CD Burners

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never thought you'd hear us talk about The Fray? never say never! this week we're joined by Devin Papadol of Honey Revenge to talk about The Fray's self-titled album.. one that's way more emo than it ever got credit for. we get into the band's weird place between pop radio, grey's anatomy, and the emo scene and how The Fray became what we call one of the most commercially successful godcore bands of the 2000s while somehow staying completely mysterious. plus, Devin explains her lifelong obsession with the band, tumblr-era fandom, and why this record deserves way more respect than it gets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

this week, we’re joined by Dylan Espeseth to dive into Dashboard Confessional's 'A Mark, a Mission, a Brand, a Scar'. we unpack how Chris Carrabba didn't just write sad songs, he helped create an entirely new emotional language for a generation of music fans. from his raw acoustic songwriting to crowds screaming every lyric back at the stage, we get into why dashboard confessional hit so hard in the early 2000s and why those songs still resonate today. we talk about the rise of emo confessionals, the moment vulnerability became cool, and how heartbreak shaped an entire wave of bands that followed.available now anywhere you listen to podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🌆🔥 we're really heating it up this week on @cdburners since @statechampsny bassist/backing vocalist Ryan Scott Graham joins the pod to breakdown As Cities Burn sophomore album, Come Now Sleep 😴 the guys get into youth group culture, christian post-hardcore’s weird golden era, and the emotional spiral of growing up surrounded by faith while quietly questioning everything 🧐 @ryanscottgraham also opens up about how the album’s vulnerable songwriting and massive sonic shift shaped his own relationship with music, lyrics, and identity growing up in the scene. listen now anywhere you stream podcasts! 🎧 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🙅 there’s no doubt ur going to love this weeks CD Burners episode since the guys bring on emerging popstar, Disco Shrine, to talk all about Gwen Stefani and No Doubt's debut album, Tragic Kingdom 👑 Disco Shrine drops some deep lore on the band’s name, their scrappy rise from the OC ska scene to breaking through on KROQ, and how Gwen Stefani’s jump from background vocalist to frontwoman reshaped everything after early tragedy in the band. she also gets into how the album ended up influencing her own genre-blending sound and DIY approach to music today. listen now anywhere you stream podcasts! 🗣️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

this week on CD Burner's the guys are joined by Charlotte Sands to unpack the legacy of Alanis Morissette and her genre-defining album Jagged Little Pill, breaking down how it turned raw anger, vulnerability, and emotional turmoil into some of the most influential songwriting of the 90s. Charlotte Sands shares how this album impacted her and the pressure of making music in the age of TikTok clips + constant content cycles. listen now anywhere you stream podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

we’re leaping back to the ‘90s this week on CD Burners with Sleeping With Sirens guitarist Nick Martin as he dives into Silverchair's debut album Frogstomp. From raw grungy riffs to angsty teenage energy, the band’s chaotic brilliance proved you don’t have to be perfect to make something iconic, inspiring Martin and countless other teens to pick up a guitar for the first time and start rocking out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s all about that drum & bass on this episode of CD Burners. The guys are joined by Emo Nite Chicago rep + The Emo Social Club host, Brian Rowe, to breakdown how Enter Shikari's A Flash Flood of Colour blended post-hardcore with drum & bass and EDM, pushing the scene forward and how it was truly ahead of its time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this bonus episode of CD Burners, we’re joined by Fred Cimato, founding member of Cute Is What We Aim For, for a true tell-all about the band. From the Buffalo come up and the first demos to the PureVolume blow up and the chaos behind The Same Old Blood Rush With a New Touch, Fred breaks down what really happened during the band’s rise, the behind-the-scenes tension, the second album era, and the moments that changed everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into the album that owned 2004 and gave us one of the best pop rock runs of the era - Autobiography by Ashlee Simpson. Joined by special guest LØLØ, we we talk MTV era chaos, big choruses, and why Pieces of Me is still undeniable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of CD Burners, the crew dives deep into the prog emo epic In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3 by Coheed and Cambria. Joined by special guest, The Ready Set, we get into the insane lore, the genre blending chaos, and why this record still confuses and inspires fans 20 years later. From space operas to shredding riffs, we try to figure out how this band pulled off one of the weirdest and most beloved albums in 2000s alt rock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of CD Burners, we’re diving into Either/Or by Elliot Smith with special guest Sarah Tudzin of Illuminati Hotties. We get into the quiet chaos of Elliott’s songwriting, the devastating beauty of “Between the Bars,” and how Either/Or shaped a generation of sad music lovers. Sarah shares how Elliott’s raw honesty influenced her own music and why this album still feels like a gut punch in the best way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of CD Burners, we’re throwing it back to one of the most influential emo records ever, Through Being Cool by Saves the Day. Special guest, Andrew Hurley of Fall Out Boy, joins us as we dig into the emotional chaos, pop punk grit, and sneaky hardcore roots that made this album a generational blueprint. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.