Ep 267: A Static Lullaby is BACK!

On this episode of The Popko Project Podcast, we sit down with post-hardcore veterans A Static Lullaby for an in-depth conversation about their long-awaited return, revisiting their classic album …And Don’t Forget to Breathe, and reconnecting with the music that helped define an era of emo and post-hardcore music.

The band reflects on their rise during the early 2000s post-hardcore explosion, sharing stories from the road with bands like Finch, Hawthorne Heights, Brand New, and My Chemical Romance. They discuss signing to Columbia Records, the pressures of the music industry, lineup changes, burnout, and the challenges that eventually led to the band stepping away from music for years.

The conversation also dives deep into nostalgia, vinyl culture, and the emotional experience of hearing longtime fans reconnect with songs that still resonate decades later. The band opens up about rediscovering the meaning behind their music as adults, revisiting songs they originally wrote as teenagers, and why they believe there is still unfinished business for A Static Lullaby.

Listeners will also hear stories from the Warped Tour era, discussions about the changing music industry, social media, Hot Topic success, and the unexpected popularity of their Britney Spears “Toxic” cover. The band also shares details about their live re-recording project and teases plans for brand-new music in the future.

If you’re a fan of early 2000s emo, post-hardcore, or scene music, this A Static Lullaby podcast interview is packed with nostalgia, behind-the-scenes stories, and honest reflections on friendship, perseverance, and creative evolution.

Topics Include:

• Revisiting And Don’t Forget to Breathe
• The early 2000s post-hardcore scene
• Touring with My Chemical Romance & Finch
• Signing to Columbia Records
• The band’s breakup and reunion
• Nostalgia, vinyl, and music discovery
• Warped Tour memories
• The making of their “Toxic” cover
• New music and future plans

🎧 Listen now to this A Static Lullaby podcast interview and rediscover (or discover) one of post-hardcore’s most influential bands.

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