Fil Thorpe (World's First Cinema) | Leaving Neck Deep, Finding A New Sound, The Future

This week, the Emo Social Club charts the complete journey of Fil Thorpe. From his departure from pop-punk giants Neck Deep to forging a new cinematic sound with World's First Cinema, Fil discusses his past, present, and future in music. He shares insights on starting over, the creative process behind the new album "Something of Wonder," and his vision for what's to come.

Topics Discussed:

• The decision to leave Neck Deep at the end of their third album cycle to move into production.
• The evolution of World's First Cinema from a film/TV sync project to a full-fledged band.
• The creative philosophy behind the debut album "Something of Wonder" and the goal of encapsulating the band's diverse, genre-blending sound.
• Reflections on the Warped Tour legacy and the "emo nostalgia" trend in the current music scene.
• The challenges and benefits of shifting from a large band to a two-person creative team.
• The story behind the single "Broken" and the decision to feature rapper JD Cliffe.
• Fil's vision for the future: creating authentic music that excites him personally rather than chasing viral trends.

Thumbnail image from 1883 Magazine. Credit: @AnnaLeeMedia