Episode 360: Thanks! I Hate It (Pop Punk/Emo) [California]

Episode 360 features Thanks! I Hate It from Hollister, CA. I spoke with Joel and Ryan to talk about their recent Midwest tour, traveling in an RV, balancing remote work while on the road, and what it really looks like to grind as an independent band in today’s music landscape. We got into their songwriting process, the emotional themes behind their music, and how they have carved out their sound in the modern emo and pop punk scene. Thanks! I Hate It is a self described Mid Westcoast Emo band blending the heart tugging vulnerability of Midwest emo with the high energy punch of pop punk. Drawing inspiration from bands like Real Friends, Hot Mulligan, and The Wonder Years, they have developed a sound that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Their sophomore album Scatterbrain, released in fall 2025, has been praised as a major step forward in both songwriting and production. The band is also known for their creatively bold song titles, and on this episode I featured the track “Tonight’s the Night You Hit Your Dad.” Thanks for listening and for continuing to support independent and local artists.   UPCOMING TOUR DATES    SUNFO + THANKS! I HATE IT OKC → XLNC 3/31 OKLAHOMA CITY @ RESONANT HEAD 4/1 ST. LOUIS @ MOSHMELLOW 4/2 INDIANAPOLIS @ HEALER 4/3 DETROIT @ THE SYNDICATE 4/4 BAY CITY @ XLNC FEST     Please follow, rate, or review the podcast wherever you are streaming if you’d like to help us out.  -- Part-Time Rockstar Productions is available in the DMV for music videos and live filming.