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25 most influential albums that define what it means to be emo

The genre affectionately known as emo started out as a wave of internalized rage bubbling under the surface of Washington, D.C.’s Revolution Summer in the mid-’80s. Within three decades, it had permeated the mainstream and changed beyond all recognition. Like it or not, the bands inspired by that initial breakthrough, including Rites Of Spring and […]

25 most influential emo bands who made the genre what it is today

Emo (noun): a hotly contested music genre where bands and fans alike refuse to agree on who qualifies for a place in the rankings for all eternity, where no band admits to falling into the criteria of emo, and no fans admit to listening to it either. Of course, the one precursor to belonging to […]

These 13 emo albums are the perfect soundtrack to your college years

Writer/director Judd Apatow accurately summed up college when he said: “College is the reward for surviving high school.” It’s true. The college experience proffers unprecedented freedom and a constant buzz of wonder—alive in every cup of ramen noodles and late-night study group. You may have left your teen angst in high school, but you’ve only […]

The essential emo albums from the genre’s 35-year history

Here at AltPress, we’ve learned a crucial lesson. Mainstream America doesn’t understand that the concept of “emo” is over 30 years old. We know it wasn’t invented in a Hot Topic store. But we also know that the Grammys don’t have a category for “Best Emo Performance By A Duo Or Group With A Minimum […]

Frank Iero, Jim Adkins featured in book talking about Mineral

To celebrate 25 years of Mineral, the band have released two new songs and a book. Titled One Day When We Are Young, Mineral At 25, the book features never-before-seen photos and contributions from other admiring musicians. Of these musicians include Frank Iero, Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat World and Rob Pope of the Get Up […]

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 […]

Fest Forever: Why Gainesville’s annual punk summer retreat will never die

In the final segment of No Sleep ’Til Gainesville, artists, Fest founder Tony Weinbender and festees talk about the expansion and future of the Fest. “I think the Fest will always stay what it is,” says photographer Paris Visone. “And that’s the best thing about Fest. It’s the same people, we’re just growing older, but […]

So, what’s so great about the Fest? Touché Amoré, Mineral, Into It. Over It. and more tell us

So, what’s so great about the Fest, anyway? Members of Touché Amoré, Mineral, Into It. Over It. and more give their perspectives. As you listen, you’ll see that a commonality emerges in what artists and festees tend to agree made this year in particular fantastic. “The Descendents are playing, and I feel like that’s the […]

Faces Of Fest Gallery (Part 1) with Mineral, Dads, Spraynard, Look Mexico, Screaming Females, more

Photographer: Paris Visone AP photographer Paris Visone brings you exclusive portraits from the Fest 13 of Mineral, Runaway Brother, Spraynard, Screaming Females, Typesetter, Dads, Old Wounds, Weak Teeth and many more. Check back with us tomorrow for Part 2 with Less Than Jake, Descendents, Cheap Girls and more. All photos by Paris Visone

Mineral announce pop up show at tiny Nashville bar

Seminal '90s Texas emo act Mineral are in the midst of a reunion tour, their first in 17 years, with Into It. Over It., and have just announced a pop up show which will see the band performing in one of their most intimate spaces yet: a 150-cap dive bar in Nashville, Tenn.  The news comes on […]

Artist-On-Artist interview: Into It. Over It. chats with Mineral (part 2)

Every now and then, the AP crew like to pass our interview mics off to artists, letting them ask the questions they as musicians know they would like to answer. Recently, we’ve done that with the Menzingers and Bouncing Souls, and if you remember our Riot Fest coverage from 2013, you’ll recall the inaugural APTV […]

Artist-On-Artist interview: Into It. Over It. chats with Mineral

Every now and then, the AP crew like to pass our interview mics off to artists, letting them ask the questions they as musicians know they would like to answer. Recently, we’ve done that with the Menzingers and Bouncing Souls, and if you remember our Riot Fest coverage from 2013, you’ll recall the inaugural APTV […]

Zookeeper - Pink Chalk

Zookeeper Pink Chalk Chris Simpson has been pulled back into the spotlight thanks to the ongoing emo revival—his old band, Mineral, are currently on an extensive reunion tour. But Simpson has long since moved on musically, playing fragile, Neutral Milk Hotel-esque folk under the name Zookeeper since 2006. Pink Chalk is a sophomore album three […]

Riot Fest Denver Day 1: New Found Glory, Weezer, La Dispute, Mineral, Tiny Moving Parts

Photographer: Svetlana Joukova AP photographer Svetlana Joukova brings you exclusive shots of New Found Glory, Weezer, La Dispute, Mineral, Slayer, Primus, the Flaming Lips, Tiny Moving Parts and My Body Sings Electric from Riot Fest Denver day one.

Mineral robbed in St. Louis last night on reunion tour

After reuniting for the 20th anniversary of the band’s formation earlier this year, mid-1990s Texas emo pioneers Mineral embarked on what were their first shows in 17 years earlier this month. Last night, following their show in St. Louis, the band were out blowling to celebrate guitarist/vocalist Chris Simpson's birthday. Shortly after 1 a.m., the band's van was broken into […]

Riot Fest Chicago Day 3: Bring Me The Horizon, Mineral, I Am The Avalanche, more

Photographer: Rebecca Reed AP photographer Rebecca Reed brings you exclusive Riot Fest Chicago live shots and portraits from Bring The Horizon, I Am The Avalanche, Chumped, Laura Stevenson, the Bouncing Souls, PUP, Andrew W.K., Lucero, Blue Meanies and Mineral.

Mineral release alternative version of "Parking Lot"

After reuniting for the 20th anniversary of the band’s formation earlier this year, mid-1990s Texas emo pioneers Mineral have now premiered a previously unreleased version of their song, “Parking Lots.” Check out the song below, and leave us a comment with your thoughts! The original take of “Parking Lots” comes off the band's debut LP, The Power Of Failing, which […]

Zookeeper (Chris Simpson of Mineral/The Gloria Record) announces new album

Zookeeper, the solo project of Mineral/The Gloria Record's Chris Simpson, has announced its sophomore album. Pink Chalk will see an August 12, 2014 release on Count Your Lucky Stars Records, home to Annabel, Foxing and Empire! Empire! (I Was a Lonely Estate) to name a few. “Zookeeper is Simpson’s most ambitious vehicle yet—full of space, patience, maturity and painted […]

“The problem with bands ending [is] they’re always just on the cusp of something”—Mineral interview

They only existed for a scant three years and their recorded output barely cracks 20 songs, but the influence of second-wave emo icons MINERAL has been far reaching. They have high-profile fans ranging from Frank Turner to New Found Glory; Balance And Composure and Into It. Over It. have both created tribute shirts to the […]

Mineral announce new reunion tour dates

After reuniting for the 20th anniversary of the band’s formation earlier this month, mid-1990s Texas emo group Mineral have announced a new run of dates (including Riot Fest Chicago), extending their reunion tour into November. Check out the full list of dates below (new dates are in bold). Support will come from Into it. Over it. […]
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