the story so far

A Day to Remember announce huge North American summer tour

They’re bringing along the Story So Far, Militarie Gun, Scowl, and more.

The Story So Far are back after 5 years with "Big Blind"

The California pop-punk outfit releases their first single since 2018’s Proper Dose.

Sweet Pill is writing a love letter to Philly's DIY scene with their energetic melodic hardcore

Melodic hardcore band Sweet Pill talk their debut Where the Heart Is, touring with La Dispute, their experience at When We Were Young, and bringing the Philly scene to the world.

Catch Taylor Swift, Placebo and more on the road

This is Tour Guide, a weekly recap of the concert news fans don’t want to miss. From Taylor Swift to Placebo, check out who’s coming to a city near you.

Meet the Swemos, the Taylor Swift and emo fandom taking over the internet

Swemos, Taylor Swift-loving emos, are a force to be reckoned with. Here’s how Swift and emo music are more alike than you think.

blink-182 drop triumphant new single “Edging,” their first song with Tom DeLonge in 10 years

blink-182 broke the internet when they reunited with Tom DeLonge. The pop-punk kings shared their new single “Edging” and have a new album on the way.

Meet Koyo, the Long Island quintet at the forefront of the melodic hardcore and emo revival

Long Island natives Koyo are at the forefront of the recent emo resurgence. Now, the melodic hardcore group are gearing up for their debut album.

Vocalist Cody Muraro says joining Real Friends exceeded all expectations

Vocalist Cody Muraro has been with Real Friends for a year. The artist opens up on joining the band, his Canadian roots and giving back to fans.

20 best stripped-down songs, from Spiritbox to Silverstein

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 […]

10 best emo albums of 2011, from Taking Back Sunday to Sleeping With Sirens

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 […]

Joyce Manor announce ‘40 oz. To Fresno,’ share “Gotta Let It Go”—watch

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 below. Read more: 20 greatest […]

State Champs announce new album, drop single “Everybody But You”

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. The visual for “Everybody But […]

When We Were Young festival features stacked lineup of Paramore, My Chemical Romance, many more

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. Read more: Slipknot announce Knotfest Roadshow 2022 with In This Moment, Jinjer and more The When We Were Young […]

All Time Low's Sad Summer Fest show to be livestreamed Aug. 7 by Veeps

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. Now, fans will have a chance to view the group via livestream on Aug. […]

The Maine discuss the making of ‘XOXO: From Love & Anxiety In Real Time’

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 […]

All Time Low and Pale Waves capture the anxiety of our moment with “PMA”

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. Read more: Billie Eilish’s much anticipated LP ‘Happier Than Ever’ is here–listen “PMA” is an exposé of emotional transparency in the wake of COVID-19. […]

8 Lil Peep tracks that nod to some of the scene’s most prominent artists

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 the itch to ditch sampling to create […]

10 pop-punk artists we'd love to see live in the coming months

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.  If so, welcome. There’s so much to see. And if you thought […]
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