Emo Homies

Amber gets the opportunity to sit down with Ben Mench (creator of the Emo Orchestra), Evan ogers (conductor/arranger of the Emo Orchestra), Nick Thomas (singer of The Spill Canvas), and Emily from the Weill Center. They discuss the current tour with the Emo Orchestra and The Spill Canvas, upcoming shows including at the Weill Center in Sheboygan, WI on May 9, how to get tickets to that, and more! An episode that you won't want to miss. 

Amber is back from her short (unintentional) break, and she catches you up on what she's been up to in the concert scene. 

If you have been following the podcast, you probably know that Amber is a full blown lyric girly. This episode she interviews, Wes of Sunday Morning (one of her favorite bands right now), and they talk about the Eternal Grief album, lyrics, and more all before the band comes to Milwaukee 4/6 at X-Ray Arcade. Definitely an episode and a show you won't want to miss!

Amber sits down with Will of Blind Knives to discuss his debut EP, Window, his start in music, and how everything Blind Knives came to be. Amber also catches you up on what she's been up to as well as what's coming up!

Amber goes through what songs would be on her Valentines Day mixtape and why. Feel free to send to your crush or love :) 

What would your top song on Myspace be? Amber and Ben from Free Friends discuss this topic, Amber's favorite cover song (ever), and so much more in this episode! Definitely a great conversation that you don't want to miss!

Amber sits down with Enoma, the guitarist of the band, HAUNTER, and they talk about HAUNTER's debut EP, GAMEBOY, the importance of building connections, and more!

Amber sits down with one of her local Emo Homies, John, and they discuss his goal of attending 52 concerts in a year (52 weeks) and surpassing it. If you love live music and attending shows, this is an episode that you won't want to miss out on. 

Amber sits down with Reid of Hot Mess to talk all things of the new band, Hot Mess, the Holiday show with Lake Drive, and celebrate the 50th episode of Emo Homies.

Amber recounts her experience at the 2025 Vans Warped Tour date in Orlando. 

Amber sits down with TJ of ANTHMS and discuss their upcoming tour, the new record, as well as the many things TJ does to contribute to the Connecticut scene such as putting on the Shoreline Summerfest . Also, Amber shares some exciting updates. 

A festive episode which features Amber talking about her experience seeing Pierce the Veil headline for the first time and the joys of Halloween. 

WARNING: EXPLICIT Amber sits down some of the members of the band, Tiny Voices, and they discuss the band's start playing covers, touring, Guitar Hero, and so much more. Definitely an episode you won't want to miss with lots of laughs and even some singing!

Amber sits down with Kevin Tiernan of Frightful Places, and they discuss his influences, their favorite Movements songs, Warped Tour experiences, and so much more. Tune in to start your spooky season right! Also, Amber shares some updates on her recent concert experiences (Knifeplay, Spanish Love Songs, Cartel & Sports)

Amber updates you on what's been going on in her life recently (updates/MGK's pop up concert/Falling In Reverse) along with sharing some childhood memories and what's to come with this new season of Emo Homies. 

Amber sits down with musician, Mike Goodrick who started doing playing all requests- acoustic emo nights. Amber and Mike discuss how the acoustic emo nights came to be and what goals Mike has for the future as well as all the amazing things he has accomplished already (as well as a special cider that was created for him!).

FINALLYYYYYY get to listen to Amber as she sits down to do some recap from TMBTWT Year 2 with the artists going over the highlights from the show. 

Origami Summer stopped in Milwaukee during their Midwest at Best tour and made the time to sit down with Amber. They talk about the experience of touring, advice for new bands, and reflect on their growth. 

TAKE ME BACK TO WARPED TOUR II is almost here, and for this episode, Amber sits down with Betty, the front woman of Gold Steps. They talk about how excited they are for the show, for Gold Steps to headline, and reminisce on the magic of Warped Tour.    Reminders tickets for TMBTWT are on sale at Falcon Bowl's website and will be available at the door. Hope to see you there!

