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Has it really been 35 years since a group of well-intentioned Washington, D.C. punk scenesters coined the term “emo”? Because hardcore was cemented in its own realm, new bands and fans were looking for some kind of vernacular to describe a new sense of introspection. But it’s pretty safe to assume that back then, nobody […]

Bands like Fall Out Boy, Dashboard Confessional and Jimmy Eat World may take well-deserved residency on every proper Emo Spotify playlist, but the genre is full of artists who never got the mass recognition they deserve albeit having helped define, and constantly redefine, emo. From Armor For Sleep and their ambitious 2005 concept record “What […]

Throughout the '90s, California's Knapsack released three full-length albums and toured extensively with bands like Pavement and Jawbox. In 1999, the band played what were to be their final shows, and with each member pursuing new projects (the Jealous Sound, Samiam) after the split, it seemed the band were truly done for good. Fast forward […]

Last month, Knapsack announced that they would reuinite after a 14-year disbandment. Fans have since eagerly awaited the tour dates they have paired with AP to announce today. This five-date run, including a stop at The Fest, marks the band's first shows in 15 years.  October 24 – Great American Music Hall – San Francisco, CA […]

The Jealous Sound A Gentle Reminder Much will be written about the Jealous Sound's return from nearly a decade of dormancy with A Gentle Reminder, and that's because it's a compelling story—after knocking on the door of major labels in the early ’00s, racking up tons of positive press for their debut full-length Kill Them With Kindness […]