Dana Bollen put together a 6 episode podcast series called Live Free or D.I.Y and in Matt's chat we dive into his journey from the corporate world to fully embracing the DIY music scene. In this episode, we cover: 🎸 How Dana first got into the DIY scene 💼 What made him leave his corporate job to take the plunge 🤘 Why DIY is so important to him and the community ✨ What inspired him to create his current series 🎧 Listen to Live Free or D.I.Y: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7bwv0QxQhiKn...
Aug 20, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 53
In this episode, I hang out with Summerbruise as we discuss the humor in their music, their upcoming record "Infinity Guise" out September 19, plus how Tades of Hot Mulligan helped them out with a song on their upcoming record. 🎧 Listen to Summerbruise: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7dlw6SU2bPJj7kjKKMjhA5 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/summerbruise/1197825884 Bandcamp: https://summerbruise.bandcamp.com/album/infinity-guise Follow them: https://www.instagram.com/summer...
Aug 05, 2025•32 min•Ep. 52
Ryland Heagy takes a moment while on tour to chat with Matt about Origami Angel's latest album Feeling Not Found, playing Warped Tour and more! 🎧 Listen to Origami Angel: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0cmSXx965Hnm6fP42oW6vY Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/origami-angel/1268165648 More: https://origamiangel.com/ 📌 Follow My Podcast for More Interviews! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OurSpaceMedia/podcasts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fLsVQkgoKFaA5Gdva6Dgq...
Jul 24, 2025•45 min•Ep. 51
In this episode, I chat with Durry about their new record and the difference between when they got their first big break to now! 🎧 Listen to Durry: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6zpptMjiapn5PB0Y5k3xWN Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/durry/1565597812 More: https://www.durrymusic.com/ 📌 Follow My Podcast for More Interviews! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OurSpaceMedia/podcasts Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fLsVQkgoKFaA5Gdva6Dgq Apple Podcasts: https://podc...
Jun 30, 2025•48 min•Ep. 49
I caught up with Taylor Acorn ahead of her set at All Your Friends Fest in Burl's Creek, Ontario! We chatted about: ✨ What she's most excited for at All Your Friends Fest ⏳ How artists make it through those long festival days 🎶 Her favourite things about playing festivals 🌭 Go-to festival foods 🤘 Her dream festival lineup 📱 Plus, some fun convos about her viral covers and journey on TikTok! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more artist interviews from All Your Friends Fest and...
Jun 24, 2025•18 min•Ep. 50
In this episode, I chat with Fil and John of World's First Cinema to talk about their unique sound, how it came to be, and of course what cinematic scores would their songs be perfect for? 🎧 Listen to World's First Cinema: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4twMMV3DuDCtmSUosQeWPF Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/worlds-first-cinema/1535824581 More: https://worldsfirstcinema.com/ 📌 Follow My Podcast for More Interviews! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OurSpaceMedia/podcast...
Jun 20, 2025•34 min•Ep. 48
In this episode, I sit down with Gabe Woodrow to talk about the unique blend of influences that shaped his sound. From his early love of motocross to the massive impact Ace Enders (The Early November) had on his songwriting journey. We also chat about the challenges of getting your music heard today, the pros and cons of social media, and what you need to do to market your music. 🎧 Listen to Gabe Woodrow: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4CLUJERQxti8JaqYWbEbox Apple Music: https://music...
May 30, 2025•39 min•Ep. 47
Old Neon is a rising pop punk band you need to have on your radar. In Matt's chat with Drew and Zach they dive into the making of their EP "Resolution," their influences, the current state of the genre, and what it's like building a buzz in today’s scene. If you love bands like All Time Low, State Champs, or Neck Deep, Old Neon might just earn a permanent spot in your playlist. This is a band that captures the heart of pop punk with a fresh perspective, killer energy, and hooks that stick. 🎧 Li...
May 22, 2025•39 min•Ep. 46
In this episode, I sit down with isitjosh , as we discuss his upcoming album A Collection of Short Stories About The Heart, dropping May 30th. We talk about the impact of being a social media influencer and how that impacts promoting music and shifting audience perception. 🎧 Listen to isitjosh: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2fCVmSjaZIOV3gebJQm7oa Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/isitjosh/1607421757 Follow isitjosh: Instagram: https://www.https://www.instagram.com/isitjo...
May 15, 2025•57 min•Ep. 44
In this episode, I sit down with Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens to talk about everything from the band’s upcoming new music to what to expect during the I Can’t Hear You World Tour with Pierce The Veil. 🎫 Don’t miss Sleeping With Sirens + Pierce The Veil on tour—tickets are going fast! 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more artist interviews and emo content! ⭐ Leave us a 5-star review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! #KellinQuinn #SleepingWithSirens #PierceTheVeil #HauntedMouths #EmoReviv...
