OurSpace with Matt Vettese

49:57

Tenlung on “The Shed Song,” I Follow Birds & Finding...

OurSpace with Matt Vettese ·

2026/10/07

Tenlung joins OurSpace with Matt Vettese to talk about I Follow Birds, “The Shed Song,” blending emo and pop punk with hyperpop, and the years-long personal journey that unexpectedly became part of her art.We get into the incredible story behind “The Shed Song,” which was written years before its release and accompanied by a music video that ended up documenting part of Tenlung's transition, despite that never being the original plan. Tenlung opens up about growing up deeply religious in the

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29:05

Matt Good on From First to Last's New Era & Whether...

OurSpace with Matt Vettese ·

2026/09/30

From First to Last are back and Matt Good joins OurSpace with Matt Vettese to take us inside the band's new era.With We Were Bleeding Anyway arriving October 2, Matt talks about bringing Lil Lotus into From First to Last, why his perspective as a fan helped shape the band's new music, and how the goal was never to recreate the past but to respect what made records like Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Bodycount connect in the first place and bring that into who they are today. Then we talk about the

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28:28

Rody Walker on Within, Going Independent & Finding...

OurSpace with Matt Vettese ·

2026/09/23

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

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28:47

Talker on Why Letting Go of Perfection Made Runaway...

OurSpace with Matt Vettese ·

2026/09/16

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

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53:29

Harrison Gordon on Why ‘Bliss’ Is Their Pinkerton

OurSpace with Matt Vettese ·

2026/09/09

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

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28:32

Why Savings Took Two Years Off Before Releasing New...

OurSpace with Matt Vettese ·

2026/09/02

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

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94:28

Why Warped Tour Is More Important Than Ever in 2026 |...

OurSpace with Matt Vettese ·

2026/08/28

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

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41:37

Brian of Good Terms on Warped Tour, Hard Call, and...

OurSpace with Matt Vettese ·

2026/08/19

Brian of Good Terms returns to OurSpace with Matt Vettese to talk about what it meant to actually performing at Warped Tour, why Warped Tour still matters for up-and-coming emo, pop punk and alternative bands, and how the experience is already influencing Good Terms' live show.We also dive deep into the band's new single “Hard Call,” why they made the bold decision to OPEN their Warped Tour set with a brand-new song, and how years of experimenting with their sound on Burnout helped Good Terms

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59:51

The Forgotten Wave of Emo | Andrew Sacher on Emo Revival

OurSpace with Matt Vettese ·

2026/08/12

What happened to emo between the 2000s mainstream boom and the resurgence we're experiencing today?Andrew Sacher joins Matt on OurSpace to discuss his new book, Emo Revival, which documents the fourth wave of emo and the underground community that helped keep the genre alive. Having covered the scene for Brooklyn Vegan as it was unfolding, Andrew brings a unique perspective to the story of bands like Modern Baseball, Title Fight, Snowing, Algernon Cadwallader, Joyce Manor, Foxing, Citizen, The

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16:22

Bike Routes on Touring with Slow Joy, Prairie & Their...

OurSpace with Matt Vettese ·

2026/08/07

Recorded outside the Toronto stop of Slow Joy's I Love You So Much I Could Die Tour, David of Bike Routes joins OurSpace for a special on-location conversation about the band's breakout year.We discuss the making of their debut album Prairie, how World Apart became the song that introduced so many listeners to the band, and what it's been like hearing fans sing along to songs that began as simple acoustic demos in New Jersey. David also reflects on the musical influences that shaped Bike Routes

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35:16

The Story Behind INOHA's Viral Success & "This Might...

OurSpace with Matt Vettese ·

2026/08/05

What really happens after a song goes viral? This week on OurSpace with Matt Vettese, Gavin and Ricky from INOHA share the story behind the band's breakout success with "Seventh Heaven," the surreal moment they watched the numbers climb in real time, and how they transformed one viral reel into international touring opportunities. The conversation also explores the making of their new album, This Might Be Useful, why they completely changed their songwriting process, learning to balance creativity

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48:38

You Don't Need to Go Viral to Build a Music Career |...

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2026/07/29

What does it really take to build a music career without a label or a viral moment doing the work for you?lolitslea joins OurSpace to talk about her journey as an independent artist, embracing her "neon pop punk" sound, and bringing the colorful, electronic energy of the late-2000s alternative scene into a new generation. lolitslea opens up about starting out making pop music before finding the confidence to make the music she'd always wanted to make, the reaction that convinced her to embrace pop

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30:35

The Song She Threw Away Became Her Biggest Release |...

