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The best emo songs of the decade that defined the 2010s
One of the greatest feats of the emo genre is its ability to cross barriers, genres and fandoms to unite us all under the common denominator of music. Whether there’s a tinge of rap or a twist of pop-punk, the branches of emo music all extend from the same familiar source. While the early 2000s […]
The 50 best albums of 2019 in alternative, punk, alt-pop and beyond
The time has come for the collective internet to narrow down their favorite albums of 2019. With more releases than we can count dropping in any given year, from DIY garage bands to the biggest of pop artists, the task is large. This year kept our attention with a slew of choices, so here’s what […]
Top 10 album covers you can track down and visit in person
Plenty of thought goes into the images plastered across album covers, even if they don’t have the same relevance in the digital age. Now, artists can focus on making the right statement and summing up their music with the visuals. These records could belong in any top 10 list, but the ability to see them […]
12 essential punk and emo albums turning 20 in 2019
Spawning monumental releases from influential bands such as the Get Up Kids, Saves The Day and of course, blink-182, it’s no doubt that 1999 changed the landscape for punk and emo forever. 1999 was a tremendous year of transition that not only pushed the genre to the mainstream, but also kept it fresh and dynamic […]
American Football drop music video and other news you might have missed today
Volumes released a new EP—plus, don’t miss Potty Mouth on tour. Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. Lucy Dacus drops Mother’s Day soundtrack Lucy Dacus released her latest single just in time for Mother’s Day. “My Mother & I” may seem like an anthem for moms, but it actually takes […]
American Football release new song and other news you might have missed today
Calling All Captains announced more tour dates—plus, don’t miss a new music video from the Jon Hill Project. Check out the news you might have missed today below! 1. American Football release new single American Football released a new track, “Every Wave To Ever Rise,” featuring Elizabeth Powell. The song will be featured on the […]
Hayley Williams, American Football unleash “Uncomfortably Numb”
American Football have finally released “Uncomfortably Numb,” which features Paramore’s Hayley Williams. Additionally, according to Spin, the music video for the track features a cameo from Workaholics’ Blake Anderson and pro skater Paul Rodriguez. Read more: Bring Me The Horizon get romantic on new song “mother tongue” With a fluid back-and-forth duet, Williams’ vocals bounce gently […]
Hayley Williams guests on upcoming American Football album
Paramore‘s Hayley Williams teams up with stark songster Mike Kinsella on the latter musician’s upcoming effort with his linchpin emo band, American Football. The upcoming LP3 from the veteran Illinois act is due March 22 from Polyvinyl Records, as reported by BrooklynVegan, and features Williams on “Uncomfortably Numb.” See the full tracklist, below, and hear […]
The Gospel Youth premiere "Your Love Was A Cancer" video and other news you might have missed today
The Gospel Youth, Comeback Kid, and American Football drop new videos, Downtown Boys share a new song via Adult Swim, and Makeout sign to Rise Records. Check out some of the news you might have missed today below. Read more: Hear a massive new song from the Foo Fighters and other news you might have […]
American Football deliver new video for “I’ve Been So Lost For So Long”
[Photo credit: Shervin Lainez] Having revived their emo and math rock roots with their second self-titled LP, American Football have now released a new music video for the single “I've Been So Lost For So Long.” The video premiered today over at Funny Or Die, making it only the second video ever produced by the band. […]
“This is where we are at now. We’re grown men.”—Mike Kinsella on the evolution of American Football
[Photo credit: Shervin Lainez] At this point, when interviewing Mike Kinsella, most people will expect you to ask the 39-year-old American Football frontman about one of two things. The first is what it was like to relaunch his pioneering emo band to unparalleled fanfare, as Kinsella, guitarist Steve Holmes, drummer Steve Lamos and new(-ish) bassist […]
American Football announce first album in 17 years, release new song—listen
Emo forefathers American Football have announced their first album in 17 years, which, like their 1999 effort, is self-titled. (Pre-orders are on sale now.) The lead single, “I've Been So Lost For So Long,” can be heard below via Pitchfork. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Read more: 12 Biggest Moments of […]
12 Biggest Moments of The #EmoRevival in 2014
Some people thought the emo revival would be a passing fad after its rise to prominence in 2013, but alas, 2014 proved that your favorite heartbreak was here to stay. Some argue it never left, and others say that, like Refused, it could never really die, but one thing is certain: Emo and its twinkle daddy […]
Owen, “Judas” (Depeche Mode cover) song premiere
Under his Owen moniker, Mike Kinsella (American Football, Their/They’re/there) is set to release Other People’s Songs, a collection of cover songs from such bands as Against Me!, the Promise Ring, Lungfish and more. The album is now available for pre-order via Polyvinyl Records and will be officially released December 2. Today, AP is excited to […]
Watch American Football’s first show in 15 years
American Football played a secret show Saturday night (August 2) at Beat Kitchen in Chicago, Illinois. According to BrooklynVegan, the band played most of their self-titled LP, some B-sides and their self-titled EP. Below, you can watch fan-shot footage of the band performing songs like “Never Meant” and “Honestly?.” Check it out, and let us […]
American Football announce California reunion dates
American Football have announced that they will be headed to to California this December for two reunion shows. Tickets are scheduled to go on sale this Friday, June 27, at 10 A.M. PST. Check out information on the dates below. The announcement comes in light of the band's three New York reunion show dates completely selling out. You […]
American Football release their first music video, 15 years later
Fifteen years after its release, American Football have premiered a music video for the track “Never Meant,” which is taken from their seminal 1999 self-titled LP (their only album). Watch the video below, and let us know your thoughts. Video director Chris Strong told NPR: “The video for 'Never Meant' takes place in Urbana, Ill., circa 1999. […]
American Football announce support for New York show reunion dates
’90s emo pioneers American Football have announced that Sean Carey (Bon Iver), Into It. Over It., and Matt Pond will provide separate support for the band on their three New York show reunion dates. The shows will take place this October at Webster Hall in New York City. Check out a flyer with all the details below. American Football announced […]
American Football stream ‘American Football (Deluxe Edition)’
’90s emo band American Football will be releasing a deluxe edition of their 1999 self-titled LP (their only release), which features previously unreleased bonus tracks, on May 20. Now, the band are streaming the deluxe album in full on Pitchfork until May 19. Stream American Football (Deluxe Edition) via Pitchfork Advance, and let us know […]
American Football add third New York show to reunion dates
After their first NYC reunion show sold out almost instantly, ’90s emo pioneers American Football added a second NYC show, which then also sold out. So now, they’ve added a third show (which will also probably also sell out) at Webster hall in New York City on October 12. Tickets go on sale today, April […]
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