Welcome to the 100th episode of Emo Kids Anonymous! What started in March between two strangers has evolved into the show you see today! We have been blessed to be joined by such a cool array of guests over the last 100 episodes and we are so excited to see what comes in the next 100 episodes.

It’s been years since The Format last released a full album, but somehow, they never felt gone. Their songs stayed alive in playlists, in lyric captions, in the quiet moments where “On Your Porch” still hit just as hard as it did the first time. On January 23, that legacy continues with Boycott Heaven.

On this episode we have on Randy James from the band Hopeful. We talked about his journey with fertility and having 3 kids, having a band centered around hope, starting a music career in his 30s, being from a music family, how he wants to be present for his family, getting older and getting healthier.

On today’s episode of Emo Kids Anonymous, Robb is joined by Chris Sheppard and Matt Bradley of Everyone Asked About You. EAAY are an emo band formed in Little Rock, AR in 1996. They released two EPs and recorded an LP before disbanding in 2000. After years of online file swapping and message board buzz, the band reunited in 2022 and now they are back and better than ever.

The kids are, in fact, alright; actually they’re better than alright, they’re killing it. Midwestern foursome Flwrs have survived the trauma of middle school hallways, cross country moves, even COVID… none of that was going to keep them from chasing their dreams. Twin brothers Collin (guitar/vocals) and Connor (bass/vocals) and their childhood friend Austin(drums) began playing together in their youth, continuing into their college years where they found lead guitar and vocalist Jack and with him their ultimate lineup.

On this episode we have on Matt Pryor who you might know from The Get Up Kids, The New Amsterdams, The Terrible Twos, or playing under his own name.

Today on the show, Lisa was joined by Mike Andronico of Ghost Tour! Mike shares how New Found Glory was an important force in his life, the importance of our local scene and how we can help support it, the details of the new EP "Feel Some Good Again" and so much more.

In the heart of Philadelphia is a magical set of venues, The Fillmore and the Brooklyn Bowl. Many a show have been held on these stages, but the Champagne Jam is more than a show. It is a toast to the community, the scene, and everyone who works so hard to make it possible for this magic to continue. This two-night festival combines great music, fortune tellers, caricature artists, and a friendly competition of which Front Bottom member can slam a bottle of champagne the fastest. Brian secured the belt this year.

The era of the solo sad boi is upon us. Thanks to scene stealers like Machine Gun Kelly, Yung Blud, and Sueco, singular personalities a la Bowie and Springsteen are once again capturing the ears and hearts of audiences across the globe. Ecuadorian pop-punk soloist, Lord Sebastian, has joined the chat, too, and he has a lot to say. 

Alright, we are back for yet another one of my Band Of The Month segments. I truly believe that the power of community is what is going to help the current state of the industry. I hope this is my little way to do so. This month I had to go with one of the most hardworking, kind, talented bands I know, Roderik! 

Welcome to Robb’s Recs! A monthly article where I, a middle aged man (derogatory) suggest newer bands and artists to my fellow middle aged (complimentary) emo adults. I have obnoxiously declared 2025 the best year for emo (and emo adjacent) music in decades so 2026 has some big Toms to fill.

We were the kids in black t-shirts standing in the blazing sun. That is my memory of the early 2000s scene. Not just the music. The heat. The smell of sunscreen, though let’s be honest, none of us actually wore it. I regret that now. The dust. The taste of warm Monster. The feeling that your Vans were about to fuse to the ground.