All the World's a Stage for NOFX's Fat Mike: "No Shame, All Pride Is How I've Tried to Live My Life"

My interview with Fat Mike of NOFX is now up on @exclaimdotca.bsky.social!! Go read at the link below!! exclaim.ca/music/articl...

Interviews: Talking 'Don't Blame The Peach' with Kate Mac of Twat Union ✏️ @emmoore.bsky.social www.punknews.org/article/8802...

I recently spoke with Kate of Twat Union about the band's recently released sophomore EP 'Don't Blame The Peach', building the band's theatrical live show, songwriting, unions, and so much more!! ✨Link below or in bio to read!!✨ www.punknews.org/article/8802...

Staying hydrated with Pro Wrestling The Band ✏️ @emmoore.bsky.social www.punknews.org/article/8798...

Interviews: Talking 'Your Recommended Daily Intake of first president of japan' with Non Kuramoto ✏️ @emmoore.bsky.social www.punknews.org/article/8796...

Me and my @fightforthefuture.org colleagues are here in DC for #TransDayOfVisibility giving folks concrete ways to take action against censorship legislation that would harm trans youth. We’ll be at the rally tmw, come say hi! transdayofvisibility.com

Interview: Celebrating 20 years of 'Birthing the Giant' with Liam Cormier of Cancer Bats ✏️ @emmoore.bsky.social www.punknews.org/article/8789...

My interview with Liam of Cancer Bats is now up on Punknews!! Read at the link below!! www.punknews.org/article/8789...

The OBGMs Are Ready to Win, with Help from Basketball and Stefan Babcock

I recently spoke with Denz of @theobgms.bsky.social for @exclaimdotca.bsky.social!! We had a great conversation about their first JUNO nomination, kicking the band into high gear, the importance of making music with your friends, and so much more!! Read below!! exclaim.ca/music/articl...

Interviews: Talking 'Une ville, une mine, un cancer' with Simon Turcotte of Guhn Twei ✏️ @emmoore.bsky.social www.punknews.org/article/8786...

I recently caught up with Simon of Guhn Twei to talk about the band's excellent third album 'Une ville, une mine, un cancer', songwriting, incorporating sounds of the city into the record, and so much more!! Read at the link in my bio or the link below!! www.punknews.org/article/8786...

Interviews: Nat Lacuna of Rosemary nods upon the grave talks 'EP 2' ✏️ @emmoore.bsky.social www.punknews.org/article/8785...

I recently spoke with @skinmeadow.bsky.social of Rosemary nods upon the grave about their new record 'EP 2', the importance of healthy expression, the joys and frustrations of claw machines, touring, and so much more! Read at the link in my bio or the link below! www.punknews.org/article/8785...

Interviews: Our Wits talk their sophomore album 'Let Me Join You' ✏️ @emmoore.bsky.social www.punknews.org/article/8777...

recently caught up with Dean, Mark, Matt, and Nagee of Our Wits to talk about their new album 'Let Me Join You', incorporating field recordings, embracing intuition, the best shirt they've seen on tour, and so much more!! ✨Link in bio or below to read!!✨ www.punknews.org/article/8777...

Interviews: In conversation with Mad of VVOMB ✏️ @emmoore.bsky.social www.punknews.org/article/8773...

I recently caught up with Mad of Montreal-based VVOMB to talk about bringing the band to life, being a conduit for creativity, the band's upcoming EP, and so much more!! ✨Link in bio or below to read!!✨ www.punknews.org/article/8773...

Thanks @emmoore.bsky.social @punknews.bsky.social for having us yap about the LP for this lovely track by track breakdown of Harmonic Convergence! Give it a read to go more in depth with the record, it’s influences, the lyrics, and more. www.punknews.org/article/8770...

Shout out @emmoore.bsky.social for helping @megainfinity.band get this track by track out there on @punknews.bsky.social Read along as you listen www.punknews.org/article/8770...

Interviews: Talking 'LIFE OF AN ANGEL' with Angel Girl and Sara of Angel Girl ✏️ @emmoore.bsky.social www.punknews.org/article/8768...

I recently spoke with Angel Girl and Sara of Halifax-based punk quartet Angel Girl about their debut EP 'LIFE OF AN ANGEL', recording in a converted church, touring as queer musicians, and so much more!! ✨Link in bio or below to read!!✨ www.punknews.org/article/8768...

Interviews: Hayley Elizabeth talks her debut solo album, 'The World Takes What I Make' ✏️ @emmoore.bsky.social www.punknews.org/article/8764...

I recently spoke with @snaileybender.bsky.social about her upcoming debut solo album 'The World Takes What I Make', finding catharsis through songwriting, incorporating anime samples, and so much more!! ✨Link in bio or below to read!!✨ www.punknews.org/article/8764...