BONUS EPISODE! Amber wanted to sit down with all of the artists performing on the TAKE ME BACK TO WARPED TOUR bill so you all get an extra episode this month. Amber and Lake sit down and share their excitement for TMBTWT and dive more into Lake's artistry specifically his brand new album that came out 6/3/25. 

TAKE ME BACK TO WARPED is right around the corner! Amber continues sitting down with all of the artists on the bill, and today she interviews Callback. Callback is the first band outside of Milwaukee of the Take Me Back to Warped Tour bill, and we are so excited for you all to see them on June 13th, and this episode will help give you some insight on who they are before the show!

We are less than one month away from the second TAKE ME BACK TO WARPED TOUR! Amber sits down with OurVanity to talk about the show and give people some background on their sound and their story. Definitely an interview you won't want to miss! Reminder- Tickets to TMBTWT can be purchased on Falcon Bowl's website. 

Amber sits down with the band, SHOOBIE to discuss their upcoming performance at Down on Downer's battle of the bands. The band shares their thoughts on the opportunity to battle Chapped Lips & Diet Lite along with providing insights on their musical journeys and tastes. 

Did someone say Battle of the Bands? That's right! Down on Downer is putting together their first Battle of the Bands to take place on May 16, 2025 at Radio Milwaukee ft. Chapped Lips, Shoobie, and Diet Lite. Amber sits down with Chapped Lips to discuss the upcoming Battle of the Bands show along with some of their history as a band.

The No License Tour stop in Milwaukee was legendary! Amber and her new homie, Lake sit down and do a recap of the concert and their thoughts on the performances of Honest Av, Damien Styles, and Z. Also, they talk about Lake's newest project and what's ahead for him. 

Amber sits down with local Milwaukee artist, Micah Emrich discussing his latest release, "ICU", his creative process, and what fuels his sound. This conversation is full of Micah's insight on what it takes to make authentic and heartfelt music, and of course some emo vibes too!

Amber chats with Jake and Luke of Star Student, a midwest based emo band. They reminisce about some deep dive memories from their youth as well as their Warped Tour experiences. Also, they talk about how music has shaped their experiences and how it's an integral part of their lives.  If you’re into behind-the-scenes music talk, scene nostalgia, and unfiltered band stories, this episode is for you!

Amber sits down with indie pop artist Rauly from Fullerton, California, and they discuss his creative journey, his approach to music-making, and the experiences that have shaped his sound. Tune in for their conversation filled with stories, music industry insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at his artistic process. Also... is Amber going to Warped? Listen to find out!

Amber sits down with Zack, the lead singer of one of her favorite bands, When the Sun Sets. They talk about touring, writing processes, Warped tour, advocating for mental health and of course, Dunker and the Donut crew. This is an episode you won't want to miss!

Amber sits down with local Milwaukee band, BRONCO to discuss releasing their debut album, touring, and how their different influences come together to create their unique sound. 

Amber talks about what she's excited for in 2025 and goes over her 2024 Spotify wrapped!

Merry Christmas! Amber and her friend, Carolyn sit down and talk about their experience seeing 102.1's Big Snow Show with the All American Rejects. They also get into the holiday spirit and talk about some of their Christmas favorites. 

Amber does another interview- this time with Bryan and Codie from Mighty Vices. Throughout the interview, there is lots of laughter, discussion of core Warped Tour memories, and our first concerts. One thing is for sure, this interview will always be a core memory for Amber, and she can't wait for you to listen!

Amber sits down with local pop punk artist, Aidan Valentine, and their conversation covers his new music, what it's like being a musician while simultaneously being a content creator, and even their favorite movies. Amber also shares her experience seeing When the Sun Sets at their Milwaukee stop. 

Autumn is such a busy season, especially for a music lover! After a brief time away, the girls are back with some updates on concert adventures (particularly The Rave headliners Underoath, Sleeping With Sirens, and Neck Deep). Predictions for Warped Tour 2025 continue, as well as the buzz of excitement about finally getting to see Chicago band When the Sun Sets perform with some of Amber and Emily’s local favorite bands. 

