HeyJaredNostalgicEmoDads
Andrew, Jake, and Derek are best friends who have played in bands since their youth, coming up in the era of “emo” before it was a cool term, before it was even embraced by the bands now basking in its seeming revival.
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In Conversation With: Tim Cossor (HRVRD, ...Of Sinking Ships, How Come) (opens the original)
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Our guest for this episode is Tim Cossor, drummer of the beloved Charlotte, NC band HRVRD. HRVRD is one of those incredible bands that deserves way more recognition than they got. Derek's band had a chance to play a show (or two?) with them at Alley Katz back in the late 2000s, when they still had the A's in their name, and it "changed the brain chemistry," as the kids like to say. They seamlessly blended elements of post hardcore, jazz, emo, post rock, and experimental, and truly created a soun
In Conversation With: John Van Deusen (solo artist, The Lonely Forest, Telephone Friends, Buffet) (opens the original)
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What a treat to talk with Mr John Van Deusen! His album "As Long As I Am In The Tent Of This Body I Will Make A Joyful Noise (Pt 1)" was one of Derek's favorites of 2026, and Part 2 is proving to be no different for 2027! We talk about his upbringing in Anacortes, Washington, the "Rock Retreats" his dad set up for him and his friends, finding success in The Lonely Forest, and some of the processes and tools he uses for songwriting. Go listen to all of his music! John's Website | John's Instagram
In Conversation With: Reed Murray (Tallhart, Say Anything, Carrollhood) (opens the original)
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This chat with drummer Reed Murray was such a blast! We talked about his upbringing in Tampa, FL, making lifelong friends in a homeschool drama class, joining a band with your regular customers at Starbucks, signing to a record label, playing alongside legendary emo musicians, leaving the touring life to pursue a family and fatherhood, and what exactly MDSFWL means. Go listen to Tallhart! And Carrollhood! And Say Anything! We are also on instagram if you feel so inclined. @NostalgicEmoDads
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