Concrete Castles are ready to release their debut album Wish I Missed U, out September 17th via Velocity Records / Equal Vision Records They joined me for this episode to discuss the writing/recording process, what it’s like to be part of this trio, and their real feelings about finally releasing this music. You can preorder the album now and check out a few tracks from the album.
We talk about the band’s beginning, working with Alan Day (Four Year Strong) & the debut single “Burn,” the music video, signing to Equal Vision Records + more! Check out the “Burn” music video: https://youtu.be/vrD_c4f9g8E
If you want to know anything about the history of emo, Tom Mullen is the person to ask. After hosting a podcast called Washed Up Emo, he collected the stories he heard from scene heavyweights and put together a book titled the Anthology of Emo.
Fast forward to 2020 and The Anthology Of Emo: Volume 2 has just been released. Listen in as Tom calls into The Gunz Show to chat about the book, the bands, and the nostalgia that fuels the project.
The two also discuss kickstarting your own scene, Equal Vision Records, and more. Hit play now!
Johnny Minardi joins Scott to talk about the FBR glory days, being a family man, and Equal Vision Records.
The latest recruits to Equal Vision Records, Northern Faces recently released their debut EP Southern Places, a strong effort consisting of five self-produced tunes that spotlight the band’s indie rock roots while pulling elements from noise, experimental, and even blues rock.
Anberlin are almost ready to reveal their ninth studio album CURRENCY, due out November 11, via Equal Vision Records. But first, the quintet, helmed by Matty Mullins, has unleashed their new single, “GRAVITY.” Excitingly, this LP is the first one to feature Matty Mullins as the lead vocalist. Mullins says of the single, “’GRAVITY’ is about coming to terms with the fact that our time here is limited and choosing to live in a way that leaves nothing unsaid and nothing undone. It wrestles with the weight of mortality, but ultimately finds peace in letting go of fear and embracing the people, moments,… Read more »
Kaonashi has revealed a thrilling new single and accompanying music video for “Typing…” out via Equal Vision Records. This offering follows up their June 2025 LP release, I Want To Go Home., also available via Equal Vision. “Typing…” is the scathing hardcore you need right now, with blunt lyrics: “The way you live/You’re full of shit/You make me sick/Sorry not sorry bitch.” Check out the new track below. This fall, Kaonashi has an expansive tour run, including a support slot with The Callous Daoboys. Check out all of their upcoming shows below and grab tickets here. Tour Dates:
The dog days of summer call for some absolute bangers from the alternative world. Luckily, year after year, some of the most beloved acts in rock and emo unleashed dazzling LPs in the month of August to keep our playlists in tip-top shape. From Frank Iero‘s debut solo record Stomaches to Say Anything‘s …Is a Real Boy, all the way to Hellogoodbye‘s Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs! and The Academy Is…’s Fast Times At Barrington High, these 25 album anniversaries will give you something to celebrate all month long. Say Anything — …Is A Real Boy Released on: August 3, 2004, via Doghouse Records.Standout… Read more »
If you’re ready to have a nostalgia-inducing summer at Warped Tour and the idobi Radio Summer School Tour, you can supercharge the good vibes by celebrating these June album anniversaries. From blink-182‘s iconic Enema Of The State and Dude Ranch to My Chemical Romance‘s Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge, there’s no shortage of alternative staples to play over and over again. Check out the 53 must-listen rock, emo, and pop-punk album anniversaries taking place in June below. blink-182 — Enema Of The State Released on: June 1, 1999, via MCA Records.Standout Tracks: “All The Small Things” & “What’s My Age… Read more »
It’s time for a new year and a new you, but you don’t have to get all entirely new music! If you need a heaping dose of nostalgia or a grim reminder of your own mortality, you can celebrate these classic alternative, pop-punk, metal, and rock album anniversaries. From Panic! At The Disco‘s Vices & Virtues and as Pretty. Odd., all the way to Simple Plan‘s No Pads, No Helmets…Just Balls, and Fall Out Boy‘s So Much (For)Stardust, these 35 alternative album anniversaries will help you get through your wintry, rainy March. Games We Play — Life’s Going Great Released on: March 1, 2024, via… Read more »
