You, Me, and the Scene

This week the ladies ease back into the podcast realm by going through Amanda's ever running list of hypothetical band names. Would you sign any of these bands? Did they accidentally name YOUR band? Do you get any of these Simpsons references?!

 In this episode the gang is joined by their pals who are definitely NOT narcissists, Zach and Betty from Gold Steps! Find out what the band has been up to since Betty’s last appearance on the podcast - covers, new music, plenty of shows, all discussed with a healthy sprinkling of hatred for Ticketmaster, of course.  Follow us: @itsymatspod @thrillhousemedia @hayhalsey @itscourttt10 Follow Gold Steps: @Goldstepsmusic Stream Narcissist: https://shorturl.at/agX57

In this episode the gang covers some pressing headlines in music. Why is Amazon selling band merch? Would you want to make money on your favorite artists' music? And how the hell is Blue Ridge Rock Festival still taking money from people?! Links: JKBX - Collect royalties from your favorite songs: https://shorturl.at/cqHT8 Blue Ridge Rock Festival statement: https://shorturl.at/lnrAX Blue Ridge's allegedly "outdated website": https://shorturl.at/hzJS7

This episode the gals cover Tiktok's favorite topic: industry plants! Do they truly exist? Have they infiltrated the scene? Does anyone else remember Pete Wentz's Livejournal?! Ryan Ross and Pete Wentz: The True Origins of Panic! At the Disco essay: https://shorturl.at/tzPXZ

The ladies bring out their significant others for a Valentine’s Day special! Did the real husbands of Revival Recordings grow up emo? What’s on their ‘do not play’ wedding playlists? Should the gang invest in podcast chaps?! Find out in episode 22!

This episode Thrillhouse and Courtney are joined by fellow Revival jack-of-all-trades, Flynn Norris! The group sympathizes with Sleep Token fans, talks opinions on Poppy, and finds out just how Flynn went from ‘boy band pop boy’ to trusted Revival team member.

This week the ladies are back from their holiday hiatus! Amanda, Hayley, and Courtney discuss what they've been up to since 2023 - their Revival Wrap Up playlists, the flu, and an engagement?! The group then dives into the ever-updating scene headlines, because what is Paramore up to, anyway?

Season one of You, Me , & the Scene is a wrap! Join the ladies for one last episode until the new year where they talk Revival updates, current internet discourse (tip your merch people!!!), and their Spotify Wrapped predictions. And if you take one thing from this episode, it should be a renewed anger towards U2. See you all in January!

Join us this week as we welcome the newest members of the Revival Recordings family— Ghost Chant! Hayley, Thrillhouse, and Courtney get to know a few members of this NY based band. Dan and Gus tell us all about growing up in the Hudson Valley music scene, how their band came to be, and even nerded out a bit. Then they reversed the roles and asked the hosts a few questions of their own. The only way to find out the coolest item everyone has hanging out in their bedrooms is to watch now!

It’s just Courtney & Thrillhouse on the mic this week! They deem Blue Ridge Rock Festival the “Emo Fyre Fest”, talk the messiness of dropping off a tour last minute, and dive into dog pit gate. They are then joined by the one… the only… Dennis Lee! The trio talks about Dennis’ high school music influences, the early days of Alesana, sobriety, and the hosts make sure to ask him the most important question of all— how often does he think about the Roman Empire?!

This week we kick off with a few quick updates (RIP Jimmy Buffett and Steve Harwell) and question what the f*** is going on with festivals lately. Then join the hosts as they play a game of “Don’t Get Me Started: Music Edition.” Do we care if you wear band tees of bands you don’t listen to? Can toxic fandoms just not? Can Thea even name three Alesana songs?! Listen now to find out— along with many other topics we probably actually shouldn’t have even gotten started on!

This week we are joined by Jesse James Smith and keep things as unhinged as ever! Witness the official debut of The Elder Emo Barbie, learn how Amanda and Jesse help keep each other sane on tour, and hear E and Hayley confess to their fanfic writing years! Let us know— Should we get matching tattoos of our old embarrassing screen names? Did you ever write fanfic? Can we still rock tripp pants?!?!

We kick off this episode with our usual updates, leading us to discuss how some of our favorite early 2000s TV shows just did not age well and how Barbie really is THAT bitch… that made E’s mom cry 😅 Then we are joined by Pat Thompson! We take a dive into the origin of Alesana and the many side projects that have come along with it, including Pat’s newest musical venture, Jotaro. From tour van seating arrangements to onstage collisions to the deep meaning behind the lyrics, we cover it all! And Pat reveals his secret to looking so youthful— but you’ll just have to listen to find that one out 😝

We’re back after our bye week and took absolutely no time jumping right back into the chaos! In this week’s episode, Hayley, Thrillhouse, & E catch up on what they’ve been up to lately and answer some FAQ from our listeners. And as always, we’re asking the hard hitting questions— Is Sleep Token just the guy from Creed? Do people need to touch grass more? And what is the name of that guy from ‘The Office’ ?!

