Em Moore
@emmoore.bsky.social
Editor at Punknews
Polaris Music Prize Juror
Freelance writer, editor, and podcaster
Canadian punk
She/they
https://linktr.ee/emcmoore?fbc
Polaris Music Prize Juror
Freelance writer, editor, and podcaster
Canadian punk
She/they
https://linktr.ee/emcmoore?fbc
I recently caught up with the Calgary-based math rock band Oranje to talk about their recently released debut album 'In Irons', collaborating with local musicians, bringing the audience into their live shows, and so much more!!
Link in bio to read!! ✨✨
Link in bio to read!! ✨✨
November 14, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I recently caught up with the Calgary-based math rock band Oranje to talk about their recently released debut album 'In Irons', collaborating with local musicians, bringing the audience into their live shows, and so much more!!
Link in bio to read!! ✨✨
Link in bio to read!! ✨✨
I recently caught up with comedian and writer Jeremy Dobski to talk about co-producing this year's Punx Can't Laugh Fest, throwing shows on a pirate ship, the importance of storytelling in stand-up, and so much more!!
Link in bio!!
Link in bio!!
November 7, 2025 at 10:07 PM
I recently caught up with comedian and writer Jeremy Dobski to talk about co-producing this year's Punx Can't Laugh Fest, throwing shows on a pirate ship, the importance of storytelling in stand-up, and so much more!!
Link in bio!!
Link in bio!!
I wrote about Book Buddies for the @exclaimdotca.bsky.social's November New Faves feature!! Go read about lots of awesome emerging Canadian artists!!
exclaim.ca/music/articl...
exclaim.ca/music/articl...
November 3, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I wrote about Book Buddies for the @exclaimdotca.bsky.social's November New Faves feature!! Go read about lots of awesome emerging Canadian artists!!
exclaim.ca/music/articl...
exclaim.ca/music/articl...
I recently caught up with Will of Creeper to talk about their new album 'Sanguivore II: Mistress of Death', playing around with rock tropes, the importance of making art with your friends, and so much more!!
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
October 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I recently caught up with Will of Creeper to talk about their new album 'Sanguivore II: Mistress of Death', playing around with rock tropes, the importance of making art with your friends, and so much more!!
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
I recently caught up with Mark of Massa Nera to talk about their new album 'The Emptiness of All Things', taking lyrical inspiration from literature, the current state of the world, moving away from streaming, and so much more!!
Link in bio to read!!
Link in bio to read!!
October 29, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I recently caught up with Mark of Massa Nera to talk about their new album 'The Emptiness of All Things', taking lyrical inspiration from literature, the current state of the world, moving away from streaming, and so much more!!
Link in bio to read!!
Link in bio to read!!
I wrote some Quick Picks for Cups N Cakes Network!! Read at the link below!!
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October 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I wrote some Quick Picks for Cups N Cakes Network!! Read at the link below!!
www.cupsncakespod.com/quick-picks/...
www.cupsncakespod.com/quick-picks/...
I recently caught up with Gabe Colhoff of @1876band.bsky.social to talk about the final 'Pow Wow Punk Rock' EP, songwriting, touring with Subhumans (starting later this month), and so much more!!
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
October 22, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I recently caught up with Gabe Colhoff of @1876band.bsky.social to talk about the final 'Pow Wow Punk Rock' EP, songwriting, touring with Subhumans (starting later this month), and so much more!!
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
I recently caught up with Detroit-based comedian Johanna Medranda to talk about her start in stand-up, the role comedy has played in her life, playing Punx Can't Laugh Fest, and so much more!!
Link in bio to read!!
Link in bio to read!!
October 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I recently caught up with Detroit-based comedian Johanna Medranda to talk about her start in stand-up, the role comedy has played in her life, playing Punx Can't Laugh Fest, and so much more!!
Link in bio to read!!
Link in bio to read!!