Interviews: Breaking curses with Sam and Matty of PONY ✏️ @emmoore.bsky.social www.punknews.org/article/8757...

I recently caught up with Sam and Matty of PONY to talk about their upcoming album 'Clearly Cursed', creating the visual universe for the album, great vegan spots in Windsor and Toronto, and so much more!! ✨Read at the link in my bio or the link below!!✨ www.punknews.org/article/8757...

Interviews: Talking 'III' with Luke of BRICKIE ✏️ @emmoore.bsky.social www.punknews.org/article/8750...

I recently caught up with Luke of Montreal-based punk band BRICKIE to talk about their upcoming EP ‘III’, the current state of the world, retaining a sense of wonder, playing Pouzza Fest, and so much more!! ✨Read at the link in my bio!!✨

The first ETYWTLT episode of 2026 is now up!! Go listen at the link below or anywhere you listen to podcasts (except Spotify!) audioboom.com/posts/885671...

Interviews: Talking 'Not Here Not Gone' with Sunny and Mikayla of Blackwater Holylight ✏️ @emmoore.bsky.social www.punknews.org/article/8743...

My interview with Sunny and Mikayla of Blackwater Holylight is now up on Punknews!! We talked about their upcoming album 'Not Here Not Gone' (out later this week via @suicidesqueeze.bsky.social), recording in isolation, and so much more!! ✨Link in bio to read!!✨

I wrote about UUGGHH for @exclaimdotca.bsky.social's January 2026 New Faves feature!! Go read about (and listen to!!) lots of awesome Canadian bands and artists at the link below!! exclaim.ca/music/articl...

Listen to the new EP by Yours Sincerely and read a track-by-track breakdown! www.punknews.org/article/8726...

✨ICYMI✨ My best of 2025 list is up on Punknews!! I wrote about some of my fav records of the year including Bonnie Trash, Slash Need, ameokama, Emma Goldman, Pinkshift, Callous Daoboys, Creeper, Cheekface, Suzie True, JER, and so many more!! Link in bio or below to read!!

🔥 @bonnietrash.bsky.social #1 on @punknews.bsky.social Best Of 2025 Staff’s Picks “utilizes elements from metal, punk, gothic rock, and shoegaze to highlight the nonlinear process of grieving with gorgeously textured instrumentation and vocals” @emmoore.bsky.social www.punknews.org/review/18142...

New Reviews for January 1, 2026 Best of 2025 - John G's Picks @johngofpunknews.bsky.social Best of 2025 - Sammies B's picks @sammiesiam.bsky.social Best of 2025 - Em's Picks @emmoore.bsky.social Best of 2025 - Sam Houlden's Picks @samhoulden.bsky.social www.punknews.org/article/8724...

My best of 2025 list is now up on Punknews!!! Go read at the link below!! www.punknews.org/review/18142...

Here are some 2025 highlights: - conducted 50+ interviews (Thank you to everyone who spoke with me this year! Thank you for taking the time and trusting me with your stories. It means the world.) and was part of countless more on the Punknews Podcast - wrote some of my favourite things

Listen to Punknews Podcast #709 - Baby You Can Drive My Car! www.punknews.org/article/8722...

So many awesome albums on here!! Written by so many awesome writers!! I wrote about Shiv and the Carvers' EP 'Tell Me You Love Me Again'!!

24 Great Canadian Albums You Might Have Missed in 2025

Thank you to @punknews.bsky.social and @emmoore.bsky.social for the video premiere of LAST CHRISTMAS! Available tomorrow!!! See the exclusive premiere here! www.punknews.org/article/8713...

Interviews: Celebrating 30 years of Stomp Records with Matt Collyer and Mike Magee ✏️ @emmoore.bsky.social www.punknews.org/article/8712...

Listen to Punknews Podcast #706 - Mike Haliechuk of Fucked Up! www.punknews.org/article/8711...

Listen to Punknews Podcast #705 - Howard Wuelfing! www.punknews.org/article/8710...

I don't use Spotify anymore but I am going thru my masterlist of albums and EPs that I loved so far from this year and holy shit. There is so much incredible music!! I don't know how I'm going to fit it all in. I have my top 3 albums locked in now! Who could it be??

Listen to Punknews Podcast #704 - Roddy Bottum! www.punknews.org/article/8709...

Listen to Punknews Podcast #703 - Jayniac Jr.! www.punknews.org/article/8707...

Interviews: Talking 'A Sea of Nude Limbs Thrashing' with Ivan Rivers of Our Sins ✏️ @emmoore.bsky.social www.punknews.org/article/8708...