Nate Hardy on Emo Culture, Sad Music & Microwave’s Evolut...

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Microwave frontman Nate Hardy joins OurSpace with Matt Vettese for a deep dive into the band’s evolution, the emo revival, mental health in music culture, and the future of Microwave. Fresh off the 10 Years of Much Love anniversary tour with Anthony Green, Nate opens up about: Why Much Love exploded years after release Touring with Anthony Green The resurgence of emo and post-hardcore The “sad as fuck” era of emo culture How Microwave’s songwriting has changed The shift toward optimism on Let’s Start Degeneracy New Microwave music currently in the works Dream collaborations and future plans OurSpace with Matt Vettese is now powered by elderemo.com — shop emo and pop punk apparel for yourself, your kids, and even your pets. Use code OURSPACE for 15% off your next order. https://elderemo.com/OURSPACE -- Remember to leave a review + 5 stars if you enjoyed this chat! Follow Microwave on Spotify, Apple Music, and wherever you stream music to stay updated on new songs and upcoming tours.

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This episode was published on May 20, 2026.

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Microwave frontman Nate Hardy joins OurSpace with Matt Vettese for a deep dive into the band’s evolution, the emo revival, mental health in music culture, and the future of Microwave. Fresh off the 10 Years of Much Love anniversary tour with Anthony...

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