Post-hardcore

Post-hardcore is a music genre characterized by its intense, emotive sound, often marked by complex rhythms, polyrhythmic instrumentation, and a blend of screamed, shouted, and melodic vocals. Emerging from the hardcore punk scene of the 1980s, post-hardcore evolved in the 1990s and early 2000s, particularly in the US, with bands pushing the boundaries of traditional hardcore punk. This era saw the genre's peak popularity, with its cultural significance lying in its expression of angst, disillusionment, and personal struggle, resonating with a generation of disaffected youth. Post-hardcore's sound is distinct from its punk roots due to its incorporation of alternative rock, emo, and indie elements, often featuring atmospheric guitar textures and introspective lyrics. While sharing similarities with emo and screamo, post-hardcore's sound is often more aggressive and experimental, making it a unique and influential force in the evolution of contemporary rock music.

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Speak of the Devil
Single - Released January 17, 2026

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All Nine Yards
All Sinners
Amely Sky
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Bad Omens
Beartooth
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Black Stains
Bother.
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CELESTE
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Citizen
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Conquer Divide
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Curveless
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DON BROCO
Disventure Camp
Divine Fallacy
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Eternal Raijin
Excide
FEVER 333
FJØRT
Faith in Failure
Fire From The Gods
Forget Who You Are
Foxblood
From Ashes to New
Fugazi
Future Palace
Gloomy Culture
HENSEI
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Her Last Sight
Homesick
Hrvrd
IDLES
IMPVLSE
Idle Days
In Waves
Jason Aalon Butler
Judge & Jury
Kaelob Mecum
Kawaii AF
Kellin Quinn
Lift The Curse
Lilac Kings
Lydia Can't Breathe
Manchester Orchestra
NOVELISTS
Nature Pleads Revenge
Normandie
Northlane
Nue
Oceans on Orion
Of Mice & Men
Oh! I Kill
Our Last Night
PINKNOISE
PITSHOT
Pave
SUCKERPUNCH!
SYCAMOUR
Seven Blood
Sick Solution
Silent Planet
Soulbound
Space Of Variations
Story Of The Year
Sundowning
Survive Said The Prophet
Svalbard
Svntarer
Tesa
The Devil Wears Prada
Thrice
Ultimate Emo Party
VITO
Valiant Hearts
Volumes
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never easy
weknewnothing
xEIGHTY-SIXEDx
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神楽SCOPE
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blink-182
Paramore
Pierce The Veil
Bad Omens
A Day To Remember
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Kellin Quinn
Electric Callboy
i don't like mirrors
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Manchester Orchestra
Memphis May Fire
Lorna Shore
Jeris Johnson
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
The Used
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Citizen Soldier
Silverstein
Escape the Fate
Our Last Night
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Beartooth
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The Devil Wears Prada
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Caskets
Static-X
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IDLES
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Saosin
Senses Fail
Fugazi
ERRA
Hail The Sun
Story Of The Year
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zebrahead
DON BROCO
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Propagandhi
Enter Shikari
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Anberlin
Refused
Jacoby Shaddix
Silent Planet
Ashes Remain
Mars
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Solence
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La Dispute
Hawthorne Heights
Arm's Length
Survive Said The Prophet
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TUYU
Banda Go Home
Invent Animate
FEVER 333
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Judge & Jury
Citizen
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Nue
Bayside
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Helmet
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Eidola
Acres
Godmode
Peer Pressure
Not Enough Space
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Every Time I Die
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