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Former radio host, Matt Vettese, interviews the hottest bands in the alternative music scene each week.
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Buddy Nielsen of Senses Fail joins OurSpace with Matt Vettese for a deep conversation about the past, present, and future of Senses Fail, including new music, the legacy of Still Searching, the current emo and hardcore scene, festival culture, and why live music still matters more than ever.
Buddy opens up about writing new Senses Fail songs, modernizing the band without losing what fans love, playing major festivals like Welcome to Rockville, the resurgence of emo nostalgia, and why younger fans are still connecting with records like Still Searching nearly 20 years later.
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Microwave frontman Nate Hardy joins OurSpace with Matt Vettese for a deep dive into the band’s evolution, the emo revival, mental health in music culture, and the future of Microwave.
Fresh off the 10 Years of Much Love anniversary tour with Anthony Green, Nate opens up about:
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Tokyo Rose is back.
In this episode of OurSpace with Matt Vettese, Ryan of Tokyo Rose joins the show to talk about the band’s rise during the golden era of emo and pop punk, touring with bands like Taking Back Sunday and The Starting Line, and why the band quietly disappeared after their album leaked during the LimeWire era.
Ryan also opens up about:
If you grew up in the Myspace era or still blast emo and pop punk in 2026, this conversation is going to hit home.
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Tyler of Youth Fountain joins OurSpace with Matt Vettese for an open conversation about the past, present, and future of the project.
We talk about Youth Fountain starting as a solo project, the years as a duo, Cody leaving to join Real Friends, and how Tyler returned to doing everything on his own. Tyler also discusses writing and recording songs himself, touring as a solo artist, leaving Pure Noise Records, fighting burnout, and preparing for a new independent era of Youth Fountain.
Plus, we get into Slam Dunk Festival, social media, fan messages, and what to expect from the next Youth Fountain record.
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Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red joins OurSpace to talk about mental health, community, and turning music into something bigger than just songs.
We explore the origins of HeartSupport, how fan interactions shaped its mission, and why the alternative scene has always been rooted in connection and healing. Jake also breaks down his collaboration with Chatter on “Voiceless,” a song centered around finding your voice in a world that tries to silence you.
This episode is about growth, vulnerability, and the reminder that you’re not alone even when it feels like it.
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In this episode of OurSpace with Matt Vettese, I’m joined by Kory from Prince Daddy & The Hyena to break down their brand new album Hotwire Trip Switch and why it’s their most different (and maybe most confident) record yet.
We dive deep into:
-Why they made a “singles album” instead of a concept record
-The pressure of writing songs that stand on their own
-The evolution of Prince Daddy from their earliest demos to now
Kory also opens up about how this being their first-ever band has influenced everything, from songwriting to growth, and why that transparency might be exactly what fans connect with most.
👇 Let me know in the comments:
Do you prefer concept albums or songs that stand alone?
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In this episode of OurSpace with Matt Vettese, I’m joined by Nico and Kevin from Electric Callboy to talk about how they turned heavy music into something you can actually dance to, why their shows feel like a full-on festival experience, and how they went from playing small clubs to massive arenas around the world.
Have you seen Electric Callboy live? What was your experience like?
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LOLO is DONE apologizing for her feelings.
In this episode of OurSpace with Matt Vettese, we sit down with one of pop punk’s fastest-rising voices to talk about her brand new album God Forbid a Girl Spits Out Her Feelings, the transition from opener to headliner, and why she’s embracing being a “chronic oversharer” for the sake of the art.
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Matt Donnelly of Don Broco joins OurSpace to talk about their latest album Nightmare Tripping and the evolution of the band’s sound.
We dive into how their heaviest record yet came together, including their unexpected collaboration with Chad Kroeger of Nickelback, working with Sam Carter, and why modern rock is embracing features more than ever.
Matt also shares insights into the songwriting process, recording vocals on unconventional gear, and the reality of balancing touring, burnout, and creativity.
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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.
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