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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Nothing Sticks
Album - 10 Tracks - Released March 21, 2025

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Above Us the Waves
Any Name's Okay
Aron van Selm
Arrows in Action
Babyteeth
Balkan
Becko
Bobo.Xx
Carousel Casualties
Cats With Axes
Charlie Hickey
Chase Petra
Church Tongue
Citizen Soldier
Cody・Lee(李)
Coliath
Comet Blue
Computer Kill
Coquí
Dark Below
Denali
Dobbeltgjenger
Doli
Duongg
Eyelar
Floodlights
Free Throw
GREYSKIIN
Gabe Ziro
Garrett & the Gray
Harper
Hens
Holy Pinto
House of Protection
Idle Days
James Bruner
Jay Karin
KAYBLE
Kellin Quinn
LATE 90s
Luna Kills
Lyncs
MVRTYR
Magg Dylan
Marion Talavera
Mars
McFly
Microwave
Mika Noé
Myles Smith
Now Ex
Opał
Our Marvelous Lives
Owls
Pictoria Vark
Pluto The Racer
Protect Your Heart
REVERSE
Red Leather
Riot For Romance
Rodeo Boys
RudyWade
SUCKERPUNCH!
SadBois
Samar in Silence
Springhouse
Staticlone
Steakfry
Sugar Spine
Tatsuya Kitani
Taylor Acorn
Teddy Is Offline
The Creature Appeal
The Crushboys
The Manic Boys And Girls Club
The Myriad
The Ninth Empire
The Transits
Thomas Stenström
Thru It All
Tommy Fleece
TzarBombah
Where Feet Fail
Winona Fighter
YOAKE
ZZEN
alltheprettythings
carolesdaughter
d4nn
guccihighwaters
kokoro
luqeta
tibia
wes mills
yutori
ざらめ
アスノポラリス
春猿火
礼賛
Lil Peep
Fall Out Boy
My Chemical Romance
Myles Smith
Panic! At The Disco
Chance Peña
SYML
BOYNEXTDOOR
Seventeen
A Day To Remember
Jimmy Eat World
Tatsuya Kitani
Sueco
The Front Bottoms
Kellin Quinn
Rauf & Faik
KXLLSWXTCH
Teezo Touchdown
Modern Baseball
結束バンド
Catch Your Breath
Third Eye Blind
Citizen Soldier
Rain City Drive
Dayseeker
Manchester Orchestra
Che
Entremares
PLVTINUM
Hot Mulligan
Caleb Hearn
Taking Back Sunday
The Story So Far
Mom Jeans.
New Found Glory
ロクデナシ
Bilmuri
Savage Ga$p
Title Fight
NX Zero
Captain
Nedarb
Amber Run
Opał
Bb trickz
thrown
Basement
Sadturs
Magnolia Park
Alkaline Trio
Saliva Grey
Brand New
Movements
McFly
PSICOLOGI
Cleffy
Mattyeux
Dashboard Confessional
Jutes
Get Scared
Senses Fail
Hens
Loveless
Wind Walkers
INOHA
Jack Kays
VIOLENT VIRA
Taylor Acorn
Fame on Fire
Patrick Stump
Blue October
Self Deception
Carolina Liar
Thomas Stenström
Joyce Manor
Point North
Punkinloveee
Anberlin
Lund
Weathers
NASKA
ギヴン
Fresno
Turnover
Letdown.
Arrows in Action
Layto
Sleep Theory
surrenderdorothy
Chris Staples
Glassjaw
La Dispute
Mars
Banda Go Home
hey, nothing
CIL
Neeja
Motion City Soundtrack
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Jay Karin