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 for opening up the way he did. Please check out more from CLIFFDIVER here: https://cliffdiver.carrd.co/ Check out more from Matt: linktr.ee/mattvts Please remember to rate and review the show if you enjoyed yourself!

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/artist/6Xq9CIMYWK4RCrMVtfEOM0 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/grayscale/1213941724 Check out Matt Vettese: Instagram: www.instagram.com/mattvettese TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@mattvts -- If you loved the show please remember to leave a review and follow the show!

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: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6mxWaHNcOgrJeD8NCRenps  Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/riley/1420351343  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rileytheband/?hl=en  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rileytheband  -- If you enjoyed the show, please remember to leave a rating! Follow me on social media: Instagram: @mattvettese TikTok: @mattvts

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/0zdplS4ya9kYvzqcwdrS1P  Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/hue/1746150763  -- Please remember to rate the show and share it with your friends, it's the easiest and cheapest way to help support the show and the scene!

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 music scene!

Who says Gen-Z can't have their own Bruce Springsteen? Supergold is one of the many artists that came across my feed that stood out to me. Not only was it because of the Dreamy Pop Rock sound but the stories told in the songwriting and the political messages that hit in a powerful way. Matt Vettese and Alex Alston had a great chat about politics in music and what we as a society can accomplish through music. Check out more from Supergold here: https://linktr.ee/supergoldfl Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/68ousdyH7lBXYu9U7SX2ys?si=7nF_ptmOR_uOsOqfru1vcw&nd=1&dlsi=f411d9507af44afe Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/supergold/1497433965 -- If you liked the show remember to leave a rating and review!

For most of us, when we look back at the MySpace era we remember the emo and pop punk bangers that were also on MTV but we tend to forget about the Crunkcore era!  BrokeNCYDE are one of the few that helped shape the Crunkcore genre and had fun while doing it. Turns out, they never stopped having fun or creating Crunkcore songs. I had a chance to sit down with them to talk about the MySpace era, new music, and more!  Check out more from BrokeNCYDE: https://www.brokencyde13.com/  Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/brokencyde/266962025  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/22WwE0lMmGx4AJeyUfT7rh  -- Please remember to follow the show and leave a rating/review!

If you like your music to be on the poppy side but still love that rock edge, you'll love A Story Told. They recently released their latest single "How Do You Write a Love Song?" and are about to go on tour. This week we're joined by Alex and Josh from the band A Story Told! On this episode we talk about: -Writing Pop Rock songs that still hit hard emotionally -Why is writing love songs so hard? -Their own experience with Warped Tour -Their favourite places to tour   Keep up with A Story Told here: https://www.astorytoldband.com/ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/a-story-told/648593689 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0kMSrud2q1lDBgp43LwU54?si=-pchn_ITSg2C4aG24ACzRA -- Please remember to rate and review the show, follow/subscribe for more, and share with your friends!!

If you love Nu-Metal, Rap Rock, or Heavy Music, you've probably come across Silly Goose on your feed. Silly Goose made a name for themselves by playing shows in Subway restaurants, 7/11 parking lots, and by following around other band's on tour and playing the parking lot outside those shows. On this episode we talk about: -How the parking lot idea came to be -What bands have the best crowds -Wild encounters with security and police -Will they still be playing surprise parking lot shows now that they have official tours and festivals? -New music this year and more!   Keep up with Silly Goose here: https://sillygooseraprock.com/   Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/silly-goose/1584399710 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0GicbfMtwhn3Ch0PdwkADQ   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sillygooseatl/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sillygooseatl -- Please remember to rate and review the show, follow/subscribe for more, and share with your friends!!

If you remember MySpace or went to Warped Tour in the late 2000's there's a good chance you remember "The Millionaires." Melissa Marie is keeping Millionaires alive and well, while also undergoing a full rebrand, just in time for When We Were Young later this year. On this episode we talk about: -The MySpace Days (both the good and bad) -Warped Tour  -When We Were Young -Emo Nite Keep up with Melissa Green and Millionaires here: Millionaires IG: https://www.instagram.com/millionairesxo/?hl=en  Melissa's IG: https://www.instagram.com/melissamarie/?hl=en  Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/millionaires/285255892  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0sBSVbPm3QRd2LnDao9H9U  -- Please remember to rate and review the show, follow/subscribe for more, and share with your friends!!

