Violence and Sunshine: A Music Podcast

To wrap up Season 2, we are joined by Dana from The Two Week Notice Podcast as we draft a Fantasy Festival lineup from the bands we've covered this season. Intro and Shinfo Music: MusicFreeRoyalty Ad Music: Studio72 Follow us on Instagram and Listen to our Companion Playlist Follow Dana on Instagram and listen to Two Week Notice on all good podcast platforms --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Though the band themselves reject the label, My Chemical Romance is often credited as one of the pioneers of the mid-2000s emo scene, and they are certainly one of the biggest rock groups of the 2000s. The band's debut, I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love was released in 2002, produced by Thursday's Geoff Rickley, it showcased the band at its most raw and hardcore punk inspired. In 2004, MCR released their major label debut, Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge, garnering the band mainstream success and showcasing a more refined sound. In 2006, MCR followed up with The Black Parade which eclipsed the success of their previous records and earned the band the Number 2 spot on the Billboard Charts, losing out on the top spot to Disney's Hannah Montana Soundtrack. Follow us on Instagram and Listen to our Companion Playlist This week we are joined by Big Rigs of the Bacio Death Trip Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

For almost a year now, we've been telling stories of emo and emo-adjacent bands we loved when we were growing up. We've explored concept albums, struggles with major labels, murder in the desert and we've even found that some bands we loved then maybe don't satisfy us today, the way they did in 2004. Each week our listeners have been regaled with tales from our friend, comedian Ash Greblo. With his weekly segment ‘Shinfo with Greblo', he has shared his thoughts, feelings and culinary insights about almost all of the bands we've covered on this show. In this episode, he takes the reins. Music by Lukas Graham/Alternative Sounds Follow us on Instagram and Listen to our Companion Playlist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Though it would be hard to beat the awkwardness of our emo years, there was a time before that was arguably more awkward. Before skinny jeans, we wore baggy shorts and hooped socks. Before straightening our fringes, we wore Quiksilver boardies and truckers hats. It's true that our music tastes developed long before we were listening to My Chemical Romance, Taking Back Sunday and Senses Fail. So come along as we explore the bands that came first. Bands like Incubus, Linkin Park, Black Sabbath, The Beastie Boys and More. Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/violenceandsunshine Listen to our Episode Playlist - https://linktr.ee/violenceandsunshine --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Forming in 2002, Anberlin released their sophomore record Never Take Friendship Personal in 2005, garnering praise for its ample hooks, sweeping melodies and accessible sheen. Eventually the band would go on to be signed by major label Universal Republic, experiencing significantly improved record sales, radio play and bigger touring opportunities, but it is Never Take Friendship Personal that represents Anberlin's time in the scene the best. Horsell Common were a 3-piece rock band from Melbourne, Victoria releasing their one and only full length record The Rescue in 2007, before calling it a day in 2010. The Rescue features high octane tracks like Good From Afar, delicate duets like Annie, If You're Listening and a guest feature by Anberlin's Stephen Christian on I'm Dead. The Rescue remains a criminally underrated release, by a criminally underrated band - owing in part to their untimely demise. Follow us on Instagram and Listen to our Companion Playlist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

At the height of the emo craze of the mid-2000s, Melbourne, like many other major cities around the world, was home to its own thriving emo music scene. With dedicated nightclubs like Next and Bang, a dearth of live music venues and independent music stores, being an emo in Melbourne did not make you an outsider - unless you were one of those creeps who liked to spend time on the Flinders St steps. With acts like Closure in Moscow, Carpathian and The Getaway Plan, being an emo in Melbourne gave you access to incredible local talent, as well as the international touring artists they would inevitably support. Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/violenceandsunshine Listen to our Episode Playlist - https://linktr.ee/violenceandsunshine --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

One of the earliest examples of Christian metalcore in the “scene”, The Devil Wears Prada have never been afraid to wear their faith on their sleeves. And though their earliest records are filled with worship, TDWP like Underoath and Maylene and the Sons of Disaster before them presented their faith as a lived experience rather than an imposition, allowing both Christian and secular fans to enjoy their music equally. TDWP has endured the ebbs and flows of a volatile scene that has lacked stability for nearly a decade. Despite this, the band have managed to persevere through member instability, and significant label changes to continue to produce music that demonstrates growth, whilst also retaining their signature metalcore sensibilities. Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/violenceandsunshine Listen to our Episode Playlist - https://linktr.ee/violenceandsunshine --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