I recently spoke with William Ryan Key of @yellowcard.bsky.social over at @exclaimdotca.bsky.social !!!
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
October 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I recently spoke with William Ryan Key of @yellowcard.bsky.social over at @exclaimdotca.bsky.social !!!
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
✨A new interview is now up on Punknews!!✨
I recently caught up with Gabe Koury to talk about the 2025 edition of Punx Can't Laugh Fest, the origin of the festival, the connection between punk and comedy, visual art, and so much more!!
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
I recently caught up with Gabe Koury to talk about the 2025 edition of Punx Can't Laugh Fest, the origin of the festival, the connection between punk and comedy, visual art, and so much more!!
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
October 9, 2025 at 9:07 PM
✨A new interview is now up on Punknews!!✨
I recently caught up with Gabe Koury to talk about the 2025 edition of Punx Can't Laugh Fest, the origin of the festival, the connection between punk and comedy, visual art, and so much more!!
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
I recently caught up with Gabe Koury to talk about the 2025 edition of Punx Can't Laugh Fest, the origin of the festival, the connection between punk and comedy, visual art, and so much more!!
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
I recently caught up with comedian, producer, and actor Rush Kazi about becoming a comedian, giving new meaning to the recycling symbol, performing at @punxcantlaugh2014 Fest, and so much more!!
✨Link in bio to read!✨
✨Link in bio to read!✨
October 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I recently caught up with comedian, producer, and actor Rush Kazi about becoming a comedian, giving new meaning to the recycling symbol, performing at @punxcantlaugh2014 Fest, and so much more!!
✨Link in bio to read!✨
✨Link in bio to read!✨
Back in August I saw My Chemical Romance in Toronto on their 'Long Live the Black Parade' tour!! I wrote about the show (and the lore) over on Punknews! Link in bio to read!!
September 26, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Back in August I saw My Chemical Romance in Toronto on their 'Long Live the Black Parade' tour!! I wrote about the show (and the lore) over on Punknews! Link in bio to read!!
Last week The Dirty Nil played The Venue in Peterborough with Heart Attack Man and Spite House!! It was an incredible night and I wrote about the show for Punknews!! Go read at the link in my bio!!
September 24, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Last week The Dirty Nil played The Venue in Peterborough with Heart Attack Man and Spite House!! It was an incredible night and I wrote about the show for Punknews!! Go read at the link in my bio!!
I recently caught up with JER to talk about their new album 'Death of the Heart', recording with a full band, fighting against moral apathy, the importance of compassion, and so much more!!
Link in bio to read!!
Link in bio to read!!
September 17, 2025 at 9:24 PM
I recently caught up with JER to talk about their new album 'Death of the Heart', recording with a full band, fighting against moral apathy, the importance of compassion, and so much more!!
Link in bio to read!!
Link in bio to read!!
I recently caught up with Megan March of Bay Area-based punk rockers Street Eaters to talk about their new album 'Opaque', the connection between music and visual art, joy as an act of resistance, and so much more!!
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
September 5, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I recently caught up with Megan March of Bay Area-based punk rockers Street Eaters to talk about their new album 'Opaque', the connection between music and visual art, joy as an act of resistance, and so much more!!
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
I wrote about dead ex girlfriends for the September edition of @exclaimdotca.bsky.social's New Faves!!
Read about lots of awesome Canadian bands and artists at the link below!!
exclaim.ca/music/articl...
Read about lots of awesome Canadian bands and artists at the link below!!
exclaim.ca/music/articl...
September 5, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I wrote about dead ex girlfriends for the September edition of @exclaimdotca.bsky.social's New Faves!!
Read about lots of awesome Canadian bands and artists at the link below!!
exclaim.ca/music/articl...
Read about lots of awesome Canadian bands and artists at the link below!!
exclaim.ca/music/articl...
I recently caught up with Ashrita and Myron of @pinkshiftmd.bsky.social to talk about their new album 'Earthkeeper', the power of nature, the true meaning of peace, and so much more!!
