Sparta has a new album called Cut A Silhouette is out May 29th on Equal Vision Records! Jim and I speak about guitar tones, recording with J Robbins, co-writing for the first time on a song with Frank Iero, and how Sparta connected with Equal Vision. Lastly we talk about Jim always taking it to the bridge. You’ll get it when you listen.
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#275 - Rob Pettersen (Portraits Of Past)
22/05/2026 | 1h 17 mins.
The 90s resurgence continues! The band have a bunch of upcoming shows including new music on the horizon. If you haven't heard, Portraits Of Past also recently released a cover of Rites of Spring on a split 7" with Saetia on Solid Brass. A fun conversation with a legend of the 90s era. Hope you enjoy!
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#274 - Ethan Willard (Marietta)
18/05/2026 | 56 mins.
After a decade of silence, Marietta is officially back and currently in the middle of a massive resurgence. We talk about the feeling Ethan felt after going to Best Friends Forever, the emo revival, a resurgence of new generations getting into emo, and the upcoming shows.
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#273 - Kevin Duquette (Topshelf Records)
14/05/2026 | 1h 44 mins.
Today on the podcast is Kevin Duquette from Topshelf Records! They just turned 20 years and Kevin and speak about the label over the years, the changes and what Kevin and the crew are looking forward to. As always a great conversation about the state of emo and the once revival era that’s coming up more and more as the eras have done before.
Topshelf Records 101 on WUER
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#272 - Jon Cattivera (Time Spent Driving)
13/04/2026 | 1h 1 mins.
Jon and I chat about the recently released 25th Anniversary reissue of "Just Enough Bright," emo, and Wendy's.
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