EXCLUSIVE: Emma Boster Reveals Courtney LaPlante’s Vocal Secret

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TL;DR: The Emma Boster x Courtney LaPlante Connection

Spiritbox Bond: Emma reflects on touring with “humble” Spiritbox and why she’d “run it back” in a heartbeat [ 02:26].

The Revelation: Emma Boster credits Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante for a specific anti-inflammatory tea ritual that saved her voice on the road [ 02:04].

The “Hack”: A potent mix of fresh lemon, ginger, probiotic lemon ginger tea, and throat coat, boiled together and consumed throughout the night [ 01:28].

Touring Ethics: Why Emma stopped visiting the merch table to prioritize performance over fan meetings [ 00:32].

The Loaded Radio Perspective: Why Authenticity Wins in 2026

At Loaded Radio, we don’t deal in rumors; we go straight to the source. In this Exclusive Video, Emma Boster breaks down the reality of being a top-tier metalcore vocalist. It’s not just about the intensity of the live show-it’s about the discipline of the “warm down.” When a powerhouse like Courtney LaPlante hands over her personal vocal health ritual, you listen. This interview proves that the bond between Dying Wish and Spiritbox goes way beyond just sharing a stage; it’s about mutual respect and protecting the craft.

“I Can’t Take Credit For It”: The Courtney LaPlante Connection

During the interview, Emma was quick to credit her vocal longevity to the advice she received while on the road with Spiritbox.

“I’m a pretty ritualistic person… every day it’s fresh lemon, fresh ginger thrown in the pot, you have a probiotic lemon ginger tea, and then a throat coat and you put it all in the pot, you boil it… it’s anti-inflammatory, very soothing… I can’t take credit for it, it’s Courtney LaPlante.”

Performance Over Presence: Why Emma Boster Ditched the Merch Table

Emma also touched on a hard truth regarding vocal preservation: the sacrifice of social time with fans for the sake of the performance.

[Direct Quote from Video — Emma Boster]: “I used to go out to the merch table after we played and I just can’t do that anymore… people pay money to see a great show, they don’t pay money to meet me… I’m not really going out to the merch table as much anymore just to try to save my voice.”

FAQ

What is the vocal tea recipe Courtney LaPlante taught Emma Boster? As revealed in our exclusive video, the ritual involves boiling fresh lemon, fresh ginger, probiotic lemon ginger tea, and throat coat tea. Emma drinks 3–4 cups a night to stay anti-inflammatory.

Why doesn’t Emma Boster go to the merch table anymore? To protect her voice for the performance. Emma stated that the hour after a show is critical for “warming down” and recovery, making vocal rest a priority over post-show socializing.

How was Dying Wish’s experience touring with Spiritbox? Emma described Spiritbox as “the most humble people” with “no egos,” noting that their six-week tour together was so positive she would have turned around and done it all over again immediately.

Originally published at https://loadedradio.com on January 11, 2026.