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Perhaps the best way to know that a song is well written is to strip it down to its most natural and intimate form. If a song can elicit an emotional response from a listener with simply the artist’s voice and a singular instrument, then it's clear that everything is there to lay the foundation for a truly great composition. Whet...
To properly dissect the best emo albums from 2011, one must not be afraid to use the term “emo” broadly, as this style of music can take shape across multiple genres. In 2011, emo was arguably at its lowest point commercially, as the mid-to-late 2000s boom had slowly faded away at the turn of the decade, followed by the genre’s dip into happier and more neon territory. However, due to ...
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Joyce Manor have announced their new album 40 oz. To Fresno will arrive June 10 via Epitaph Records. Ahead of the release, they've also shared the new single and video “Gotta Let It Go.”
Additionally, they have a slew of upcoming tour dates with the Story So Far. Check it all out bel...
State Champs have announced a new album, titled Kings Of The New Age, will come out May 13 via Pure Noise Records. To give fans another taste of what's to come, they've also released the single “Everybody But You,” featuring Neck Deep's Ben Barlow, along with an accompanying music video.
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Emo kids rejoice! Your dreams are coming true in 2022. Live Nation has just announced the "When We Were Young" festival, featuring some of the most iconic emo and rock acts of the past two decades.
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The When We Were Young festival is set to take place Oct...
After a year of postponement due to lockdown, All Time Low have begun their highly-anticipated performances as part of Sad Summer Fest. During the festival, the group will play alongside the Story So Far, the Maine, Movements, Grayscale and Destroy Boys...
It’s fair to say that the Maine prove there’s always room to grow and experiment sonically, all while staying true to your sound and following your gut.
On their eighth studio album, XOXO: From Love & Anxiety In Real Time, the quintet reached new heights after over a decade since their inception, including their first radio hit with lead single “Sticky.”
Lead vocalist Joh...
All Time Low have teamed up with Pale Waves to release “PMA.”
The single was produced by longtime collaborator Zakk Cervini and serves as the first collaboration between the two bands.
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“PMA” is an exposé of emotional transparency in the wake of COVID-19. A shorthand for “Post Modern Anxie...
There’s a reason Lil Peep was lauded as the “future of emo” by multiple publications. From the early days of his career, his songs featured a diverse array of scene-bred samples mixed with trap beats and loaded with lyrics that solidified him as a genre-melding force. Before getting t...
Pop punk found new life in 2020. Young bands blossomed, while hip-hop and pop acts picked up guitars. Maybe you’re one of the many fans who rediscovered old favorites on social media. Possibly, Chase Hudson (aka LILHUDDY) acted as your power-chord gateway drug.
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Only two EPs into their discography, Featherweight are already proving themselves as an act to be reckoned with. Mixing upbeat elements of pop punk with classic alt-rock, the quintet take listeners on a nostalgic trip to the ’90s. Inspired by bands such as the Story So Far and Turnover, the group implement heavier riffs for mosh-worthy anthems and head-banging moments.
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Everyone loves to jam out to their favorite artists and classic hits, but let’s not forget about all the fresh talent constantly popping up around the world. From pop and indie to punk and post-hardcore, there’s always a new name in music waiting to be heard.
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Back in August, the Maine officially put away their gold suits and said goodbye to the You Are OK era forever during their Flowers On The Grave livestream. Now, nearly seven months later, they are kicking off their next era with a colorful new video for “Sticky."
As th...
This week, Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled the plans to end England's COVID-19 restrictions this June. However, with the plans now set in motion, Slam Dunk 2021 is no longer able to happen in May.
Now, Slam Dunk organizers have announced that the entire festival has been pushed back to this September...