65. Origami Angel: Ryland Heagy talks Pokemon, Pop Punk, Chief Keef, Combat & The Current State of Emo | Emo Kids Anonymous

In the biggest EKA interview yet, Robb and Amanda are joined by Ryland Heagy of Origami Angel to talk everything Gami. The conversation explores the band's origins, musical influences, and the unique challenges of being a two-piece band. They discuss the importance of community, the role of production in shaping sound, and the impact of cultural icons on music. Ryland shares insights into his creative process, guitar techniques, and the significance of live performances, all while emphasizing the importance of staying true to one's musical vision. Ryland discusses the evolution of their music, the significance of unique guitar tunings, and the eclectic nature of their records. He reflects on the band's influence in the emo scene, the responsibility that comes with it, and the importance of artistic integrity. The discussion also touches on the youth movement in emo, the impact of Counterintuitive Records, and the anticipation for new music. We even dive into the making of Robb's favorite record of the 2020s, Stay Golden by Combat, an album Ryland produced!Additionally, Ryland shares his thoughts on pop culture references, including Pokemon, and the significance of their music in the current landscape. We even chat a little Chief Keef here as well. It was an absolute honor being joined by Ryland and we hope you enjoy the conversation!Emo Kids Anonymous is a podcast about pop punk, emo and everything else. With new episodes every Wednesday along with artist interviews on Mondays and Fridays, Emo Kids Anonymous is the home of everything emo. Past guests include Saturdays At Your Place, Kerosene Heights, Winona Fighter, Origami Angel(!!!), sports., Combat, Riley!, and so many others.www.emokidsanonymous.comSubscribe to stay up to date!Follow us on other platforms:X: @emokidsanonpodIG: @emokidsanonymousTikTok: @emokidsanonymousEmo Kids Anonymous is Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon.Emo Kids Anonymous is a proud part of Never A Phase Network. Please follow and subscribe to stay up to date!www.neveraphasenetwork.com