75. Drought: Craigslist Connections, East Bay Hardcore & the Making of Souvenir | Emo Kids Anonymous

In this episode of EKA, I'm joined by Drought. We explore their origins, influences, and the challenges of navigating the Bay Area music scene. From their Craigslist origin story to today, the Drought story is one of determination, drive, and doing things differently now that they're older and wiser. Drought shares insights on their recording process for their debut album 'Souvenir' and reflects on their past musical journeys, emphasizing a renewed enthusiasm for music and the positive changes within the scene, including inclusivity. They share memorable live show experiences, emphasizing the chaotic yet exhilarating nature of smaller venues. The band delves into their songwriting process, revealing how collaboration and experimentation lead to unexpected creative outcomes. Looking ahead to the future of Drought, they express excitement about future projects. The conversation concludes with a light-hearted discussion about the Mount Rushmore of Bay Area bands, showcasing their deep appreciation for the local music scene. Go check out their debut album Souvenir, available now on Iodine Records. 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. Guests include Saturdays At Your Place, Kerosene Heights, Winona Fighter, Origami Angel, Greywind, sports., Riley!, and so many others.JOIN OUR DISCORD!https://discord.gg/78WpHArYFollow us on other platforms:Twitter: @emokidsanonpodInstagram: @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.comFollow @EmoKidsAnonymous on all social media platforms!New episodes drop every Wednesday as well as artist interviews on Monday and Fridays! Be sure to like and subscribe!Follow Robb(@RobbLaffoon on all social media platforms)Follow Amanda(@amazingamandareelztalk on youtube, @amazingamanda_eka on tiktok and @amazingamanda_emokidsanon on IG)