OurSpace with Matt Vettese

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 genuine connections in music, and what it's like seeing fans tattoo their lyrics. Plus, we talk about social anxiety, networking, modern music promotion, and share a handful of up-and-coming bands you should be listening to right now. If you enjoy the show please leave 5 stars on your favourite podcast platform ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ -- 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

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. In this episode of OurSpace, I sit down with JT Woodruff of Hawthorne Heights to celebrate 20 years of If Only You Were Lonely and talk about the lasting impact of 2000s emo. JT opens up about: -The 20-year anniversary tour for If Only You Were Lonely-The real story behind Ohio Is for Lovers-Why Hawthorne Heights proudly calls themselves an emo band-The emo resurgence, When We Were Young, and Warped Tour nostalgia-Multi-generational fans discovering emo through Spotify & Myspace-era roots-The meaning behind deep cuts like “Decembers” and “Dead in the Water” We dive deep into third-wave emo, the 2000s alternative scene, Myspace culture, DIY touring, and why emo has become one of the most resilient genres in modern music. 🎟️ Grab tickets to the 20 Years of If Only You Were Lonely tour🎧 Subscribe for more interviews with emo, pop punk & alternative artists #HawthorneHeights #EmoRevival #IfOnlyYouWereLonely #OhioIsForLovers #EmoMusic #PopPunk #WarpedTour #WhenWeWereYoung #2000sEmo

Goodnight Moon are back! Nearly 20 years after emerging from the South Florida DIY emo and post-hardcore scene, the band has reunited to re-record their early 2000s material, revisiting the songs that they wrote as teenagers and reimagining them with the perspective of adulthood. In this episode of OurSpace, we sit down with JB, Corey, and Rob of Goodnight Moon to talk about: The Florida emo scene in the early 2000s Playing shows with bands like Taking Back Sunday and Bayside Why they chose to re-record their original material Growing up in the Warped Tour era Whether emo nostalgia is becoming the millennial version of 80s night Losing music in the MySpace reset Vocal surgery, second chances, and what “being back” really means We also dive into the resurgence of guitar-driven music, the evolution of the scene, and how technology has changed what it means to be in a band in 2026. If you grew up feeling like an outsider and found your community through emo, pop punk, and post-hardcore, this conversation is for you. 🎧 Subscribe for more conversations with alternative artists⭐ Leave a review to support independent music and the scene

In this episode of Ourspace, Matt Vettese sits down with Demi The Daredevil for a raw, vulnerable conversation about emo music, trauma, grief, authenticity, and building real connection in an algorithm-driven world. Demi opens up about his journey as an independent artist, the pain that shaped his music, and why he believes much of today’s content feels like the “McDonald’s of music.” The conversation explores how honest, emotionally-driven art stands the test of time, while trend-chasing fades away. We also dive deep into Demi’s latest EP Vanishing Point, including the emotional weight behind the song “Blackbird,” written about the loss of his best friend and bandmate. Demi shares how grief, mental health, and vulnerability fuel his songwriting and why emo music continues to be a lifeline for people who feel alone. 🎧 Listen & subscribe for more artist interviews, deep conversations, and scene-driven music discovery.