Interview Time! Amber sits down with Ben Moyle, venue manger for the Milwaukee DIY venue, Down On Downer, and they talk all things regarding the venue and putting on DIY shows. 

At this point it’s no secret, whispers of Warped Tour 2025 are everywhere you turn. Amber and Emily have been wishing for this miracle forever and remain cautiously optimistic while deliberating over what the resurgence of this festival could bring. But with excitement comes the worries, starting with the likely involvement of Live Nation and Ticketmaster. The girls discuss a recently viewed documentary about the influence of these corporate giants on the music industry. For more information, check out https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8RhWL4d/

One year on the books! Emily and Amber celebrate their first year of being your Emo Homies by reminiscing on their favorite moments, highlights, and hopes for the future. They conclude that being emo isn't something that's a trend, but it's something you feel in your heart. As summer comes to a close, Emily and Amber look forward to album releases and cozy local shows. 

Attention pop punk fans! Amber and Emily got an awesome opportunity to interview local pop punk artist Hayden of the band HAYDEN.  This interview is jam packed with stories from Hayden’s musical beginnings, to his time working with members from All Time Low, to his recently released EP and more! **Also, we apologize for some sound difficulties/distortion at certain parts.**

Indie crowds are soooo different than emo crowds! The girls cover seeing The Band Camino, where being an emo kid in an indie crowd feels like a fish out of water, Sad Summer Fest feeling like a mini Warped Tour, and All Time Low celebrating their 20th anniversary with an intimate requests only show. 

Amber and Emily interview journalist Allen Halas, who recently experienced going viral for using AI technology to produce a pop punk song. Allen talks to the girls about his experience with getting the inside scoop on all things concerts and music events and his company Breaking and Entering, which focuses on covering Milwaukee music news.  The group also tosses around their thoughts on the future of music with TikTok and AI technology. 

The girls recap their second half of Summerfest 2024 experiences including their jam packed day on Fourth of July. They also highlight some things that they’re excited for coming up including Sad Summerfest and recently announced fall shows.

The adventures of Amber and Emily continue with festival season kicking off, starting with the inaugural Take Me Back to Warped Tour! In other news, guess who got some tea firsthand from Beauty School Dropout?? Tune in to hear all the details of Summerfest opening day and the full breakdown of Not Just A Phase Fest.

Better late than never! This episode focuses on music news and song releases. The girls also talk about band merch and streaming versus the radio, followed by attempting to sort through some of the industry drama. 

Amber and Emily sit down for an interview with AJ from Alley Eyes. The group gives recommendations on how to have a great concert attending experience throughout the episode and how to apply these ideas to the upcoming Take Me Back to Warped Tour show. AJ, Amber, and Emily talk about how they get ready for shows, the best ways they’ve found to meet artists, and AJ’s experiences as a member and managerial role in Alley Eyes. The end of the episode features HAYDEN and his band mates covering their suggestions on how to get ready for Take Me Back to Warped Tour.

Hold on tight for a rollercoaster of a show where Amber and Emily bounce around from topic to topic, covering the latest Lake Drive/Blame My Youth show, networking with radio personalities, upcoming local music events to mark on your calendars and more!

Amber and Emily talk all about generational differences and experiences within the scene. The girls discuss 20 year milestones over various sub-genres of alternative music, what turning into an elder emo feels like, and upcoming tours and music news.

Time for an interview! Members from the bands, Lake Drive, Alley Eyes, and HAYDEN all sit down with Amber to reminisce about the Warped Tour years and talk all things Take Me Back to Warped Tour. The group goes into detail of what to expect for the upcoming show and also highlights fond memories related to their experiences within the music scene. 

How many shows can we make in one summer? Amber & Emily discuss all of the awesome shows coming up that have been announced including Take Me Back to Warped Tour sponsored by your Emo Homies! Also, they highlight a few the recent shows they've been to including seeing Fall Out Boy at their Milwaukee date. 

Amber & Emily catch up on recent shows they've been to, and talk about all the exciting shows that are coming up so far for summer!