✨Read at the link in my bio!!✨
✨Read at the link in my bio!!✨
August 29, 2025 at 9:12 PM
I recently caught up with Ashrita and Myron of @pinkshiftmd.bsky.social to talk about their new album 'Earthkeeper', the power of nature, the true meaning of peace, and so much more!!
✨Read at the link in my bio!!✨
✨Read at the link in my bio!!✨
✨A new interview is now up on Punknews!!✨
I recently spoke with Georgia South and Amy Love of Nova Twins about their new album 'Parasites and Butterflies', embracing vulnerability, unleashing chaotic energy, and so much more!!
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
I recently spoke with Georgia South and Amy Love of Nova Twins about their new album 'Parasites and Butterflies', embracing vulnerability, unleashing chaotic energy, and so much more!!
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
August 28, 2025 at 9:11 PM
✨A new interview is now up on Punknews!!✨
I recently spoke with Georgia South and Amy Love of Nova Twins about their new album 'Parasites and Butterflies', embracing vulnerability, unleashing chaotic energy, and so much more!!
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
I recently spoke with Georgia South and Amy Love of Nova Twins about their new album 'Parasites and Butterflies', embracing vulnerability, unleashing chaotic energy, and so much more!!
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
I recently caught up with Dazey and Hannah of PEI-based emo band Dazey to talk about their debut EP 'This is all i am i guess,', the origin story of the band, songwriting, skateboarding, and so much more!!
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
August 15, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I recently caught up with Dazey and Hannah of PEI-based emo band Dazey to talk about their debut EP 'This is all i am i guess,', the origin story of the band, songwriting, skateboarding, and so much more!!
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
I recently caught up with Katie of @pacingmusic.bsky.social to talk about her new album 'Pl*net F*tness' (out tomorrow on Asian Man Records!), selling out, parasocial relationships, sampling cult leaders, experimenting in the studio, and so much more!!
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
July 24, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I recently caught up with Katie of @pacingmusic.bsky.social to talk about her new album 'Pl*net F*tness' (out tomorrow on Asian Man Records!), selling out, parasocial relationships, sampling cult leaders, experimenting in the studio, and so much more!!
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
✨Link in bio to read!!✨
The June edition of Em Tells You What to Listen to is now up!!! Lots of great tunes from June 2025!! Listen to the episode at the link in my bio!!
July 17, 2025 at 12:49 AM
The June edition of Em Tells You What to Listen to is now up!!! Lots of great tunes from June 2025!! Listen to the episode at the link in my bio!!
The supersized spring edition of Em Tells You What to Listen to is now up!!! Songs from April and May!! Listen at the link in my bio!! 🎶🎶🎧🎧
July 17, 2025 at 12:48 AM
The supersized spring edition of Em Tells You What to Listen to is now up!!! Songs from April and May!! Listen at the link in my bio!! 🎶🎶🎧🎧
I recently caught up with Amanda of zBTFD to talk about the inaugural zFAM BBQ, the importance of community, what went into putting the lineup together, and so much more!!
✨Link in my bio to read!!✨
✨Link in my bio to read!!✨
June 27, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I recently caught up with Amanda of zBTFD to talk about the inaugural zFAM BBQ, the importance of community, what went into putting the lineup together, and so much more!!
✨Link in my bio to read!!✨
✨Link in my bio to read!!✨
Angelo Moore and Christopher Dowd of @fishboneband.bsky.social recently stopped by the Punknews Podcast!! We had a great conversation about their upcoming album 'Stockholm Syndrome', the current dynamic of the band, some lesser-known band history, and so much more!! Link in bio to read!!
June 26, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Angelo Moore and Christopher Dowd of @fishboneband.bsky.social recently stopped by the Punknews Podcast!! We had a great conversation about their upcoming album 'Stockholm Syndrome', the current dynamic of the band, some lesser-known band history, and so much more!! Link in bio to read!!