OurSpace with Matt Vettese ·

2026/07/23

Nicole Alexis joins OurSpace to discuss her new EP, Mirrors and Smoke, growing up alternative, and why one of her biggest songs almost never existed.The Nashville-based DIY artist opens up about living with ADHD, teaching herself multiple instruments, hearing fully formed songs in her head from a young age, and documenting life's biggest moments through music. Nicole also shares how social media helped validate her artistic voice, why she intentionally kept Mirrors and Smoke stripped back, and how

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49:57

Daniel Rinaldi on The Mental Health Crisis Nobody...

OurSpace with Matt Vettese ·

2026/07/15

What does touring actually do to your mental health? Licensed mental health counselor Daniel Rinaldi joins OurSpace to discuss the hidden struggles that musicians, touring crew members and creatives face both on and off the road. From burnout and sleep deprivation to loneliness, anxiety and the difficult transition back home after tour, Daniel shares practical advice for maintaining your mental health while working in the music industry. We also discuss why touring crew members are often overlooked,

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58:58

The Top 8 Releases of 2026 (so far) | co-hosted by T.J.

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2026/07/10

If you're new here, a few years ago, TJ and I co-hosted a podcast called The Top 8. Due to scheduling issues, The Top 8 went on hiatus. But good news if you missed it: TJ is popping in for a random episode of OurSpace to chat our Top 8 favourite releases of the year so far! We're going to try to make this a more regular thing when schedules allow. Now, go leave the show 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ And let us know what your favourite releases of 2026 are so far ⬇️ -- OurSpace with Matt Vettese is now powered by

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37:42

Zach Goode on Joining Smash Mouth & the First New...

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2026/07/08

Zach Goode joins OurSpace with Matt Vettese to discuss becoming the new voice of Smash Mouth, the band's first full-length album of original music in 14 years, Mercury Comet, and what it's really like stepping into one of the most recognizable bands of the '90s and 2000s. Zach shares how a simple audition turned into fronting Smash Mouth, what he learned from replacing Steve Harwell, and why he believes fans have embraced this new era of the band. We also talk about writing new Smash Mouth music,

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39:31

The Secret to Writing Better Music in Your 30s |...

OurSpace with Matt Vettese ·

2026/07/01

Chief State joins OurSpace with Matt Vettese to discuss their new album Keep Your Friends Closer, why it took nearly two years to finally release, and how becoming a fully collaborative band changed everything. The Vancouver pop punk outfit talks about evolving creatively, balancing adulthood with being in a touring band, and why they've rediscovered the joy of making music without putting so much pressure on themselves. We also dive into the album's songwriting process, favorite tracks, playing the

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41:01

Russ Rankin (Good Riddance) on Why Punk Rock Still...

OurSpace with Matt Vettese ·

2026/06/24

Russ Rankin of Good Riddance joins OurSpace with Matt Vettese for a chat about the band's new album Before the World Caves In, political songwriting in the Trump era, punk rock activism, and finding hope during turbulent times. Russ discusses how his approach to songwriting has evolved over the years, why he believes music can still inspire social change, and the importance of creating art that leaves room for listeners to find their own meaning. We also talk about recording with Bill Stevenson,

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40:03

How a Drummer in France and a Singer in America Built...

OurSpace with Matt Vettese ·

2026/06/17

Jake and Alex of Subtitles join OurSpace with Matt Vettese to discuss their debut album Subtitles On, the challenges of running a band across two continents, and the emotional stories behind some of the record's most impactful songs.Living in the United States and France, the duo shares how they built the band through technology, late-night writing sessions, and a shared vision for what Subtitles. could become. They also discuss touring, Warped Tour's Battle of the Bands, the power of building

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30:33

Burning Out's Jason on Heartbreak, Toronto Punk & the...

OurSpace with Matt Vettese ·

2026/06/10

Jason from Toronto's Burning Out joins OurSpace with Matt Vettese to discuss the band's new single "Kill Me Maybe," their upcoming EP, heartbreak, songwriting, DIY culture, and the evolution of the Toronto punk scene. Jason shares how the band's latest songs chronicle the emotional stages of processing a difficult breakup, why songwriting has become a form of therapy, and how Burning Out blends influences from melodic hardcore, pop punk, emo, and post-hardcore into something uniquely their own. We

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