In this week’s episode, Hayley and Courtney have a very important and open conversation with Leaf Ciaz, the Campaign Coordinator and Prevention Educator of Our Music, My Body, a non-profit that raises awareness about sexual harassment and violence in the music scene and works toward creating a fun and consensual music experience for all. After the hosts’ usual updates, they are joined by Leaf to discuss how Our Music, My Body started and the goals of the campaign, how do we hold people accountable, and if it’s possible to separate the art from the artist. If you or anyone you know needs resources, please go to http://linktr.ee/RevivalxOMMB.

In this week’s episode, we are joined by the dudes of Bardown Breakdown to talk all things Bardown Breakfest! We discuss how Mikey’s love for hockey and pop punk turned into a podcast with now over 200 episodes, how Justin came to join Mikey & Tom as a host, and what really goes into putting on a festival. Tune in for all the chaos and dirty jokes we could pack into this short amount of time and by the end you might just be asking yourself, “Is that really a band that has played at The Milestone?”

This week the hosts are joined by their first guests outside of the Revival realm, Morgan Freed and T.J. Petracca! We got to chat with the founders of Emo Nite LA about how the company started with an iPad on a Tuesday night in Echo Park and has exploded into a business of many ventures. We dive deep into Emo Nite lore, the ups & downs of the business (sewage filled green rooms anyone?!), and what exciting things are up next for these dudes!

Are you in an up-and-coming band and curious about a label’s A&R process? Well on this week’s episode the hosts are joined by Kevin Ragusa, the VP of A&R at Revival Recordings and they talk all things “artists and repertoire,” including why that name makes no sense! The team discusses their process of discovering bands, how the label narrows down what bands they go for, and all the red flags they look for when going through these steps. Everything from social media faux pas to how to act during meetings to why we call Kevin “Goose” is packed into this episode. If you want to know the do’s and don’ts your band should be focusing on before talking to a label, this is a must listen for you!

In this week’s episode we start off with discussing how the scene was recently bamboozled by Bamboozle and some exciting recent tour announcements! The hosts are then joined by Jeremy from Nicolas Rage! In honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, we open up about some of our own struggles, how music has helped us, and the importance of having albums like ‘Personal Party’ to relate to when you’re going through tough times. If you or anyone you know needs immediate help with your mental health, please text or call 988.

Are you sick of ticket fees? Do you agree that consistently attending concerts is just too unaffordable these days? Do you feel like you’re fighting for your life every time you log on and try to purchase tickets? Well, we understand your struggle! In this episode Amanda, Hayley, & Courtney dive into the controversial history of Ticketmaster and the issues we are still facing as fans decades later. We definitely don’t claim to be lawyers and we certainly don’t have all the answers, but one thing we know for sure is it’s time for a big change in live music!

In this week’s episode we are celebrating the TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF REVIVAL RECORDINGS!!! We first kick off with Courtney, Hayley, Thrillhouse, & E diving into news from the scene where they chat about Fall Out Boy’s new album, ‘So Much (For) Stardust,’ some upcoming tour announcements, and what’s new in the Revival realm. Then Hayley & Thrillhouse get competitive with our favorite label dads, Shawn Milke & Nick Onorato! Starting at timestamp 28:24, the Revival team pulls 32 albums from the label archives over the past decade and goes March Maddness on them! (Yes, we know it’s now April) In a March Maddness style bracket, they narrow down these albums, making some hard decisions along the way, to a final champion that may surprise you! Do you agree with our picks? Which albums would have made it to your final four? Let us know! There might also be some exciting news announced in this episode about one of our Revival bands… but you’ll have to listen and find out for yourself!

In this week’s episode we are joined by Gold Steps’ very own, Liz! We kick off by discussing the process of signing to Revival, what they have been working on in the studio, and the new direction the band is headed. Between the laughs and a lot of Taylor Swift talk, we open up to a deeper conversation about finding and contributing to the female perspective in music and the difficulties of being a woman on tour.  Want to know what Gold Steps has coming up? Want to know what Liz’ tour essentials are? Want to know about being a female in the industry? We got you! P.S. Happy Women’s History Month! 

In this episode we are joined by Kaci, who is one of our A&R reps at Revival! We discuss how the environment of live music is changing, the lost art of show etiquette, and some of the best concerts we’ve ever been to. Are we getting too old for festivals? Probably. Are tiktokers to blame for everything? Maybe. Do assless chaps get brought up again? Most definitely! But that’s show biz baby!

On this week’s episode the hosts start off by discussing their different opinions on the recent album releases from Pierce the Veil and Paramore. They then jump into a second segment where they share their all time favorite songs, albums, & artists! Any guesses on what will be on their lists? Do you have a tunnel song? What do you consider a no-skips album? The episode then ends with a special surprise guest, Luanne! 

In this weeks episode the hosts discuss major band breakups & makeups in celebration of Valentine’s Day! How does the resurgence of the scene influence these band comebacks? Are these bands here to stay? And was MCR’s breakup a pivotal moment in Millennial history?

In the first ever episode of You, Me, & the Scene, you‘ll get to know the hosts and take a drive down memory lane! We answer many questions like: Who are we? How did we end up in the music industry? What got us into the scene? And the most important question of them all, are all chaps actually assless?!