In 2000, Chris Carrabba of Further Seems Forever would release his first solo album Swiss Army Romance under the name Dashboard Confessional. He would soon leave Further Seems Forever to focus solely on Dashboard Confessional, citing that his desire to do the hard work it would take to be a successful musician was greater than that of his bandmates. Dashboard Confessional have gone on to release multiple gold records and despite a hiatus between 2011-2015 the band endures to this day, partly owing to Carrabba's legacy as an emo legend but more so because of hard work, a passion for fans and people, and authentic songwriting. Song: Silent Partner - Cue Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/violenceandsunshine Listen to our Episode Playlist - https://linktr.ee/violenceandsunshine Listen to the Two Week Notice Podcast Interview with Chris Carrabba - Two Week Notice: #064: Chris Carrabba (Dashboard Confessional) on Apple Podcasts --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

In 2002, Glassjaw released their sophomore album ‘Worship and Tribute'. The band was a major part of the Long Island music scene and are credited as being a significant influence in the underground post-hardcore scene, with a sonic appeal and live show aspired to and mimicked by many. Vocalist Daryl Palumbo's well documented battle with Crohn's disease, along with lineup instability has contributed to the band only releasing 3 full length records up until now. The band's ability to retain an audience and continue to sell out shows on the back of 20 year old records is a testament to the legacy of their music, but also provides a bittersweet experience for long term fans as a vast number of Glassjaw diehards, particularly in Australia had to wait until they were older, sweatier and balder to shout the songs they loved as teens. Thankfully, these songs still endure to this day. Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/violenceandsunshine Listen to our Episode Playlist - https://linktr.ee/violenceandsunshine --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Breaking up in 2008 and reemerging scarcely over the past decade, The Receiving End of Sirens leave a legacy as one of the most underrated bands in the scene - and maybe because they never belonged there in the first place. The Receiving End of Sirens were only emo by genre association and in hindsight should be remembered as an influence-diverse band who often created rich layers of orchestration, vocalisation, instrumentation, and electronica blended with progressive rock and post-hardcore. Allmusic.com described their sound as a vast cornucopia including everything from hammer-of-the-gods drumbeats and spacey synth breaks to artfully arranged segments in which three vocalists sing different lyrics in harmony. Music by Sappherios Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/violenceandsunshine Listen to our Episode Playlist - https://linktr.ee/violenceandsunshine --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Kurt Travis' time in Dance Gavin Dance is profoundly unique amidst the folklore and history of a band that is already described as profoundly unique. Travis joined the band in 2007 after the removal of Jonny Craig. His time in the band between then and 2010 was a period which saw Dance Gavin Dance at its most unstable, but also its most experimental. The band released two records with Travis at the helm, 2008s Self-Titled (also known as Death Star) and 2009s Happiness. The two records were released within a year of each other but were starkly different. Music by Chiptune Planet Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/violenceandsunshine Listen to our Episode Playlist - https://linktr.ee/violenceandsunshine --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Coheed and Cambria are an American progressive rock band from Nyack, New York. Contentiously classified as emo in their early years, the band is known to incorporate elements of alternative rock, new prog, progressive metal, post-hardcore and metal into their sound. Throughout their discography the band has created a conceptual world and mythos of their own with the aid of science fiction novels and comic books that help tell the complete story. Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/violenceandsunshine Listen to our Episode Playlist - https://linktr.ee/violenceandsunshine --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

In 2002, Punknews.org said this about From Autumn to Ashes… If you like your hardcore loud, fast, with floor punching breakdowns and screaming metal guitars then this is for you. If you like your softer, emotional, heart-felt tunes that make you close your eyes and think of buttercups in a field on a warm summer's day, then this is for you. If you like the two styles smashed together, violently, then stop reading and run to your local music store. From Autumn to Ashes is an American post-hardcore band from Long Island, New York. Releasing 4 full length records between 2001 and 2007, the band would then call it a day on good terms, claiming they had achieved everything they had wanted to achieve with the band. Today From Autumn to Ashes remains a part-time project, reuniting for small reunion shows on occasion much to the delight of fans. Music Produced by Driftaway Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/violenceandsunshine Listen to our Episode Playlist - https://linktr.ee/violenceandsunshine --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Formed in 2003, A Day to Remember has released 7 full length records since their debut in 2005. Their next 3 records, 2007s For Those Who Have Heart, 2009s Homesick and 2010s What Separates Me From You were all released on Victory records before the band initiated legal proceedings against the label for breach of contract. Typified by their unique blend of hardcore and pop-punk, A Day to Remember have gained a reputation for being one of the most electric live bands in the scene. Music by JPow Flicks Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/violenceandsunshine Listen to our Episode Playlist - https://linktr.ee/violenceandsunshine --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Scary Kids Scaring Kids announced their return in 2019 with former Saosin frontman Cove Reber on vocals as Tyson Stevens had tragically passed away from a suspected heroin overdose in 2014. This year, Scary Kids Scaring Kids will release their first full length record in 15 years. Taking a unique approach to the construction of the album, each track features a different vocalist as a tribute to Stevens. Scary Kids Scaring Kids are emo darlings, forever a respected peer within the scene and a band who never truly reached their potential, despite showing so much. From keyboard-driven bangers like My Darkest Hour to piano-ballads like Watch Me Bleed, and every post-hardcore gem inbetween, Scary Kids always entertained and enthralled. Song: Silent Partner - Cue Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/violenceandsunshine Listen to our Episode Playlist - https://linktr.ee/violenceandsunshine --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Atreyu are an American Metalcore band from Yorba Linda, California. They formed in 1998 and released their debut record Suicide Notes and Butterfly Kisses in 2002, before their sophomore effort The Curse left an indelible mark on the scene in 2004. In reference to Atreyu's sound Adrien Begrand of PopMatters said "Atreyu is too goth to be emo, too metal to be punk, and too brazenly emotional to be metal". He also noted the way the band fused elements of heavy metal, psychedelic rock, gothic rock, hardcore punk, thrash metal, blues rock, emo,hard rock, screamo and melodic death metal. Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/violenceandsunshine Listen to our Episode Playlist - https://linktr.ee/violenceandsunshine --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Maylene and the Sons of Disaster's debut self-titled record incorporated elements of what would become their signature southern sound, whilst also leaning heavily on metalcore. The band would go on to refine their sound on their follow up record II in 2007 and 2009s III would again show the band's progression away from metalcore, and closer to southern rock. It was announced in 2016 that frontman Dallas Taylor had been hospitalized due to an ATV accident. Taylor had incurred multiple broken bones, internal bleeding, and significant head injuries. For the past 5 years, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster have been inactive due to Taylor's ongoing rehabilitation but the band has recently announced their return for Furnace Fest 2022 in their hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. Song: Darren Curtis - Gunslinger From The Brink Follow us on Instagram and Listen to our Companion Playlist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Taking Back Sunday's first three records were, and still are, essential emo listening. 2002's Tell All Your Friends was a spirited debut that helped the band stand out from the crowd, while 2004s Where You Want to Be showcased a new maturity to the bands songwriting before jumping to a major label for 2006s Louder Now, a high energy record that showcased the talent but also the turmoil in the band. Led by charismatic frontman Adam Lazzara, Taking Back Sunday from Long Island, New York have been performing for over two decades, with 7 full length records under their belt in what has been a long and impressive career. Song: Yeti - Itchy and Scratchy Follow us on Instagram and Listen to our Companion Playlist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Downtown Battle Mountain is an expertly crafted vision of chaos and beauty. The R&B-influenced cleans of vocalist Jonny Craig both soar and soothe while screaming vocalist Jon Mess starkly contrasts his namesake and counterpart with a screaming style that is dwarfed by the absurdity of his lyricism. Despite present day success, the band failed to capitalise on the following they were building as vocalist Jonny Craig was kicked out before this version of the band could truly bloom. In 2010, Craig would return to the band to record and release Downtown Battle Mountain II. DBM2 would ultimately showcase the more laid-back side of Jonny Craig, along with the more experimental Dance Gavin Dance that had emerged on their previous record, Happiness. DBM2 would feature rap verses from guitarist Will Swan and complete departures from genre in songs like Blue Dream. Song: Chiptune - And I Told Them I Invented Times New Roman Follow us on Instagram and Listen to our Companion Playlist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Finch released their debut record What it is to Burn in 2002 via Drive-Thru records. The record was described by Allmusic as “phenomenal” with praise given to the way it carefully rode the line between emo, pop punk and hardcore. What it is to Burn would go on to sell over 400,000 copies with bands like Saosin, A Day to Remember and The Amity Affliction all citing the profound impact of this record on their own music. Fueling the success of Burn, Finch toured extensively - headlining countless tours, performing at international festivals as well as appearing on late night TV slots but by 2004 the band had largely fallen out of the public eye. In 2005, they released Say Hello to Sunshine to overwhelmingly mixed reviews. The band had steered sharply in a different direction from their debut release and while some were impressed with the change in direction, others were bitterly disappointed that the record had not built upon the sound of the first record. Song: Silent Partner - East Follow us on Instagram and Listen to our Companion Playlist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

The Amity Affliction are an Australian metalcore band from Gympie, Queensland. The sound the band adopted on their second EP ‘High Hopes' in 2007 typifies a formula the band still retains 15-years on. Backed by crushing metalcore riffs and melodic synths, the harsh screamed vocals of Joel Birch explore themes of anxiety, suicide, and depression while the melodic cleans of Ahren Stringer regularly offer hope. In 2008 the band released their debut album ‘Severed Ties' and their second record ‘Youngbloods' in 2010 which would go on to be certified gold in Australia, and named Blunt Magazines Best Record of 2010. Song: Anders - Prepare to Fight Follow us on Instagram and Listen to our Companion Playlist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Chiodos was an American post-hardcore band from Davison, Michigan. Fronted by scene-famous vocalist Craig Owens, the band has seen numerous lineup changes with even Owens himself kicked out in 2009 before rejoining in 2012. In 2010, Alternative Press described Chiodos' sound as frighteningly mighty with exhilarating musicianship and inspired lyrical introspection that dodges easy categorization and plays out like an evening at some glorious experimental-hardcore cabaret, topped by a nightcap at the broke-down bordello across the back alley. Follow us on Instagram and Listen to our Companion Playlist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

International Women's Day is a global holiday observed every year on March 8th. With origins tracing back to 1909, the focal point is the women's rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. Along with a very special interview with Nikki Brumen (Blood Command, ex-Pagan) this show aims to celebrate the contribution of women in music, while also exploring the challenges for women in a heavily male-dominated scene. [39.05] Interview with Nikki Brumen Follow us on Instagram and Listen to our Companion Playlist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Four Year Strong is a pop punk band from Worcester, Massachusetts. The band's breakout came in 2007 with Rise or Die Trying - a record that electrified the scene showcasing a brand of Boston-area hardcore mixed with pop punk. Though not necessarily the first to toy with this sound, Four Year Strong would go on to become synonymous with what is now known as easycore, along with bands like Set Your Goals, New Found Glory and even A Day to Remember. Though the band is still active to this day, their well earned rise to scene stardom, yet speedy demise may be another cautionary tale about what can go wrong when the music industry meets hardworking punk bands. Music by JPow Flicks Follow us on Instagram and Listen to our Companion Playlist and our 'Explains it All' Playlist Listen to Two Week Notice Podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Parkway Drive from Byron Bay, Australia released their debut full length Killing With A Smile in 2005 - recorded in just two weeks in the United States with Killswitch Engage guitarist Adam D as producer. Relentless touring, and an unabating work ethic has been the key driver of the band's success with their ongoing triumphs a rare example of a band who has continued to gain popularity in spite of the ever changing nature of the music industry, and little mainstream support for heavy music. Parkway Drive have released a total of six studio albums, one EP, a split album, two DVDs and a book. Their latest two records Ire and Reverence have both reached number 1 on the Australian ARIA charts. Follow us on Instagram and Listen to our Companion Playlist and our Australia Playlist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Ronnie Radke from Las Vegas, Nevada is the singer and frontman of Falling in Reverse. Initially gaining notoriety as the frontman of glam emo band Escape The Fate, Radke's reputation for recklessness has followed him throughout his career, and the tale of an ill-fated fight that led to a murder in the Las Vegas desert sits as one of the most outrageous stories in the history of the scene. Music Provided by RockSounds Follow us on Instagram and Listen to our Companion Playlist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Comeback Kid are a hardcore band from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Their debut Turn it Around in 2003, was followed by their breakout full length Wake The Dead in 2005. After relentless touring and building a dedicated fanbase, Scott Wade left the band with guitarist Andrew Neufeld stepping up to vocals - a role he still fills today. 2007 brought the bands third record ‘Broadcasting'. The record features less hopeful themes than the bands prior record but showcased the bands ability to persevere without its original singer. With huge riffs, fast drums, lyrics teeming with emotion, and infectious gang vocals Comeback Kid is a band that is best experienced live. Song: Anders - Prepare to Fight Follow us on Instagram and Listen to our Companion Playlist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Good Charlotte were often derided for being fake punks simply for being a commercial band but hindsight affords us the opportunity to see that they were actually artistically progressive, financially viable and incredibly relatable. Good Charlotte were not necessarily a divisive band, but their success certainly made them an easy target for those seemingly unable to allow others to listen to whatever they choose. Hit singles ‘Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous' and ‘The Anthem' from their breakthrough record ‘Young and Hopeless” hold up two decades on, and represent a record that would go on to sell 5 million copies worldwide. Song: JPow Flicks Follow us on Instagram and Listen to our Companion Playlist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

The demise of Every Time I Die began on December 3, 2021 and by January 18, 2022 the band was no more. And it was not pretty. In this bonus episode, Paul explains the events that transpired, leading to the messy public collapse of a band beloved by fans all over the world who could never have anticipated such an unceremonious split. Song: Track Tribe - Riffs for Days Follow us on Instagram and Listen to our Companion Playlist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Say Anything's Is A Real Boy… showcases the talent of then 19-year old Max Bemis as all instruments on the record, with the exception of drums, were written and played by Bemis himself. The pressure that Bemis felt during the creation of Is A Real Boy… culminated in a mental breakdown which in hindsight comes as little surprise to somebody whose ambition was to outdo Andy Warhol and Jesus. The product was ultimately one of the scene's greatest albums, a masterpiece that sounds like little else from the genre. Is A Real Boy… would go on to be named one of Rolling Stone's Top 40 Greatest Emo Albums of All Time. Song Credit: Dead Yami - High School Reunion Follow us on Instagram and Listen to our Companion Playlist or Is A Real Boy… Follow Dana on Instagram and listen to Two Week Notice on all good podcast platforms. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

In honour of our 21st episode, we take some time to draft our own “Fantasy Festival” from the bands we have covered in our first 20 episodes. Join us as we make our picks, name our festivals and share tales from festivals we've been to. Intro and Shinfo Music: MusicFreeRoyalty Ad Music: Studio72 Follow us on Instagram and Listen to our Companion Playlist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

With a sound described as two Catholic school girls in a knife fight, Alexisonfire released their self-titled debut in 2002, before following up with Watch Out! In 2004 - an effort that showcased a more aggressive, yet refined sound for the band. Following with Crisis in 2006, and Old Crows/Young Cardinals in 2009, the band would soon split primarily owing to the growing success of Dallas Green's solo project, City and Colour. The breakup was not amicable and fans waited two years for a true farewell tour. Song: Blank Expression Follow us on Instagram and Listen to our Companion Playlist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Emarosa from Lexington, Kentucky released their debut full length 'Relativity' in 2008. A masterstroke of post-hardcore and a complete departure from their early Metalcore sound, the record is the band at it's peak. Powerful and intricate guitars, pounding drums, and ambient keys paired with the beautiful high vocals of infamous ex-Dance Gavin Dance frontman, Jonny Craig. Emarosa's “scene” period, their most important period of influence is long in the rearview and though sandwiched by two distinctly different versions of the band, the potential and talent the band showcased on Relativity and Self-Titled cannot be taken for granted. Sadly, like many projects Jonny Craig has been involved in, success was not sustainable. Song: Cue - Silent Partner Follow us on Instagram and Listen to our Companion Playlist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Despite standing shoulder-to-shoulder with bands like Bring Me The Horizon and Parkway Drive in the late-2000s, Architects have had to work tirelessly to build a fanbase across the world and did not begin to receive sustained commercial success until 2016s ‘All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us'. Not long after the release of the record, primary songwriter and guitarist Tom Searle would pass away at the age of 28, with the band revealing that he had been battling skin cancer for 3 years and had succumbed to his affliction. The record was written entirely by Tom Searle, both musically and lyrically and reveals the final thoughts of a man coming to grips with his own mortality. Song: AMRPHIS Follow us on Instagram and Listen to our Companion Playlist Dan Searle's Statement on Tom's Death Sam Carter Speech before Gone With The Wind --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Emery are a rock-band founded in Rock Hill, South Carolina and based in Seattle, Washington. Thrust into emo kid bedrooms in 2004, The Weak's End is a stunning post-hardcore debut for a band who had limited peer influences in their truckers hat and acoustic guitar-leaning hometown. The Weak's End and their 2005 follow-up, The Question combine as a profound one-two punch; an incredibly strong beginning for an act that has found a way to survive and thrive past the apparent death of a record business that chewed up and spit out most of the artists we loved so much. Song: Cue - Silent Partner Follow us on Instagram and Listen to our Companion Playlist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

From First to Last are not your typical scene band, they are the typical scene band. Their rise to emo superstardom leaned heavily on popularity they developed on then-blossoming social media website Myspace which played a significant role in the promotion of music in the mid-2000s and the band thrived there. From First to Last's significant history is well documented as one of the scene's most promising young bands, burdened at the peak of their success by their singers' ailing vocal chords and his later solo musical success, ultimately leading the band to struggle to meet their potential. Song: JAMMER PLAYZ Follow us on Instagram and Listen to our Companion Playlist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

After Anthony Green left Saosin, Cove Reber sent the band an acoustic demo of some of their earlier songs. It is claimed that the band initially thought the demo was Anthony Green playing a trick on them as Reber's vocal sound in the demo was so similar to Green's. At just 19 years old, Cove Reber would become the new frontman of Saosin. With the release of their debut full length in 2006, Saosin pushed their sound to a new level with their signature intricate drums, layered delayed guitars, exceptional vocal melody and pristine vocal harmonies. Though the debate still rages amongst fans about which era of Saosin is superior, Beetle as the record is affectionately known has its own adoring legion of fans and is one of the most perfectly produced records in all of screamo. Music: prodbyKala Follow us on Instagram and Listen to our Companion Playlist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Anthony Green is likely one of the founding fathers of the very scene we discuss so regularly on this podcast, however, may have eluded the pigeon-holing that often comes with being a poster boy for emo. Though his vocal style has been mimicked poorly by countless others in emo-adjacent genres since, Circa Survive, The Sound of Animals Fighting and his solo career have all steered clear of being typical. Notorious for his high-pitched vocal timbre as well as his vast musical output, Green's back catalogue across all his musical identities carries a reputation for quality, experimentation and authenticity. Music: prodbyKala Follow us on Instagram and Listen to our Companion Playlist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Underoath from Tampa, Florida have released 8 studio albums with their 9th coming early next year. Identifying as a Christian band for most of their career, they appealed to religious teens across America who were able to bring heavy music into their home because of the band's outwardly expressed faith. For the non-religious, Underoath were simply a really good band who happened to be Christian. Disbanding in 2013 amidst rising interpersonal tensions within the band, fatigue from touring, substance issues and conflicting values, they returned in 2016 and abandoned their Christian identity. Song: AMRPHIS Follow us on Instagram and Listen to our Companion Playlist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Fall Out Boy's 2005 major label debut, From Under The Cork Tree layers tales of depression and anxiety atop catchy pop-punk and pop-rock melodies, and soaring vocal harmonies from singer Patrick Stump with bassist Pete Wentz's introspective lyrics scattering literary and pop culture references, and many quotable lines throughout. The band is completed by Joe Trohman on lead guitar and Andy Hurley on drums. Fall Out Boy's major label signing was both a blessing and a curse for the band, offering exposure many bands could only dream of, but also creating a profound amount of pressure for the members of the band. From Under The Cork Tree remains the band's best selling album with over 3 million units sold worldwide. Follow us on Instagram and Listen to our Companion Playlist --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Jimmy Eat World's Bleed American was a commercial and critical success, and has since found itself on a number of ‘Greatest Albums of All Time' lists. In 2004, the band followed up with Futures - a record that was less pop-oriented featuring more complex instrumentation and a greater sense of pessimism than its predecessor. Jimmy Eat World have released 10 full length records in their nearly 3-decade long career and have managed to delicately tread the line between innovation and keeping older fans content with new records, anniversary tours and a live set that seamlessly blends old and new. Song Credit: Saint Mike Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/violenceandsunshine/ Listen to our Jimmy Eat World playlist here > https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1wwTVYa4I6rCwkSjzC6aTn?si=d1f8c54039db4623 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Releasing their debut self-titled album in 2002, The Used, a 4-piece rock band from Orem, Utah were a part of the proliferation of emo music in the mainstream. With impressive instrumentation, emotive vocals and dark lyrical themes their debut full length has been described as the type of first record every band would want to make and one that can't be placed in a specific genre. In different quantities it contains punk, pop-punk, hardcore, post-hardcore, and some bits of screamo. Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/violenceandsunshine/ Listen to our The Used playlist here > https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Rbt0SCI8aq2oyX5LEexnM?si=e2bcca538f114629 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

It has been said that you just need to look at Bring Me The Horizon, and in two years time that's what everybody else in metalcore will be trying to do. Forming in 2004, the band went from despised myspace teenagers to arena-rock taste makers. They are a rare example of a band that has refused to sit still, while still respecting where they came from. Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/violenceandsunshine/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Every Time I Die is a seriously heavy band, who rarely take themselves seriously. Fronted by the lyrically-gifted Keith Buckley, the band has maintained a reputation for intensity and energy in both live and across their 8 full length albums, with a 9th only weeks away. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

New Jersey's Thursday are one of the most influential bands of the 2000s post-hardcore scene. Bringing darker emo music and screaming vocals into the mainstream, the band became the blueprint for the modern post-hardcore band with their records Full Collapse and War All The Time. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Discovered by Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz and subsequently signed to his record label, Panic! At the Disco released 'A Fever You Can't Sweat Out' in 2005 after delaying recording sessions to complete high school and having never played a live show. Though now technically a Brendon Urie solo project, Panic! at the Disco's emo legacy is enduring. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

I Killed The Prom Queen's legacy continues as one of Australia's premier heavy music artists. Despite a strong work ethic, commercial success and relentless touring, finding consistency was a challenge for the band throughout the years typified by each of their three full length albums featuring a different lead vocalist. To learn more about ‘Conversations Matter' visit www.conversationsmatter.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Before the reality of label interference, online leaks, and relationship breakdowns could overshadow their initial success, Acceptance were touted to be a major mainstream success owing to their 2005 debut, Phantoms. So what happened to Acceptance, and why after an impressively well-crafted debut did they so quickly disband only a year later? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

While Senses Fail have evolved during their 20 years of existence, the early releases typify the sound of a very particular era of punk or screamo music that early fans of the band could now either look back on with fondness, or cower with embarrassment about. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

Paramore hit stereos in 2005 with All We Know is Falling. Fronted by vocalist Hayley Williams, these teens from Franklin, Tennessee delivered a 10-track debut with tales of loss and trepidation via infectious hooks. Following up with Riot! in 2007, the band found mainstream success with hit singles and an album that showcased a more mature approach to songwriting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message

In 2005, Canada's Boys Night Out released Trainwreck, a concept album that follows a man who descends into insanity after murdering his wife in his sleep. Trainwreck was a stylistic departure from what had previously typified the band's sound, showcasing progressive rock sensibilities that used composition to tell the story as much as the lyrics did. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/violenceandsunshine/message