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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Confession
Single - Released April 25, 2025

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40 Sons
ANASOF
Anberlin
Anna Bates
Another Day After Tomorrow
Any Other
Aron van Selm
Baboon
Basht.
Bb trickz
Betterment
Boy Destroy
Brokenclark
CHNDTR
CIL
Carousel Casualties
Casper Skulls
Chad Price Peace Coalition
Chase Petra
Che
Cherie Amour
Chris Howard
Coast Arcade
Coldhaven
Connor Kauffman
Dominic Donner
ESELISHA
Echostone
Floodlights
Free Range
Gareth Inkster
Garrett & the Gray
Goodbye Neverland!
Headlight Rivals
Heavy Seas
Hopeful.
House of Protection
InMe
Jack Kays
Jah PHNX
Jay Karin
Jonasz Gubera
Keeping North
Klaudy
Knuckle Puck
Leidbild
Lil Peep
Liliths Army
Linkin Park
Loose
Lou Vicious
Luna Kills
MICO
Magnolia Park
Marion Talavera
Matty Grace
McFly
Memphis May Fire
Mika Noé
NASKA
Old Tom & the Lookouts
Our Divide
Owls
PUP
Pictoria Vark
Poison Oak
REVERSE
SYML
Sammie Sedano
Savage Ga$p
SickTeens
Springhouse
Stateside
Suspended 4th
TV Sundaze
Taylor Acorn
Teezo Touchdown
The Lottery Winners
The Micronaut
The Over Unders
The Wonder Years
TheUnbornBand
Tommy Fleece
Vlads
What Matters Most?
Where Feet Fail
Won't Say Rabbit
XTINA GG
Yasmin Nur
Zavtra Broshu
crysometimes
hey, nothing
kokoro
lapdog
newshapes
sexnesc
the HIATUS
tibia
yutori
éllia
Linkin Park
Lil Peep
Fall Out Boy
Myles Smith
My Chemical Romance
Panic! At The Disco
Chance Peña
SYML
BOYNEXTDOOR
A Day To Remember
The All-American Rejects
Seventeen
Jimmy Eat World
The Kooks
Tatsuya Kitani
Mom Jeans.
KXLLSWXTCH
Our Last Night
Teezo Touchdown
Memphis May Fire
Sueco
The Front Bottoms
Kellin Quinn
Rain City Drive
Modern Baseball
結束バンド
Catch Your Breath
Citizen Soldier
Third Eye Blind
Entremares
Che
Dayseeker
Manchester Orchestra
PLVTINUM
Hot Mulligan
Rauf & Faik
Caleb Hearn
Silverstein
Taking Back Sunday
The Story So Far
New Found Glory
ロクデナシ
Bilmuri
Savage Ga$p
Title Fight
Amber Run
NX Zero
Captain
Nedarb
Opał
Bb trickz
Basement
thrown
Sadturs
McFly
Magnolia Park
Brand New
Saliva Grey
Alkaline Trio
Movements
PSICOLOGI
Mattyeux
Cleffy
Dashboard Confessional
Jutes
Get Scared
Senses Fail
Hens
Alexisonfire
INOHA
Hawthorne Heights
Loveless
Wind Walkers
Jack Kays
VIOLENT VIRA
Carolina Liar
Patrick Stump
Fame on Fire
Taylor Acorn
Blue October
Self Deception
Thomas Stenström
Punkinloveee
Point North
Joyce Manor
Nerv
Turnover
Fresno
ギヴン
Weathers
NASKA
Dro Kenji
Anberlin
Lund
Chris Staples
surrenderdorothy
Arrows in Action
Sid MSC
Mars
Glassjaw