From rebuilding a friendship to releasing “Heavenly Hell,” Major League’s Brian Anthony Joyce takes us inside the band’s reunion and new chapter.

SIFYN is here to take over the scene. Ahead of their new EP dropping December 4th, we caught up with the band for a quick Spin & Tell – check out their playlist only on TOP8 TV

From Fall Out Boy to Carly Rae Jepsen, The Curtain Call’s Jeffrey Packer shares his songwriting influences, creative process and Top 8 artists outside pop-punk.

From Emo Night to original music, Mike Goodrick reflects on returning to songwriting, 2000s emo and pop-punk, and his new release “Try.”

Fox Thoughts were never meant to have it all figured out. After releasing Demo 2026, the band is still “in the trenches,” finding their sound, learning how their songs translate live, and figuring out what comes next.

Between States is turning years of change into songs that feel both nostalgic and new. We caught up with Brad Wyrosdick about fresh starts, distance, and what's next.

Canadian math rock and Midwest emo band Sum and Substance sit down with TOP8 Scene to discuss Canada's emo legacy, songwriting, their latest EP, touring through NXNE, favourite bands, and the new music they're already working on.

Ahead of 'BLISS', Harrison Gordon reflects on growth, touring, and creating their loudest, most personal record to date.

NVM, ILY Talks Mexican American Blue, Identity & Representation – Interview

Ahead of the June 5 release of 'Frame Your Face,' Endswell reveals their favorite tracks, influences, and unexpected playlist picks in this exclusive Spin & Tell interview.

From emo anthems to emotional deep cuts, Halogens guide listeners through the TOP8 tracks that best represent the band.

A night that pulled every era of Halogens into one room. Deep cuts, special guests, and a packed Asbury Park crowd. Interview.

From Wawa parking lot energy to emotional recklessness, Ray Hawthorne opens up about “Burn New Jersey Down,” nostalgia, and being unapologetically himself.

Holden Caulfield’s beloved hardcore releases are getting their first-ever vinyl pressing through Outer Orbit Records.

New Jersey post-hardcore band Buffout is quickly becoming one of the underground’s most exciting acts. Read our interview on their influences, local scene, and evolving sound: An Interview

Palette Knife break down Keyframe, their nerd-core Midwest emo sound, mechsuit themes, and influences from gaming, anime, and pop punk.

Heartbent talks about their concept album, Bloodlust: Heartbreak or Death, exploring love, obsession, and the building of a world through music.

Krida are part of Italy’s growing pop-punk movement. We spoke with the Parma-based band about their influences, social media, their latest single “Quanto Resta,” and the alternative underground scene.

I Krida fanno parte del crescente movimento pop-punk italiano. Abbiamo parlato con la band di Parma delle loro influenze, dei social media, del loro ultimo singolo "Quanto Resta" e della scena underground alternativa.

LA emo band Lake Rana discuss Funeral For a Fish, an introspective album exploring anxiety, mortality, and being stuck in your own thoughts. Interview with Josh Rana.