THE RETRO MOVEMENT with Omar Tyree | Episode 4 (with Music) | Featuring Paulette HensonWelcome to The Retro Movement, the Zoom interview series hosted by NAACP Image Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Omar Tyree. Dedicated to "REspecting The ROots," the show explores the stories, journeys, and legacies Read More
THE RETRO MOVEMENT with Omar Tyree | Episode 3 (with Music) | Featuring Damond "Skeet Da' Barber" YoungWelcome to The Retro Movement, the Zoom interview series hosted by NAACP Image Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Omar Tyree. Dedicated to "REspecting The ROots," the show explores the stories, Read More
THE RETRO MOVEMENT with Omar Tyree | Episode 2 | Featuring DJ Darryl KrushWelcome to The Retro Movement, the new Zoom interview series hosted by NAACP Image Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Omar Tyree. Dedicated to "REspecting The ROots," the show explores the stories, journeys, and legacies Read More
THE RETRO MOVEMENT with Omar Tyree - Episode 1 (with Music) - Special Guest: Tawatha AgeeWelcome to The Retro Movement, the new Zoom interview series hosted by NAACP Image Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Omar Tyree. Dedicated to "REspecting The ROots," the show highlights the stories, journeys, and Read More
THE RETRO MOVEMENT with Omar Tyree | Episode 1 | Special Guest: Tawatha AgeeWelcome to The Retro Movement, the new Zoom interview series hosted by NAACP Image Award winner and New York Times bestselling author Omar Tyree. Built on the principle of "REspecting The ROots," the show celebrates the journeys Read More
On this episode of The Rumors Are True, Jeremy welcomes Bob Nanna from the influential bands Braid, Hey Mercedes, etc. for a conversation diving deep into the roots of emo, independent music culture, songwriting, and the lasting impact of the underground scene. Bob reflects on the early days of Braid, Read More
"The RETRO Movement" hosted by New York Times Bestselling Author, Journalist, Poet, Songwriter, Screenwriter, Activist, Educator, Entrepreneur and born and raised West Philadelphian, Omar Tyree, arrives in year 2026 to "REspect The ROots" of his fellow Writers, Musicians, Filmmakers, Activists, Educators Entrepreneurs and Media Professionals with informative interviews that reveal Read More
On this episode of The Rumors Are True, Jeremy sits down with Christopher Lee Lewis from the post-hardcore band The Kinison for a deep conversation about music, chaos, creativity, and the journey that took the band from small-town Illinois to sharing stages with some of the biggest names in alternative Read More
On this episode of The Rumors Are True, Jeremy is joined by Stephen Laurenson from Copeland, along with discussions surrounding his work in States, Abloom, and Demure. Stephen reflects on his time with Copeland and the band’s lasting influence on the indie and alternative scene through their emotionally rich songwriting, Read More
On this episode of The Rumors Are True, Jeremy sits down with Mark Rose from the legendary Spitalfield to talk about the rise of the early 2000s emo and post-hardcore scene, the band’s journey through the Chicago music community, and the lasting impact of albums like Remember Right Now. Mark Read More
In this episode of The Rumors Are True, Jeremy sits down with Bradley Swanson, known for his work in Pep Squad and The Company, for an honest and reflective conversation about his journey through music, creativity, and personal growth. Bradley shares stories from the early days of both bands, offering Read More
In this episode of The Rumors Are True, Jeremy sits down with Dave Elkins of Mae for a deep, reflective journey through the band’s entire catalog—tracing the evolution of both the music and the meaning behind it. From the early days of Destination: Beautiful through the fan-favorite The Everglow and Read More
In this episode of The Rumors Are True, Jeremy sits down with Dale Thompson, the unmistakable voice behind the legendary Christian metal band Bride. Known for their bluesy, hard rock edge and fearless approach to faith and music, Dale reflects on the early days of Bride, sharing stories from the Read More
In this episode of The Rumors Are True, Jeremy sits down with Jackson Mould of Slick Shoes to dig into the roots and evolution of one of the most beloved bands in the late ‘90s and early 2000s punk scene. As a founding member and guitarist, Jackson reflects on the Read More
On this episode of The Rumors Are True, Jeremy sits down with Stephen Keech, best known as the longtime front man of Haste the Day, to unpack his journey through one of the most influential eras of metalcore. The conversation dives into Stephen stepping into the band during a pivotal Read More
On this episode of The Rumors Are True, Jeremy sits down with J. Robbins—a defining voice in post-hardcore and independent music. Known for his work with Jawbox, Burning Airlines, and Government Issue, Robbins shares stories from his decades-spanning career, from the early days of the D.C. punk scene to shaping Read More
In this episode of The Rumors Are True, Jeremy sits down with Michael Abrams of Valley of Doves, a standout artist from the influential indie label Fever Ltd., for a thoughtful and engaging conversation about music, creativity, and the stories behind the songs. Michael reflects on the origins of Valley Read More
In this episode of The Rumors Are True podcast, Jeremy sits down with Matt Greiner from the influential metalcore band August Burns Red. Matt shares the story of how the band formed in Pennsylvania and how their passion for heavy music, faith, and relentless touring helped shape them into one Read More
In this episode of The Rumors Are True podcast, Jeremy sits down with Jon Berndtson of The Beautiful Mistake for an honest and reflective conversation about music, faith, and the band’s enduring legacy in the independent and alternative scene. Jon shares the story of how the band formed in Southern Read More
Send a textJeff Zona reflects on the song that launched his Nashville journey—When I Call Your Name by Vince Gill. After answering a newspaper ad, he landed a spot in the band Denim Blue, and this was the first song they told him he’d be singing. With renewed attention on Read More