Beauty School Dropout just had an incredible year where they toured with Blink 182 and Turnstile, played shows with huge acts like Matchbox 20 and more.  On this episode, Beauty School Dropout shares some incredible tour stories including a cavity search in Europe, and how working with Mark Hoppus has affected their songwriting process.  Check out more from Beauty School Dropout: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2MJMW3WtQnDq7DKezFn5jO Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/beauty-school-dropout/1496319090  -- Thank you to everyone that has subscribed/followed the show! Check out more on socials: www.instagram.com/mattvettese www.instagram.com/ourspacemedia

The Internet loves to hate today's guest, but that always makes for a fun conversation.  In this week's episode we ask TX2: Is TX2 the modern Nickelback of the Alt scene? Why do some people hate and other people love TX2? Is it just smart marketing? Are people missing the joke in some of his videos? Who is Evan, beyond the videos and music?  Listen to the full episode to hear it all and remember to subscribe, rate and review the show!  Find more from TX2: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1QQ0zBYrjIUnXvHf5iiV5H?si=XldDx3GRSOOU649RmlUgaA&nd=1&dlsi=9bc22c4708a646a4  Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/tx2/1136613368  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tx2official/?hl=en  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tx2official?lang=en

I want to take this moment to introduce you to what is going to be your new favourite, and my recent favourite band, Carpool. Did you know the album cover to their latest album, My Life In Subtitles, was a photo from a meme page with millions of followers?  This week we get that full story and the chance to learn all about Stoph. We talk about his love for the Buffalo Bills, his favourite albums, what super power he would choose, and of course everything that went into Carpool's new album. Catch Carpool on tour with Youth Fountain in May.  Listen to Carpool's new album out now! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1GfHrs9bbnqkN3ektKmGit  Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/carpool/1436187302  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carpoolny/?hl=en

Drew Rapier of Felicity joins me to discuss how they got Charlie Sheen to check out their song titled "Charlie Sheen" and gave us an inside look at the content they created around it. Drew also gives us a look into the lore of Felicity and the content they've made over the years, from election content before Instagram Reels were even a thing to getting kicked out of Lowes. Find more from Felicity, including tour dates, new music and more here: https://www.wearefelicity.com/

Harrison Gordon is an independent band from Chicago that is on my list for the best up and coming independent artist. Harrison Gordon's sound is a mix of emo, punk, and alternative. If you're a fan of PUP, Hot Mulligan, or Modern Baseball you'll likely love Harrison Gordon. During our chat we talked about how fans can support independent artists, AI art, sampling TV shows in songs and more. Harrison Gordon Bandcamp: https://harrisongordon1.bandcamp.com/album/the-yuppies-are-winning Harrison Gordon on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0DpBrLHJdZh2iAId301CwV Harrison Gordon on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/harrison-gordon/1509865409

James Bassy of Between You & Me joins Matt Vettese to discuss their very first headline tour of North America. Between You & Me are also recently independent and we talk about the difference between being on a label vs. being independent, we find out about some new releases, and more! Check out more from Between You & Me, including latest releases and tour dates here: https://www.byamaus.com/

House Parties recently released their EP "Side Effects" with huge singles like Mid-Life Crisis and Waterworks. Coming off the release of their latest EP, Chaney Elaine talks to Matt Vettese about: -Going through what feels like a Mid-Life Crisis at 25 -Working with Derek from State Champs -Getting compared to Hayley Williams and Paramore -A heavier future for the band -Touring with Games We Play and more.   Check out more from House Parties here: https://www.housepartiesband.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7KZlkjHhyW3VkxrOVFwGYe?si=Bm3LVn_FTRyxZfp-dN3_9Q Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/house-parties/1534510702

Kyle has found the perfect blend of emo and comedy with his latest single "My Life (Is The Worst Life Ever)" which you've probably come across on your For You Page. He joins Matt Vettese to discuss the song, whether he had an "emo phase" or not, the music he listened to growing up, and more.  Check out more from Kyle Gordon here: https://kylegordonisgreat.com/

Cawston are a female fronted, Canadian Pop Punk band.  Lead vocalist, Jenna, sings songs about her personal life from growing up with ADHD to ending friendships.  The band joins Matt Vettese this week to discuss what it's like writing songs with ADHD, breakup songs, and some hints of what's to come for Cawston in 2024.  Check out more from Cawston here: https://cawstonmusic.com/

Coming off their latest single release with "Everything You Wanted," Metalcore band 'If Not For Me' joins Matt Vettese to discuss more new music and everything else they have planned for 2024.  We dive deeper into their songwriting process, the importance of lyrics vs instrumentals in a song, connecting with fans and the importance of good stage presence, how growing up in Pennsylvania influenced the band, and more. I'm really excited about the future of this band and their latest single is one of my favourites of the year so far.  Check them out here:  https://www.ifnotformeband.com/