OurSpace with Matt Vettese

Rody Walker of Protest the Hero returns to OurSpace with Matt Vettese to talk about the band's new album Within, their first completely independent release, and why he's feeling excited about the future of the band again. We get into the challenges of leaving record labels behind, the financial realities of releasing an album independently, and why Protest the Hero want more control over their music and back catalogue. Rody also opens up about the overwhelmingly positive response to Within and why he almost convinced the band to change “Mouthpiece” just days before its release. If you enjoy this chat remember to leave 5 stars and follow along for more! Interviewer: Matt Vettese Producer: Tala Mukaddam Editor: William Langlais -- OurSpace with Matt Vettese is now powered by elderemo.com — shop emo and pop punk apparel for yourself, your kids, and even your pets. Use code OURSPACE for 15% off your next order. https://elderemo.com/OURSPACE #ProtestTheHero #RodyWalker #ProgressiveMetal

Talker joins OurSpace with Matt Vettese to dive deep into her new album Runaway Jane, why she completely changed her creative process to make it, and what happened when she stopped trying to make everything perfect. After feeling disconnected from her debut album by the time it was finally released, Talker approached Runaway Jane differently. Instead of finishing the entire record and sitting on it for months, she started releasing music while parts of the album were still being finished, giving herself deadlines, embracing imperfections, and trusting the emotion of a performance instead of endlessly trying to perfect it. Subscribe to OurSpace with Matt Vettese for more conversations with the artists shaping emo, pop punk, indie rock and alternative music. -- OurSpace with Matt Vettese is now powered by elderemo.com — shop emo and pop punk apparel for yourself, your kids, and even your pets. Use code OURSPACE for 15% off your next order. https://elderemo.com/OURSPACE. -- Talker, Talker Runaway Jane, Runaway Jane, Talker interview, Talker artist, Runaway Jane album, Talker podcast, indie rock, alternative rock, emo, songwriting, OurSpace with Matt Vettese

Harrison Gordon returns to OurSpace to talk about the band's new sophomore album, Bliss, and everything that's changed since our first conversation two years ago. After the viral success surrounding The Yuppies Are Winning, Harrison Gordon had a choice: keep chasing TikTok and the algorithm or try to build the kind of band they grew up loving. They chose the latter. Harrison talks about consciously stepping away from being a “content band,” how touring with Free Throw helped transform their audience, and the strange transition from playing DIY house shows to performing in front of a thousand people a night. Then we dive deep into Bliss, a record Harrison describes as the band's “Pinkerton.” Written in a tiny windowless room in Milwaukee, the album deliberately embraces feedback, heavy guitars and imperfection while drawing inspiration from bands like PUP, Microwave and Born Without Bones. We also unpack the meaning behind songs including “Pretty,” “Like Me Less,” “Side of Blood,” “Scab” and “Bliss.” Bliss is out now. Listen to Bliss:https://open.spotify.com/album/1pJwxjT7wAcMaDa62sKHJ9?si=5c31832dfc254605 -- If you enjoyed the chat follow and leave 5 stars for more conversations like this! -- OurSpace with Matt Vettese is now powered by elderemo.com — shop emo and pop punk apparel for yourself, your kids, and even your pets. Use code OURSPACE for 15% off your next order. https://elderemo.com/OURSPACE.

After nearly two years without new music, Sam and Nick of Savings join OurSpace to talk about their return with their new single “Stressed Out” and why stepping away was exactly what the band needed. Sam and Nick talk about rediscovering that creative spark, writing “Stressed Out” without any expectations, and realizing they were ready to move forward again. We also dive into the pressure modern artists face to constantly “feed the machine,” why being in a band today often means becoming your own marketing department, and how building a stronger team has helped Savings find a better balance between the business side and the music itself. -- If you enjoy the chat remember to follow and leave 5 stars! -- OurSpace with Matt Vettese is now powered by elderemo.com — shop emo and pop punk apparel for yourself, your kids, and even your pets. Use code OURSPACE for 15% off your next order. https://elderemo.com/OURSPACE.

What does Vans Warped Tour mean in 2026? At Vans Warped Tour Montreal, OurSpace spoke with 11 bands from the emo, pop-punk, punk, post-hardcore and metalcore scenes to see why Warped Tour remains such an important part of alternative music culture. Veterans including Taking Back Sunday, Atreyu, Hawthorne Heights, Cartel, Escape The Fate and The Devil Wears Prada look back on Warped Tour’s role in their careers and what it feels like to return years later as a new generation experiences it for the first time. Meanwhile, Chase Petra, Suddenwaves, Origami Angel and Good Sleepy share what it means to step onto a Warped Tour stage, connect with new listeners and become part of a festival they once viewed from the outside. Boston Manor also discusses bringing the different eras of the band together, revisiting Be Nothing. and creating a festival set that works for longtime fans and first-time listeners. Beyond Warped Tour memories, the artists talk about songwriting, new music, evolving without abandoning their roots and balancing nostalgia with what comes next. The Devil Wears Prada also explains why metalcore may be bigger than ever, while Taking Back Sunday reflects on discovering punk rock at an early Warped Tour and how the festival changed the direction of their life. Whether you attended Warped Tour in the ’90s or 2000s or Montreal was your first experience this episode is about the past, present and future of the scene. Who was your favourite band at Vans Warped Tour Montreal, and what does Warped Tour mean to you? Let us know in the comments. Subscribe to OurSpace for more artist interviews, festival coverage and conversations from across the alternative music scene. Interviews:00:00 Introduction02:30 Chase Petra10:25 Boston Manor18:39 Taking Back Sunday27:04 Atreyu33:11 Escape The Fate40:36 Hawthorne Heights59:56 Cartel1:05:24 Suddenwaves1:10:27 Origami Angel1:19:05 Good Sleepy1:23:23 The Devil Wears Prada Vans Warped Tour 2026, Warped Tour Montreal, Vans Warped Tour Montreal 2026, Warped Tour interviews, Taking Back Sunday interview, Atreyu interview, The Devil Wears Prada interview, Hawthorne Heights interview, Escape The Fate interview, Boston Manor interview, Cartel interview, Origami Angel interview, Chase Petra interview, Suddenwaves interview, Good Sleepy interview, emo interviews, pop punk interviews, metalcore interviews, alternative music podcast, OurSpace, Warped Tour Canada