# Hawthorne Heights on The Importance of Emo & 20 Years of "If Only You Were Lonely"

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Published: 2026-03-02T11:00:00+00:00
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OurSpace with Matt Vettese is now powered by elderemo.com — shop emo and pop punk apparel for yourself, your kids, and even your pets. Use code OURSPACE for 15% off your next order. In this episode of OurSpace, I sit down with JT Woodruff of Hawthorne Heights to celebrate 20 years of If Only You Were Lonely and talk about the lasting impact of 2000s emo. JT opens up about: -The 20-year anniversary tour for If Only You Were Lonely-The real story behind Ohio Is for Lovers-Why Hawthorne Heights proudly calls themselves an emo band-The emo resurgence, When We Were Young, and Warped Tour nostalgia-Multi-generational fans discovering emo through Spotify & Myspace-era roots-The meaning behind deep cuts like “Decembers” and “Dead in the Water” We dive deep into third-wave emo, the 2000s alternative scene, Myspace culture, DIY touring, and why emo has become one of the most resilient genres in modern music. 🎟️ Grab tickets to the 20 Years of If Only You Were Lonely tour🎧 Subscribe for more interviews with emo, pop punk & alternative artists #HawthorneHeights #EmoRevival #IfOnlyYouWereLonely #OhioIsForLovers #EmoMusic #PopPunk #WarpedTour #WhenWeWereYoung #2000sEmo

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