#261 - David Bazan (Headphones 20th Anniversary)

Today on the podcast we welcome back David Bazan! Last time we spoke was in 2019 on episode 149. Today we speak about the Headphones 20th Anniversary that’s out now on Suicide Squeeze, his upcoming tour with Grandaddy and lots of talk about Best Friends Forever festival. Lastly we touch on how his last interview changed my life for the better.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Galm from Snowing fame has a solo record called "River of Blood" that's out now on Count Your Lucky Stars! We talk about everything under the sun and hope you enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast, we welcome John Congleton. John and I speak about emo, his old band, The Paper Chase, and the bands he's worked with. It's extensive and impressive! A truly remarkable and open talk about emo with someone who's worked with the best! https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and Sam speak about the upcoming untitled Promise Ring documentary and how they need your help! https://www.thepromiseringdoc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thepromisering_documentary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we have back for a 3rd time, Chris Simpson. He recently released a new Mountain Time album called “Dream Homes” on Spartan Records. We talk about the album and really go deep on the making of and the artwork.  We also talk about death, planning, and doing things out of love.  Lastly you can tell we’ve spoken a lot as it’s just a lot of jokes and sorta feels like we just recorded one of many conversations together over the years. I could not be more proud to speak with Chris and know he’s still making music. It’s a gift.  https://spartanrecords.com/collections/mountain-time/products/mountain-time-dream-homes https://mountaintime.bandcamp.com/album/dream-homes Support: https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best Friends Forever 2025 was just announced, and I have instant feedback on who's playing and the changes for 2025. Listen to all the bands via this playlist on Soundcloud Support the show via Patreon patreon.com/washedupemo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast, we welcome Jason Bishop and Bryan Hoffa from the band Bells on Trike. Fun fact: they were around for only a few years in the late '90s, and this is their first-ever interview! Numero Group has their music up on streaming services. Go search it out.  https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast we welcome Amanda MacKaye. Amanda and I chat about the new Bed Maker record that’s out on Dischord, a big discussion about genre, emo, and her take on it from the world she came from in DC. We talk about the industry as a whole and what’s exciting for Amanda in 2024. This was a really great conversation and I kept a lot of the back and forth in more than usual to keep that feeling for you the listener.  https://linktr.ee/bedmakerdc https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the podcast, we welcome Kristin Thomson and Jenny Toomey from Tsunami and Simple Machines.  We talk about the 90s, running Simple Machines, their new box set out on Numero Group, what DIY means to them, and how it impacts their lives and current work.  I learned a lot from this episode. It was so fun to sit back and be reminded how much more I need to know and listen.  Support: https://www.patreon.com/washedupemo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk about the Seattle scene he grew up in, Acceptance, Anberlin’s new stuff, and we go deep into his years on the road and how he’s balanced his career and family. Plus, your favorite topic, emo. Please listen to the latest Anberlin record, Vega, out on Equal Vision Records. Support: patreon.com/washedupemo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices