OurSpace with Matt Vettese

Matt Vettese
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Rediscover new music.  Former radio host, Matt Vettese, interviews the hottest bands in the alternative music scene each week. This is a place to connect with your favourite bands and discover new ones.

  1. Why The Academy Is… Are Finally Back And A Deep Dive Into "Almost There" | William Beckett Interview

    4D AGO

    Why The Academy Is… Are Finally Back And A Deep Dive Into "Almost There" | William Beckett Interview

    After nearly two decades, The Academy Is... are back with new music! William Beckett joins OurSpace with Matt Vettese to talk about their new album "Almost There." We dive into what it means to return after 18 years, how the band reconnected through live shows and festivals, and why this record focuses on being present rather than leaning too heavily on nostalgia. William opens up about the emotional themes behind the album, the evolution from Almost Here to Almost There, and how the band approached writing this new chapter completely fresh. If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review!  -- 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

    52 min
  2. Free Throw Interview: New Album, Midwest Emo, Fatherhood, and Creative Freedom

    MAR 26

    Free Throw Interview: New Album, Midwest Emo, Fatherhood, and Creative Freedom

    Free Throw’s Cory Castro and Larry Warner join OurSpace with Matt Vettese to talk about the band’s sixth album, Moments Before the Wind, out March 27. We talk about how Free Throw changed their writing process on this record, why they stopped trying to recreate past successes like “Two Beers In,” and how the album still feels like Free Throw while pushing into new sonic territory. Cory also opens up about the album’s themes of feeling stuck in a liminal space, and how finding out he was going to be a dad during the recording process changed the emotional arc of the record. The conversation also dives into the band’s live show, their approach to taking newer bands on tour, and where Free Throw fits in the ever-evolving world of emo. If you love emo, Midwest emo, pop punk, and alternative music, this is a great one. -- 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

    40 min
  3. This Band Is Reviving 2000s Alt Rock (But Doing It Right) | Footballhead Interview

    MAR 23

    This Band Is Reviving 2000s Alt Rock (But Doing It Right) | Footballhead Interview

    Footballhead joins OurSpace with Matt Vettese to talk about their new album Weight of the Truth, and how they’re bringing early 2000s alternative rock energy into a modern sound without becoming a nostalgia-core band. We talk about the balance between inspiration and originality, the shift from a solo project into a fully collaborative band, and why this record feels like a true debut for Footballhead. The conversation also dives into songwriting maturity, coming-of-age themes, and what it means to make music that reflects real life in your 30s. Plus: getting unexpected co-signs from artists like 311 and New Found Glory, touring with Ben Quad, and the hilarious (but possibly real) strategy of landing on a “divorce dad workout playlist.” 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 If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, rate, and review the show!

    50 min
  4. Dan Marsala talks Story of the Year’s New Album A.R.S.O.N.

    MAR 16

    Dan Marsala talks Story of the Year’s New Album A.R.S.O.N.

    Dan Marsala of Story of the Year stops by OurSpace with Matt Vettese to break down the band’s new album ARSON, including how the title came from a lyric and became the acronym All Rage, Still Only Numb. We talk about why the new record hits heavier, how Dan protects his voice while still bringing the screams every night, and what it’s like writing music that grows with your audience (instead of staying stuck in high school forever). Dan also reflects on the staying power of “Until the Day I Die,” the love/hate push-and-pull that inspired it, and how fans made it their own over the years. If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, rate, and review the show, it’s the best way to support 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. https://elderemo.com/OURSPACE.

    41 min
  5. Sweet Pill’s Zayna on “Still There’s a Glow,” Warped Tour, and Touring Nonstop

    MAR 9

    Sweet Pill’s Zayna on “Still There’s a Glow,” Warped Tour, and Touring Nonstop

    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  Sweet Pill’s Zayna stops by OurSpace with Matt Vettese to talk all things “Still There’s a Glow” (out March 13), including how the album came together after years of nonstop touring, and why the band nearly left a whole batch of songs behind before finding the final version of the record. We also get into what it was like playing Warped Tour as it returns for a new era, the Philly scene’s “high bar,” how music can be a lifeline during tough mental health seasons, and which new songs Zayna is most excited to bring to the stage (plus the one track that’s just too demanding to sing live). Listen, follow, and share OurSpace with Matt Vettese for more conversations with the artists keeping emo, pop punk, and alternative music moving forward.

    46 min
  6. Chris DeMakes (Less Than Jake) talks Wake and Bake 2026 and 30 years of Losing Streak

    MAR 6

    Chris DeMakes (Less Than Jake) talks Wake and Bake 2026 and 30 years of Losing Streak

    It's a BONUS EPISODE!  Chris DeMakes joins Matt Vettese for a quick chat to talk about Wake and Bake 2026, plus 30 years of Losing Streak and 25 years of Borders and Boundaries!  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

    10 min
  7. Hawthorne Heights on The Importance of Emo & 20 Years of "If Only You Were Lonely"

    MAR 2

    Hawthorne Heights on The Importance of Emo & 20 Years of "If Only You Were Lonely"

    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

    57 min
  8. Good Sleepy on Growing Up, Constant Humming & Their Most Honest Record Yet

    FEB 20

    Good Sleepy on Growing Up, Constant Humming & Their Most Honest Record Yet

    Five years after their debut, Good Sleepy are back with their sophomore LP Constant Humming and it might be their most cohesive, mature, and emotionally honest record yet. In this episode of Ourspace, Matt sits down with Seth, Thomas, and Jack to talk about growing up between albums, moving beyond being a “high school band,” and what changed in their songwriting process this time around. 🎧 Constant Humming is out now! Let us know your favorite track in the comments. Remember to like & subscribe for more emo, pop punk, and alternative interviews.

    35 min
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Rediscover new music.  Former radio host, Matt Vettese, interviews the hottest bands in the alternative music scene each week. This is a place to connect with your favourite bands and discover new ones.

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  • Creator
    Matt Vettese
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    89
  • Rating
    Explicit
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  • Show Website
    OurSpace with Matt Vettese

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