OurSpace with Matt Vettese

How a Drummer in France and a Singer in America Built a Band Together | Subtitles. Interview

Jake and Alex of Subtitles join OurSpace with Matt Vettese to discuss their debut album Subtitles On, the challenges of running a band across two continents, and the emotional stories behind some of the record's most impactful songs.
Living in the United States and France, the duo shares how they built the band through technology, late-night writing sessions, and a shared vision for what Subtitles. could become. They also discuss touring, Warped Tour's Battle of the Bands, the power of building genuine connections in music, and what it's like seeing fans tattoo their lyrics.
Plus, we talk about social anxiety, networking, modern music promotion, and share a handful of up-and-coming bands you should be listening to right now.
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Burning Out's Jason on Heartbreak, Toronto Punk & the New Single "Kill Me Maybe"

Jason from Toronto's Burning Out joins OurSpace with Matt Vettese to discuss the band's new single "Kill Me Maybe," their upcoming EP, heartbreak, songwriting, DIY culture, and the evolution of the Toronto punk scene.
Jason shares how the band's latest songs chronicle the emotional stages of processing a difficult breakup, why songwriting has become a form of therapy, and how Burning Out blends influences from melodic hardcore, pop punk, emo, and post-hardcore into something uniquely their own.
We also talk about the Toronto scene in the 2000s, Warped Tour, mixed-genre lineups, social media's impact on independent bands, and the challenges of balancing music with adult life.
Plus, Jason recommends a stack of underrated Toronto-area bands that deserve more attention.
Thumbnail photo by Ryan Brough
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Des Rocs: Why Rock Music Still Has the Best Live Shows

Des Rocs joins OurSpace with Matt Vettese for a chat about his new album To Hell and Back, the future of rock music, surviving a devastating spinal injury, and what it really takes to build a career as a modern rock artist.
Des shares the story behind the album title, discusses recording the record live as a full band, and explains why authenticity, risk, and emotional vulnerability remain at the core of great rock and roll.
We also talk about opening for The Rolling Stones, why he believes rock still delivers the greatest live shows in music, the challenges of sustaining a rock career in today's industry, and why he has no interest in chasing trends.
Plus, he shares the artists who inspired him, the DIY scene that shaped him, and a few modern bands he thinks deserve more attention.
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Buddy Nielsen on New Senses Fail Music, Still Searching & the Future of Emo

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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Nate Hardy on Emo Culture, Sad Music & Microwave’s Evolution

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:
Why Much Love exploded years after release
Touring with Anthony Green
The resurgence of emo and post-hardcore
The “sad as fuck” era of emo culture
How Microwave’s songwriting has changed
The shift toward optimism on Let’s Start Degeneracy
New Microwave music currently in the works
Dream collaborations and future plans
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The Comeback Story Every Emo Fan Needs to Hear | Tokyo Rose Interview

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:
The resurgence of emo and pop punk
Warped Tour memories
The transition from Myspace to Facebook
Rediscovering the band after nearly 20 years
Recording new music again
Their upcoming EP Phoenician Fire
The emotional connection fans still have with Tokyo Rose
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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Youth Fountain’s New Era: Tyler Talks Independence, Burnout & the Next Album

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 (August Burns Red) Talks Chatters ‘Voiceless’ Collab & Giving Fans a Voice

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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