86: FinalBossFight!: FBF! On XLNC Fest, Billy Mannino and Midwest Emo | Emo Kids Anonymous

Today we are joined by Lansing Michigan's own, FinalBossFight! They discuss their band dynamics, and reflect on their creative process while working with producer Billy Mannino. We delve into their influences, experiences during their album release, and the humorous side of touring. FBF! also touches on their love for video games and how it relates to their identity, culminating in a light-hearted yet insightful discussion about their journey in the music industry. We talk about John, Billy and Sage's favorite records, and the emotional connections behind them. They also share insights into their live performances, future plans for touring, and our previous conversation with Sage's other band, No Problemo! This one is a great time. They were just announced for XLNC fest next year, congrats FBF!Emo Kids Anonymous is a podcast about emo and emo-adjacent music. With multiple new episodes every week, Emo Kids Anonymous is your home for everything emo. Previous guests include Saturdays At Your Place, Kerosene Heights, Winona Fighter, Origami Angel, Greywind, sports., Riley!, and so many others. EKA is co-hosted, co-produced and co-created by Amanda Valdivieso and Robb Laffoon.Use “EMOKIDS” at checkout and your first bottle of BROTEGE is only $10!www.brotege.comJOIN 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!www.emokidsanonymous.comNew 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(@amazingamanda_eka on tiktok & @amazingamanda_emokidsanon on IG)