CD Burners 69: The MySpace Emo Era Peaked with This Never Shout Never EP w/ Noelle Sucks
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Aug 19, 2025 Noelle Sucks, a talented musician and MySpace personality, reminisces about the MySpace emo scene and the Yippee EP by Never Shout Never. She delves into Christopher Drew's rise to fame and the EP's impact on the softboy aesthetic of the 2010s. The conversation highlights emotional authenticity in music during the MySpace era, contrasting it with today's social media landscape. Through personal anecdotes, they explore the revival of underground music culture and the bittersweet nostalgia that accompanies growth and fame.
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Teen DIY Breaks Through
- Christopher Drew recorded The Yippee EP entirely by himself and built a huge MySpace following as a teenager.
- The hosts describe finding him on MySpace/YouTube and how his DIY approach inspired them to learn guitar and make music.
MySpace Fueled Direct Fan Intimacy
- Christopher Drew used MySpace as an artistic extension, sharing demos and personal content to build intimacy with fans.
- That direct access translated into mainstream wins like TRL, Billboard, and an MTV Breakout Artist award.
MySpace Plays Mirrored Modern Streams
- At MySpace peak, Never Shout Never averaged massive daily play counts that resembled modern streaming traction.
- The hosts note 77 million total plays and speculate on how metrics then would map to today's platforms.