Josh | Emo At Heart

Reviews
Total Slacker – Parallels

When I’m listening to an album with the intent of reviewing it, oftentimes I’ll try and imagine what a particular singer/songwriter/musician is putting into any given section of any given song, and whether I’m right or wrong, I can usually come up with some semblance of meaning. Early on, this was not one of those times. Now I don’t know Tucker Rountree at all – guitarist/vocalist of Brooklyn trio Total Slacker – but in trying to figure out his band’s latest album, Parallels, I just …

2 years ago by Josh

Podcast
Emo At Heart Podcast #6 – Dayna Ghiraldi-Travers (Big Picture Media)

The Emo At Heart Podcast, Episode #6: Dayna Ghiraldi-Travers of Big Picture Media

In this episode I talk to Dayna Ghiraldi-Travers of Big Picture Media (far right, above), a full service PR agency based in New York City. We talk about BPM’s upcoming 10th anniversary, as well as Emo At Heart’s 5th, our early musical discoveries, and a lot of the projects we’ve worked on together over the past few years. There’s also a fair amount of story time in this episodes, from both sides.…

2 years ago by Josh

Podcast
Emo At Heart Podcast #5 – Phil Cohen (Blackout Balter)

The Emo At Heart Podcast, Episode #5: Phil Cohen of Blackout Balter

In this episode I talk to Phil Cohen of Blackout Balter (far left, above) about their latest EP, Twist & Bend, recorded at The Killers’ Las Vegas studio. We also talk a lot about Phil’s background as a minor league hockey player and as an officer in the Air Force and how those varied experiences shaped his life and musical endeavors.

The music in today’s episode is “Marionette” off of Twist & Bend, …

2 years ago by Josh

Reviews
The Brevet – Embers: Ch. 2

I listen to a lot of Hamilton – like, a lot a lot, so it was only a matter of time until my review spins of The Brevet’s latest EP, Embers: Ch. 2, would come up against Lin-Manuel Miranda’s magnum opus; except this time while I ordinarily would have been focused on the events of the American Revolutionary War, I kept coming back to this Southern California quartet.

In the play, chief antagonist Aaron Burr is not so much indecisive as he is immovable on …

2 years ago by Josh

Podcast
Emo At Heart Podcast #4: 2016 Vans Warped Tour Special, Part 2 — Young Guns, With Confidence, Can You Hear Me?

The Emo At Heart Podcast, Episode #4: 2016 Vans Warped Tour Special, Part 2.

In this episode I talk to Young Guns, With Confidence, and Can You Hear Me?. The start times for each interview are below.

Young Guns – 0’54” With Confidence – 8’46” Can You Hear Me? – 14’58”

Enjoy!

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2 years ago by Josh

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Emo At Heart Podcast #3: 2016 Vans Warped Tour Special, Part 1 — SYKES, Against The Current, The Heirs

The Emo At Heart Podcast, Episode #3: 2016 Vans Warped Tour Special, Part 1.

In this episode I talk to SYKES, Against The Current, and The Heirs. Stay tuned next week for Part 2! The start times for each interview are below.

SYKES – 0’43” Against The Current – 6’29” The Heirs – 12’30”

Enjoy!

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2 years ago by Josh

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Emo At Heart Podcast #2: Juliet Simms

The Emo At Heart Podcast, Episode #2; Juliet Simms.

In this episode I talk to Juliet Simms about her music career, her past crowdfunding success, and how that led to the creation of her new EP, From The Grave. We also talk about one of the EP’s tracks, “Frances”, named after Frances Bean daughter of Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love. We also discuss Juliet’s past involvement with the Vans Warped Tour – including the crew being on hand for her wedding – and the workshops …

2 years ago by Josh

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Emo At Heart Podcast #1: Bryce Avary (The Rocket Summer)

The Emo At Heart Podcast, Episode #1; Bryce Avary of The Rocket Summer.

In this episode I talk to Bryce Avary of The Rocket Summer about his new album, Zoetic, his recent tour, and the future of the band among other things. I also shares some fond memories of The Rocket Summer, including a near-15-year-old show at a college cafeteria in central Connecticut. We also talk about the legacy of David Bowie and Prince, and Bryce shares his memories of seeing Prince perform in person.…

2 years ago by Josh

Podcast
The Emo At Heart Podcast Is On The Air

The Emo At Heart Podcast is officially here! I’ve been wanting to produce an ongoing podcast for EAH for quite some time and am thrilled to finally announce it’s launch. You can listen to the teaser below, and be on the look out for our first official episode featuring Bryce Avary of The Rocket Summer out this Friday, July 8th!

In the meantime, please subscribe to stay up to date on all our new episodes through either iTunes or Google Play Store.

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2 years ago by Josh

Reviews
Empty Houses – Daydream

Ali Shea, where have you been all my life?

Those eight words, while light on prose, encapsulate the entirety of my feelings about Empty Houses’ debut album, Daydream, out now via Sargent House. The Shea-led, Detroit-based, retro-pop trio never fall short on the soul or passion of their hometown throughout this 10-track effort. That’s not to say that this is simply a throwback to the Motown sound of the 50s or 60s – though the inspiration is clear – this album spends it’s fair share …

2 years ago by Josh