Emo

Emo is a genre characterized by its intense emotional expression, often manifesting in aggressive yet melodically driven guitar work, driving rhythms, and heartfelt, confessional lyrics. Emerging in the 1980s as a subgenre of hardcore punk, emo evolved in the 1990s and 2000s, particularly in the early 2000s, into a distinct sound often associated with the suburban, middle-class experience. Bands of this era crafted a unique blend of post-punk's atmospheric textures, indie rock's introspection, and pop-punk's catchy hooks, resulting in a highly personal and relatable style. Emo's cultural significance lies in its provision of a soundtrack for adolescent angst and vulnerability, resonating deeply with a generation seeking authenticity and community. Distinguishing emo from similar styles is its unapologetic emotional intensity, often conveyed through distinctive vocal styles ranging from screams to soaring melodies, setting it apart as a powerful and enduring force in contemporary rock music.

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Greying (2025 Remaster)
Album - 15 Tracks - Released July 4, 2025

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ANASOF
Aaron Gillespie
Acereda
Age of Apocalypse
Alisxn Gray
Amber Run
Amber's
American Football
Any Name's Okay
BLACKPAW
Bb trickz
Bilmuri
Blood Orchid
Brendan Canty
CIL
Calum Hood
Camisado
Camp Blu
Carousel Casualties
Chris Memento
Citizen Soldier
Comastatic
Comet Blue
Commonweather
Coquí
DAKØTA
Daddex
Daisy Grenade
Daveit Ferris
Dead Eyes
Delayed Departure
Demise Of Love
Dryboy
ESELISHA
Empire of None
Finn Wolfhard
Genetics
Glazed Curtains
Good Terms
House of Protection
INOHA
John Galm
Juppe
Kellin Quinn
Kevin Atwater
Klara Einarsdóttir
Kocchi no Kento
LASTELLE
Letdown.
Ligaya Escueta
Linkin Park
Lost in Hollywood
Lot Lizards
Loveless
Makeout Shinobi
Marion Talavera
Maverick Smith
Micah Wagner
My Chemical Romance
Myles Smith
NIKKO
NO TIME FOR SILENCE
Nathan Hardy
OK Cool
Opał
Paham
Paperfriend
Route 500
SPIRIT LINK
SadBois
Say Now
Sid MSC
Sleep State
Sleep Theory
Small Shake
Sorry It's Over
Split Chain
Supergold
TOGENASHI TOGEARI
Tatsuya Kitani
Teddy Is Offline
The All-American Rejects
The Banner
The Funeral Portrait
The Glass Hours
The Intemperate Sons
The Starting Line
The Usuals
Thomas Stenström
True Youngblood
Winter Kid
Wounded Touch
XTINA GG
Yokai Dreams
Zach Madden
idontknowjeffery
ixaras
praise.
wednesday's restless
yutori
Linkin Park
Twenty One Pilots
Lil Peep
Fall Out Boy
Myles Smith
My Chemical Romance
blink-182
Panic! At The Disco
Pierce The Veil
BOYNEXTDOOR
SYML
Chance Peña
Simple Plan
The Kooks
Seventeen
Jimmy Eat World
The All-American Rejects
A Day To Remember
Tatsuya Kitani
Mom Jeans.
Asking Alexandria
Kellin Quinn
KXLLSWXTCH
The Front Bottoms
Palace
Sueco
Stand Here Alone
Our Last Night
Teezo Touchdown
結束バンド
Modern Baseball
Catch Your Breath
Memphis May Fire
Citizen Soldier
Third Eye Blind
Rain City Drive
Kocchi no Kento
PLVTINUM
Dayseeker
Che
Hot Mulligan
Rauf & Faik
Caleb Hearn
Manchester Orchestra
Entremares
The Story So Far
Taking Back Sunday
Silverstein
Savage Ga$p
The Home Team
Title Fight
New Found Glory
ロクデナシ
Bilmuri
Get Scared
Bb trickz
Opał
Amber Run
Nedarb
DON WEST
NX Zero
Movements
Brand New
PSICOLOGI
Alkaline Trio
Saliva Grey
Magnolia Park
Basement
McFly
Sadturs
thrown
Jutes
Mattyeux
Dashboard Confessional
Cleffy
TOGENASHI TOGEARI
PUP
Zayde Wølf
Fresno
Hens
Senses Fail
Alexisonfire
VIOLENT VIRA
Jack Kays
INOHA
Hawthorne Heights
Wind Walkers
Loveless
Patrick Stump
Blue October
Thomas Stenström
Self Deception
Carolina Liar
Fame on Fire
Taylor Acorn
Point North
Punkinloveee
Joyce Manor
ギヴン
Anberlin