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Ohio’s Emo Legends: Hawthorne Heights on their “Lonely World Tour,” celebrating 20 years of If Only You Were Lonely

By Madi Mahler

Hawthorne Heights with Madi FM | Mark, Matt, Madi, and JT

20 years ago, Ohio emo legends Hawthorne Heights, released their second studio album: If Only You Were Lonely. This year, Hawthorne Heights has been traveling internationally playing the album start to finish, as part of their current, “Lonely World Tour,” celebrating the 20th anniversary of the record’s release. Hawthorne Heights, consisting of JT Woodruff on vocals and rhythm guitar, Matt Ridenour on bass and backing vocals, and Mark McMillon on lead guitar and unclean vocals, rocked Philly’s Brooklyn Bowl this past Tuesday. I had the opportunity to ask them a few questions about the tour, their fanbase continuum over time, nostalgia’s role in emo, and what’s next for Hawthorne Heights!

Zest Pop’s One and Only: Mustard Service on Their “Paradise” Tour

Miami’s “Mustard Service” stopped in Philadelphia on August 28th, as part of their 28 city Paradise tour, where I had the chance to ask them a few questions. Mustard Service lit up the Foundry Stage in Fishtown, playing a mix of vibes from their discography and giving fans a show they wouldn’t forget. Mustard Service, made up of Marco on guitar and vocals, Leo on keys, Adam on drums, and Yucky on bass, released their fifth-studio album, Paradise, on August 21st.