Emocore

Emocore, short for "emotional hardcore," arose in the mid-1980s as a subgenre that melds the intensity and aggression of hardcore punk with introspective and expressive lyrical content. The music is characterized by its cathartic energy, often featuring chaotic and intricate guitar work, passionate vocals that range from melodic singing to anguished screams, and dynamic shifts in tempo and loudness. Artists like Drive Like Jehu and Antioch Arrow capture the essence of the genre with their complex song structures and raw, confessional storytelling, which deals with themes of emotional turmoil, personal struggle, and social alienation. Emocore bands prioritize authentic emotional expression, creating a space for vulnerability within the hardcore punk scene that resonates deeply with listeners seeking solace and solidarity in their music.

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Single - Released September 5, 2024
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  1. September 5, 2024
  2. July 5
  3. May 23
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  6. May 2
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    6 tracks
  7. May 1
  8. April 10
  9. March 27
  10. March 14
  11. March 11
  12. February 6
  13. January 27
  14. January 12
  15. December 21, 2023
  16. September 28
  17. September 1
  18. July 28
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  20. April 27
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  21. April 18
  22. November 18, 2022
  23. November 18
  24. July 21
  25. July 7
  26. January 6
  27. December 30, 2021
  28. October 29
  29. September 10
  30. October 23, 2020
  31. August 28
  32. November 22, 2019
  33. October 25
  34. November 18, 2016
  35. July 15
  36. May 20
  37. April 21
  38. September 16, 2014
  39. May 14, 2013
  40. May 1
  1. July 5, 2024
  2. May 23
  3. May 10
  4. May 2
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    COMA
    6 tracks
  5. January 12
  6. September 1, 2023
  7. July 28
  8. November 18, 2022
  9. November 18
  10. January 6
  11. October 23, 2020
  12. November 22, 2019
  13. October 25
  14. July 15, 2016
  15. September 16, 2014
  16. May 14, 2013
  17. May 1
  18. October 23, 2012
  19. August 5
  20. October 19, 2010
  1. September 5, 2024
  2. May 9
  3. May 1
  4. April 10
  5. March 27
  6. March 14
  7. March 11
  8. February 6
  9. January 27
  10. December 21, 2023
  11. September 28
  12. June 29
  13. April 27
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  14. April 18
  15. July 21, 2022
  16. July 7
  17. December 30, 2021
  18. October 29
  19. September 10
  20. August 28, 2020