The Rumors are True Podcast

On this episode of The Rumors Are True, we welcome Ryan Dominguez from the band Tokyo Rose.Ryan joins us for a conversation about the formation of Tokyo Rose, the New Jersey emo and pop-punk scene of the early 2000s, and the journey that led the band from local shows to national tours, the Vans Warped Tour, and the release of beloved albums including Reinventing a Lost Art, New American Saint, and The Promise in Compromise.We also dive into the stories behind the albums, discussing the produ

On this episode of The Rumors Are True, Jeremy welcomes Chris Raines for an in-depth conversation about his remarkable journey through some of heavy music's most influential underground bands. Chris reflects on the early days of Spitfire, a pioneering Virginia Beach metalcore band that helped shape the sound of heavy music in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He shares stories from recording albums such as The Dead Next Door, navigating lineup changes, relentless touring, and the band's lasting im

On this episode of The Rumors Are True, Jeremy sits down with brothers James Tuttle and Jon Tuttle of the influential North Carolina band Codeseven and the atmospheric post-Codeseven project Telescreen. The conversation traces the band's journey from their early hardcore and metal roots in the mid-1990s through their evolution into one of the most innovative and melodic acts in underground rock. James and Jon share stories from the creation of landmark releases such as A Sense of Coalition, The

The Rumors Are True Podcast welcomes Chris Daly, legendary drummer known for his work with Texas Is the Reason, Jets to Brazil, 108, Ressurection, and many other influential projects. Chris joins the show to look back on his incredible journey through the hardcore, post-hardcore, and indie rock scenes—from the raw intensity of early ’90s hardcore with Ressurection and 108, to helping shape the emotional and melodic sound of Texas Is the Reason, and later creating timeless records with Jets to Br

In this special returning guest episode of The Rumors Are True, Jeremy welcomes back Johnathon Ford and Matthew Putman from the acclaimed instrumental post-rock band Unwed Sailor. As longtime collaborators and creative partners, Johnathon and Matthew dive deep into the band's remarkable journey, reflecting on the evolution of Unwed Sailor and the creative vision that has guided the band through multiple eras of independent music.A major focus of this conversation is a deep dive into Unwed Sail

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, the creative energy that surrounded the Midwest punk and emo movement, and how those experiences shaped both his music and personal life over the years.The discussion explores the transition from