Underoath on 20 Years of 'They're Only Chasing Safety' & The "Wake Up Call" That Changed Their Career
"We have literally... been had a wake up call." Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath gets brutally honest about why the band can no longer ignore TikTok and social media.What does "emo" even mean? We're live on the tour bus with Spencer Chamberlain and Chris Dudley of Underoath to figure it out. We dive deep into the 20th anniversary of their foundational album, They're Only Chasing Safety , and how its success paved the way for their entire career.The band reflects on their early "hardcore band" roots , their complicated "Christian rock" label , and how old-school emo influences like Jimmy Eat World shaped their sound.More importantly, we connect that history to the present day. Spencer and Chris share a major "wake up call" about the music industry , giving candid advice to new bands on why TikTok and social media are no longer optional , and why the era of "mystery in rock n roll" is over. This is a must-listen for anyone who grew up with the band and any new artist trying to navigate the modern scene. Key Topics & Timestamps:[00:00:00] Welcome Spencer & Chris of Underoath[00:00:14] What is the most "emo" song you're listening to right now?[00:02:56] The influence of bands like Jimmy Eat World[00:05:05] Reflecting on 20 years of They're Only Chasing Safety[00:05:55] How Chasing Safety enabled the band's future[00:07:52] Thinking about new music: Getting in a room with "no electronics"[00:09:00] The importance of "creative limits" in art[00:11:24] How Underoath decides on a "sound" for a new record[00:14:44] Does the "scene" (like Knocked Loose) influence their writing?[00:16:00] "If you follow what's popular, you're always five years too late."[00:22:13] Honest advice for new artists in 2025[00:23:02] Chris: "Advice... based on our experience... is not valid anymore."[00:24:52] Spencer: Why record labels require a TikTok presence now[00:26:58] The "wake up call" that changed their view on social media[00:27:28] "Mystery in Rock n Roll was sick... You can't."[00:29:05] You don't have to be an artist or a content creator; you can be both[00:31:45] Reflecting on the "Christian Rock" label[00:34:03] The Flyleaf TikTok revival[00:35:00] Upcoming tour dates (UK, Emo's Not Dead Cruise)  Guest/Band Links:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/31R61sOfP4C2D80NCSOundInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/underoathband/Official Website: https://www.underoath777.com/Tour Dates: https://www.underoath777.com/pages/tour Episode Highlights:"I look at it more as... the fact that people connected with that record so much made it to where we could do everything after.""I am not going to be... we have a band coming on tour with us. The singer's got a million followers, can't sell 100 tickets... We can sell out every room in America. Why does it f***ing matter?""[Labels said] it has to be popular on TikTok first... We have literally... been had a wake up call."
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Arms Length on Being Canadian Emo, Hot Mulligan Tour Prep, and When We Were Young Fest
Join us for a chat with Canadian emo-revival band Arms Length immediately following their set at the When We Were Young festival. We dive into what makes the band so inherently "emo," which they attribute to their "northern sadness" and the isolation of their Canadian upbringing. Despite living comfortable lives, their music channels the feelings of mental illness and translates it into a sound reminiscent of early 2000s bands. The band discusses the process of writing their latest, highly anticipated album, described by the hosts as "the most devastating album I've ever listened to". They reveal that the writing process was surprisingly therapeutic and fun , taking a few years to process life events and allowing the lyrics to be fully realized. We also get a look at their nerves and excitement for playing a major nostalgia festival like WWWY and their upcoming tour with Hot Mulligan and Drug Church, which they are taking extremely seriously. Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction and catching up with Arms Length at When We Were Young Fest [00:23] The most emo song they are listening to right now (Ethel Cain, The Used, Mount Eerie) [01:46] What makes Arms Length so emo: "Northern Sadness" and isolation [02:56] The therapeutic process of writing their "devastating" album [04:32] Preparing for the massive tour with Hot Mulligan and Drug Church [06:40] Performing for the first time at When We Were Young and the nervousnessSpotify: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armslengthblues/?hl=enOfficial Website: https://armslengthmusic.com/Tour Dates: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/5931394-arm's-length?affil_code=js_armslengthmusic.com&app_id=js_armslengthmusic.com&came_from=242&utm_campaign=artist&utm_medium=web&utm_source=widgetJOIN THE CLUB! Youtube: https://emosocial.club/youtube Instagram: https://emosocial.club/instagram TikTok: https://emosocial.club/tiktok Twitch: https://emosocialclub.tv Discord: https://emosocial.club/discord Facebook: https://emosocial.club/facebook Twitter: https://emosocial.club/twitterSupport the Show:Leave a review on Apple Podcasts/SpotifyShare this episode with a friend who needs to hear itSupport us and watch exclusive episodes: https://emosocialclub.tvIt was never just a phase. We connect the Myspace era to today's waves.