May 11, 2025•6 min•Ep. 45
In this episode, I sit down with Eric Egan , frontman of Heart Attack Man, as we discuss their upcoming album Joyride: The Pale Horse, dropping April 25th. We talk about the band's evolution, the heavier direction of their new sound, and why this record takes a more serious tone compared to past releases. 🎧 Listen to Heart Attack Man: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5esKrGWvWmBAmjnao5jInN Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/heart-attack-man/949770256 https://heartattackman.c...
Apr 17, 2025•52 min•Ep. 43
Coco Kinnon from Winona Fighter joins OurSpace with Matt Vettese to talk about their explosive new album “My Apologies to the Chef.” We dive into the stories behind the songs, the band’s DIY roots, and how a Craigslist ad led to one of the most exciting punk bands in the scene today. We also talk about what it means to be a true punk band in 2025, Winona Fighter’s unmatched live energy, and why their new album might be their most personal yet. 🎧 Listen to Winona Fighter: https://winonafighter.c...
Apr 11, 2025•47 min•Ep. 42
In this episode of OurSpace with Matt Vettese , I sit down with Cody Hanson of Hinder to discuss their latest single "Bring Me Back To Life", their upcoming album Back To Life (out May 23), and how the band’s journey has evolved over the years. Plus, we celebrate 20 years of "Lips of an Angel", reflecting on its massive impact then and now! 📀 Pre-save / Pre-order Back To Life : https://hinder.lnk.to/backtolife 🎵 Listen to "Bring Me Back To Life": https://open.spotify.com/track/6mnxtSl9eVW9Juwj...
Apr 04, 2025•32 min•Ep. 41
In this episode, I sit down with Allen Steinberg of Arm’s Length to talk about their upcoming album There’s A Whole World Out There, dropping May 16. We dive into the writing process, how this record differs from their previous work, and how Allen has leveled up as a vocalist. Plus, we talk about unique instrument choices (yes, there’s banjo!), what it's like to be on this year's When We Were Young Festival, and why he loves "Elder Emos." 🎧 Listen to Arm’s Length: Spotify: https://open.spotify....
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 40
In this episode, Matt sits down with Brian McShea, Ivan Barry, and Zach Boucher of Good Terms, an independent post-hardcore/pop-punk band known for their energetic, genre-blending sound and deep, introspective lyrics. We dive into the making of their latest album, Burnout—a record born from raw emotion and personal struggles. Brian also shares his story and experience from the chaos of the LA wildfires. The guys open up about the writing process, the emotional weight behind the songs, and how fa...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 39
Action/Adventure (A/A) is a pop-punk band hailing from Chicago ready to shatter decades-long stereotypes of the scene. Comprised solely of BIPOC, their mission is to create #PopPunkInColor and ensure pop punk is a genre where everyone is represented on and off stage. Matt Vettese talks to Brompton Jackson about: -Making the emo and pop punk scene a safer space for BIPOC and Queer people -Challenges of writing music with so many people involved -What virality has done for the band and more! Check...
Mar 10, 2025•42 min•Ep. 38
What defines a "Summer song" or a "Winter song?" If you're anything like me your brain categorizes music by seasons, so when I heard of Secret Gardens and their recent tetralogy of seasonal albums I knew we had to talk about it. In my chat with Greg Almeida we discussed: -Writing songs for each season -What it was like writing or producing songs out of season -What constitutes a song for each season ...and more! Check out more from Secret Gardens: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ZJoU0Z...
Feb 26, 2025•57 min•Ep. 37
Anndy Negative perfectly blends horror movies and aesthetic with the emo and pop punk genres. While I may be a chicken (putting that politely) there is an appreciation to what someone like Anndy Negative has done with his music. In my chat with Anndy Negative we discussed: -Blending Horror with Emo -Creating horror/emo content -The story behind getting on stage with Bowling For Soup ...and more! Check out more from Anndy Negative: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/50yCm5U828gqpLW8EEEtDM A...
Feb 13, 2025•49 min•Ep. 36
Spanish Love Songs are one of those bands that define the "millennial struggle." Thematically, they write songs that every millennial can relate to, from job loss and financial struggles to self identity and death. They have quickly been become one of my favourite emo bands. In my chat with Dylan Slocum we discussed: -The nostalgia side of emo and why Dylan is over it -The ups and downs of touring -Being an "older" musician on the road with young bands -Possible new music? -Differences between t...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 35
There's a good chance you've discovered at least one new artist through social media, more specifically TikTok in the last 5 years. With the uncertainty surrounding TikTok's future, I had a chat with one of the artists I discovered because of the clock app, Shane Hurst of Adjust The Sails. In our chat we discussed: -What happens if TikTok goes away? -How will musicians pivot? -What other ways can we discover new artists? -Why does he get compared to The Front Bottoms so often? ...and much more! ...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 34
If you got extra excited at the possibility of Warped Tour coming back, you probably have a few Anberlin CDs somewhere in your basement. This week Matt had a chance to chat with Christian McAlhaney of Anberlin about changing singers, having an audience that has grown up with the band, their latest album, and what's next for the band. Check out more from Anberlin: Website: https://anberlin.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5v61OSg53KaQxGMpErkBNp Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us...
