CD Burners

This week on CD Burners, we're joined by Albert Schweizer, the newly announced frontman of Scary Kids Scaring Kids, to dive into AFI's iconic 2006 album Decemberunderground. We get into the dark imagery, hidden symbolism, bizarre internet conspiracy theories, and mysterious lore surrounding the album, including the meaning behind "Miss Murder" and the recurring number 37. Albert shares how watching Davey Havok perform at the MTV Movie Awards inspired him to become a singer, while we explore how AFI's massive mainstream breakthrough changed the band's identity and complicated their relationship with fame. Plus, Albert opens up about officially joining Scary Kids Scaring Kids, the influence AFI has had on his songwriting and creative vision, and what fans can expect from the band's next chapter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on CD Burners, we're joined by Patrick Gilchrist of Not My Weekend to revisit one of the most overlooked albums of the MySpace pop-punk era, Artist Vs Poet's Favorite Fix. Patrick comes prepared with a full presentation breaking down the band's history, their time on Fearless Records, and why he believes this album deserves to be remembered alongside classics from The Maine, Boys Like Girls, and All Time Low. We dive into the producers behind the record, what made that era of pop punk so special, and why Patrick believes we'll never see another album quite like it. Plus, Patrick shares the story of founding member and vocalist Tarsy Thomasson, reflects on his legacy following his passing in 2022, and gets into how much harder it feels to build a successful band in today's music industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of CD Burners, we're joined by special guest SIIIICKBRAIN to dive into Death Grips' chaotic cult classic The Money Store. From the experimental production and surprisingly addictive hooks to Anthony Fantano's legendary 10/10 review, we break down how Death Grips created an album that defied every rule of mainstream music and influenced an entire generation of artists. SIIIICKBRAIN shares how she first discovered the band at 4 AM on the way to an afterparty, why seeing them live at the Hollywood Palladium was one of the craziest experiences of her life, and how their fearless approach to making music has inspired her own sound. Plus, we get into the band's mysterious online presence, their intense fanbase, and why Death Grips might be one of the most influential experimental acts of the internet era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of CD Burners, we're joined by filmmaker Jeff Ryan to dive into his new movie Mooch, a chaotic indie comedy inspired by Emo Nite and the music we all grew up on. Jeff breaks down how a random DM to Underoath's Aaron Gillespie turned into an entire original soundtrack, how his love for bands like Senses Fail, The Starting Line, and Saves the Day influenced the film, and what it actually takes to write, direct, edit, and star in your own movie. We also get into the insanity of independent filmmaking, working with actors from Gilmore Girls, the art of rage-bait marketing, and why making a movie might be the most ridiculous thing anyone can willingly put themselves through. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on CD Burners, we're joined by A Heartwell Ending for their FIRST interview in nearly two decades, and the story behind their unexpected comeback is actually insane. After disappearing from the MySpace scene, the band reunited for the first time in 16 years only to discover they had over 700,000 monthly Spotify listeners and a whole new generation of fans bringing their music back to life. We get into how their songs blew up on TikTok without them even knowing, touring with early A Day To Remember and We The Kings, and the shocking discovery that someone had claimed their Spotify account using a deceased band member's identity. Plus, they reveal what really happened to the band, the mystery surrounding their missing streaming royalties, and their plans to finally make new music after all these years. From forgotten MySpace demos to an unexpected second chance, this might be one of the wildest comeback stories in emo history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.