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The Summer Set's Brian Dales on Their Emo Identity & New Album 'Meet Me In The Record Store'
"I don't think people think of us when they think of emo. Probably we covered 'Mamma Mia' by ABBA today. That was emo. Yeah."Join the "Meeting of the Brians" as we sit down with Brian Logan Dales of The Summer Set right after their set at the When We Were Young festival. Despite playing an acoustic show in Tucson and driving through the night to make it, Dales brings his trademark high energy. We discuss the band's sometimes-contested place in emo history, with Brian admitting they see themselves as an attitude-driven pop-rock band with "one foot in, one foot out." He gives a look behind the scenes of their latest album, Meet Me In The Record Store, a passion project five years in the making that they treated like their "first album all over again". This latest work reflects what The Summer Set sounds like as an adult band, writing about everything from girls to existential crises. Dales talks about the process of letting the songs "fine wine" as demos for years , and how they balanced the setlist at the nostalgia festival between fan-favorite older songs and the new material. Find out which song Dales played on an overnight drive, and hear about the time he mistakenly played a Puddle of Mudd cover at Emo Nitet. The The Summer Set is back, on tour, and ready for fans to see them anytimeBand Links:Spotify: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesummerset/?hl=enOfficial Website: https://www.thesummerset.com/Tour Dates: https://www.thesummerset.com/tourTimestamps:[00:00] Introduction and catching up with Brian Logan Dales of The Summer Set [00:24] The most emo song Brian was listening to recently (Jack's Mannequin) [01:10] What makes The Summer Set "emo" or not and the pop-rock identity [02:15] The adult themes and five-year process behind the album Meet Me In The Record Store[03:22] Balancing old songs, new songs, and covers at a nostalgia festival [04:24] Emo Nite, setlist decisions, and the infamous "She Hates Me" incidentJOIN THE CLUB! Youtube: https://emosocial.club/youtube Instagram: https://emosocial.club/instagram TikTok: https://emosocial.club/tiktok Twitch: https://emosocialclub.tv Discord: https://emosocial.club/discord Facebook: https://emosocial.club/facebook Twitter: https://emosocial.club/twitterSupport the Show:Leave a review on Apple Podcasts/SpotifyShare this episode with a friend who needs to hear itSupport us and watch exclusive episodes: https://emosocialclub.tvIt was never just a phase. We connect the Myspace era to today's waves.
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Bad Religion on Emo's Foundations & Playing the Biggest Festivals
"We were just trying to talk about, like, evolution and man's inhumanity to man, and I don't really ever think we got to the core, the bedrock of emo experience." In this episode of Emo Social Club, we chat with Brian of the legendary punk band Bad Religion about the band's enduring legacy and their connection to the emo and pop punk scene. Even with a focus on heavier topics like evolution and "man's inhumanity to man," Brian acknowledges the unintentional emo history all over their sound. He shares that their influence on the genre was never a plan but a product of being in the right place at the right time. Bad Religion's body of work has inspired people cross genre, which is why they get invited to both massive emo revival festivals and "insane black metal kill your mom festivals". Brian also gives his thoughts on the current punk environment, stressing the importance of new bands making their own thing and the pure joy of participating in music. It's a fantastic conversation connecting the original California punk scene to today's waves.Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction: Talking with Brian from Bad Religion[00:09] Brian on his enjoyment of emo in small doses[00:20] The most emo song he's listening to right now: "Drink Deep" by Rites of Spring[00:34] Why Bad Religion is considered emo—the unintentional foundation[01:01] Feeling honored to be invited into the current emo and pop-punk wave[01:20] Playing both huge emo festivals and "insane black metal" shows[02:05] Bad Religion's legacy: Playing good songs and genuinely loving to play[02:30] Not wanting to see old bands that are "phoning it in"[03:22] Why the current punk environment doesn't need Bad Religion's help or advice[03:41] Seeing wonderful, intense, new bands like Doubt and Dry Socket[04:28] Touring with The Offspring next yearBand Links:Spotify: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badreligionband/?hl=enOfficial Website: https://badreligion.com/Tour Dates: https://badreligion.com/tourJOIN THE CLUB! Youtube: https://emosocial.club/youtube Instagram: https://emosocial.club/instagram TikTok: https://emosocial.club/tiktok Twitch: https://emosocialclub.tv Discord: https://emosocial.club/discord Facebook: https://emosocial.club/facebook Twitter: https://emosocial.club/twitterSupport the Show:Leave a review on Apple Podcasts/SpotifyShare this episode with a friend who needs to hear itSupport us and watch exclusive episodes: https://emosocialclub.tvIt was never just a phase. We connect the Myspace era to today's waves.
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Letlive on 'The Blackest Beautiful' & The Physicality of Emo as Liberation
"I think that honestly, it was the only place that I felt safe expressing myself at such a, like a level of emotional vulnerability. Just vulnerability in general, even with the physicality of it." Emo Social Club connects the Myspace era to today's waves by exploring the music that defined us and the emotions that still resonate. In this powerful episode, we sit down with the influential post-hardcore band Letlive to talk about the remastered edition of 'The Blackest Beautiful' and their reunion shows. The band discusses the intense physicality and emotional release of their performances, emphasizing that their music has always been a safe, collective space for genuine expression. We also talk about the challenge of fighting commodification in art and the importance of paving the road for the new emo bands of the revival scene. Don't miss the answer to what song they think best represents Letlive in 2025!Timestamps:[00:00] Introduction and catching up with Letlive at When We Were Young Fest in Las Vegas[01:00] The most emo song they are listening to right now [01:40] What makes Letlive so emo and the safety of emotional vulnerability[02:50] The role of physicality in their performance—literally kickflipping a guitar[04:20] Speaking out against corporatization and commodification in the music scene[05:40] Why the band reunites and the intention behind making new music06:30] Focus on supporting young, unsigned bands and the emo revival[07:16] Shout-out to new band, Beauty School DropoutBand Links:Spotify: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letliveperiod/?hl=enOfficial Website: https://www.letliveperiod.com/Tour Dates: https://www.letliveperiod.com/#tourJOIN THE CLUB! Youtube: https://emosocial.club/youtube Instagram: https://emosocial.club/instagram TikTok: https://emosocial.club/tiktok Twitch: https://emosocialclub.tv Discord: https://emosocial.club/discord Facebook: https://emosocial.club/facebook Twitter: https://emosocial.club/twitterSupport the Show:Leave a review on Apple Podcasts/SpotifyShare this episode with a friend who needs to hear itSupport us and watch exclusive episodes: https://emosocialclub.tvIt was never just a phase. We connect the Myspace era to today's waves
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