A Case For: Into It. Over It

Evan Weiss [Into It. Over It. / Pet Symmetry] joins Case to discuss the upcoming IIOI anniversary show at House of Blues Chicago. Along the way, the two discuss legendary DIY Chicago venues, evolutions in the Chicago music scene, the importance of subculture, and so much more!   

A Case For: Show Me The Body [Riot Fest 2026]

Case is joined by Julian of Show Me the Body joins Case to discuss the band's new record, 'Alone, Together', as well as struggling with grief, the importance of subculture, and so much more! 

A Case For: Chat Pile [Riot Fest 2026]

Raygun from Chat Pile joins Case to discuss the band's new record, 'Who Loves the Sun', the inspiration behind the band's gorgeous artwork, how Chat Pile has helped the healing process, and so much more.   

A Case For: Radio Free Alice [Riot Fest 2026]

On the heels of the release of their debut album, Australian imports Radio Free Alice sit down with Case to discuss the magic of guitar tones, the pressure of debut albums, what films have inspired the band, and so much more.   

A Case For: Saturdays At Your Place [Riot Fest 2026]

Case is joined by emo standouts Saturdays At Your Place as they discuss life-altering gigs, their relationship with Hot Mulligan, the inspiration behind their iconic album covers, and so much more!   

A Case For: Andrew Sacher [Author of 'Emo Revival']

On this week's A Case For, Case is joined by author Andrew Sacher to discuss his new book, 'Emo Revival: Community, DIY, and Rebirth in Post-Hardcore and Emo (2008-2018)'. The two discuss how this book came to be, the hype machine surrounding this era of albums, and the defining songs of the era.

A Case For: American Football

On this week's A Case For, Case is joined by Mike Kinsella of the iconic emo outfit, American Football. The two discuss American Football's recent LP4, how age has impacted Kinsella's writing process, the legacy of American Football, and so much more.

A Case For: Loathe [Lollapalooza 2026]

After a very long wait, Loathe's follow-up record to 2020's 'I Let It In and It Took Everything' is out now. Case is joined by Erik from Loathe to discuss what took so long, how the band handles the weight of expectations, memories of their 2024 tour with Knocked Loose, and so much more!   

A Case For: High Vis [Lollapalooza 2026]

Graham Sayle of High Vis returns to A Case For to discuss the band's first experience at Lollapalooza, experimentation in songs like "Mind's A Lie" and "Drop Me Out", Sayle's suicide attempt, and more.   

A Case For: Riley!

On this week's A Case For, Case is joined by Ryan Bluhm of emo standouts Riley!, who are in the midst of their first-ever headlining tour. The two discuss the pressures of being on a headlining tour, the meta feelings of being aware that you're a part of "emo's next week", unfinished song lyrics, a…