cap'n jazz
Some Emo Parenting Advice From American Football
The godfathers of modern emo talked to us about balancing touring, parenting, and dealing with the pressure of being a cult band.
A Pleasant Afternoon Being Hungover with Tim Kinsella
On a classic (fake) pub and park date, we talked about relationships, writing, trying to be a better person and his, uh, penis.
Inside 20 Years of Joan of Arc: Watch 'Your War (I'm One of You)'
Including unseen archival and unfettered access, this Noisey doc dives into singer Tim Kinsella's fractious childhood, the band's origins, and the highs and lows experienced in pursuit of their art.
Never Meant: The Complete Oral History of American Football
The members look back at their brief time together, and accidentally creating one of the most influential records of its time.
We Had a Teen Interview Emo Godfather Mike Kinsella About Teenage Feelings
Noisey's teen talked to the American Football/Cap'n Jazz frontman about feelings and junk.
Those American Football Reunion Shows Proved Adolescence is a Bigger Trip Second Time Round
We all went anticipating heartbreak, but it was less tears in beers and more like a big family reunion.
Jade Tree: The Essentials, the Overlooked, and the Rightfully Forgotten
The prolific label has released their entire catalog on Bandcamp. Where should you dig in? We break it down.
Owls Are Back with a New Album After a 13-Year Hiatus
Listen to a New Song from the Kinsella Brothers and Company.