Sep 13, 2024•36 min•Ep. 33
Matt Vettese had a chance to chat with Travis Mills and Nick Gross of Girlfriends backstage at Budweiser Stage in Toronto on Avril Lavigne's Greatest Hits Tour! They talked about Pop Punk artists, songs, cover songs, and more! Girlfriends are on tour with Avril Lavigne and Simple Plan right now, check out more from them here: https://girlfriendsxo.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Dwhb9SL7iO3L27oXvEiO7?si=o-9OPixMTTK3842Etzbh1A Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/girlfriends/15...
Sep 06, 2024•5 min•Ep. 32
For over a decade Skyler Acord played bass in Metalcore band, Issues, and recently toured as the bassist for Twenty One Pilots. In this chat we talk about what makes the bass guitar so cool, playing huge stadiums like Madison Square Garden with Twenty One Pilots, writing songs as a solo artist instead of with a band like Issues, and more! Check out Skyler Acord's latest single 'it's you that i'm missing" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXsNUAdsIZA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1...
Aug 09, 2024•32 min•Ep. 31
If you've watched a Hot Mulligan music video you've seen Michael Herrick's work. Michael Herrick is a director based in the Midwest and he is responsible for some of your favourite modern emo music videos. This week we talked about how he began creating music videos and have some fun chatting about the revival of emo music from the third wave to the fifth wave. Check out more of Michael's work here: https://michaelherrick.co/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelherrick_/?hl=en -- Check o...
Jul 12, 2024•44 min•Ep. 30
Carly Cosgrove are the latest and greatest Wax Bodega band you should be checking out if you haven't already. They just released their latest album, The Cleanest of Houses are Empty, and Matt has a chat with them about it! On this episode they also discuss how emo has impacted them growing up and as musicians, their evolution of sound, and more! Check out more from Carly Cosgrove: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4h3DxZa1JxZhSB1a64ziKx?si=EhwqS3LdQXCCe6ik4A37bA Apple Music: https://music...
Jun 28, 2024•43 min•Ep. 29
CLIFFDIVER is a 7 piece band from Tulsa, Oklahoma. While they write emotional and catchy songs they've also been through a lot as a band. This week Matt talks to Joey about what it's like being in a 7 piece band from the bible belt, Joey opens up and gets deep about his sobriety, we touch on their horrific van crash from 2023, their upcoming tour with The Early November and more. This is probably the deepest and most emotional episode of OurSpace with Matt Vettese yet and I thank Joey so much fo...
Jun 14, 2024•57 min•Ep. 28
Every 2010's Pop Punk playlist has a Grayscale song on it but recently the band has grown into so much more than a 2010's Pop Punk band. From their sound, to their personal life, Grayscale has grown so much over the years. On this episode, Matt and Collin discuss the evolution of Grayscale, they get deep when discussing Grayscale's Mum and Mum II, how they do merch differently than other bands and more. Check out Grayscale: Website: https://grayscalepa.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/arti...
Jun 07, 2024•41 min•Ep. 27
Whether you're a fan of the 2000's Emo and Post Hardcore scene, you love today's scene including Hot Mulligan, Prince Daddy & The Hyena, Mom Jeans or you love both you're definitely going to love Riley! They recently released their album "Keep Your Cool" and it's at the top of my list for Emo Album of the Year. I had to talk to them about this album and their band, including a conversation about staying cringe (looking at you my fellow cringe elder emos) Check out more from Riley! here: Spot...
May 31, 2024•33 min•Ep. 26
Hue are a Washington DC based band that mix go-go funk with metal, punk, and so many other genres. Their blend of genres truly makes them unique in the current scene, which is why I had to speak to them! As of right now, they only have one song released but so many things on the horizon. We discuss how they've developed their sound, have been authentically themselves, the Washington DC scene and more! Check out more from Hue: https://hue.band/band Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0zdplS4...
May 24, 2024•32 min•Ep. 25
Both Mike and Rossy of Internet Frendz are lucky the other person isn't a serial killer. Their band name really is the story of how two friends met on the internet and formed the ultimate Pop Punk duo. On this episode we talk about their origin, MGK's Tickets To My Downfall, hidden messages in their songs and more! Check out more from Internet Frendz here: Spotify Apple Music Instagram TikTok YouTube Twitter -- If you enjoyed the show please remember to leave a rating and review. Support your mu...
May 17, 2024•38 min•Ep. 24
