome Josh Brigham and Adam Morgan from Hopesfall. I got to see this band when they first started and been friends with them ever since. I was so happy to hear about ...
November 14, 2016
Tom Mullen

#85 - Tom May (The Menzingers)

Today we welcome Tom May from The Menzingers. Tom and I discuss his hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania, advice for bands getting courted (hint: free dinners) and The Menzingers ...
November 07, 2016
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#84 - John Davis (Q and Not U, Title Tracks)

Today we welcome John Davis from Q and Not U and Title Tracks. John and I talk about his new Title Tracks album, discuss the Washington DC scene and some of his favorite bands f...
October 31, 2016
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#83 - Anthony Raneri (Bayside)

Today we welcome lead singer and guitar player Anthony Raneri from Bayside. Anthony and I talk about the new album “Vacancy,” we discuss when emo/screamo went downhill and what ...
October 20, 2016
Tom Mullen

#82 - Steve Holmes (American Football)

Welcome to Episode 82 of the Washed Up Emo Podcast. Last but not least in the American Football series is guitar player Steve Holmes. Steve and I chat about his guitar playing i...
October 19, 2016
Tom Mullen

#81 - Nate Kinsella (American Football)

Welcome to Episode 81 of the Washed Up Emo Podcast. Next up on the American Football series is Nate Kinsella. Nate although wasn’t part of the original recording, he played bass...
October 18, 2016
Tom Mullen

#80 - Mike Kinsella (American Football)

Welcome to Episode 80 of the Washed Up Emo Podcast. As far as bands go associated with emo, there isn’t one as revered as American Football. I’ve had the esteemed pleasure to h...
October 17, 2016
Tom Mullen

#79 - Steve Lamos (American Football)

Welcome to Episode 79 of the Washed Up Emo podcast. As far as bands go associated with emo, there isn’t one as revered as American Football. I’ve had the esteemed pleasure to h...
October 14, 2016
Tom Mullen

#78 - Jeff Rosenstock

Today we welcome Jeff Rosenstock for episode 78. I biked out to Greenpoint for this one at Jeff’s apartment and had a blast talking about his new album, "Worry" (Side One Dummy)...
October 11, 2016
Tom Mullen

#77 - Ben Walsh (Tigers Jaw)

Welcome to episode 77 of the Washed Up Emo Podcast. Today we welcome Ben Walsh from the band Tigers Jaw who are one of my favorites from the current scene today. Ben and I discu...