The Dismemberment Plan Accepted Things as They Were in 2001
The Washington, DC, indie institution the Dismemberment Plan’s final album of their initial run is a masterwork of navigating diminished expectations.
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Melodic Punk: Great Britain’s Answer to 1980s Emo
In 1987, British hardcore changed. Melodic punk’s HDQ, Leatherface and Senseless Things used melancholic picked chords and desperate, sung melodies. It was all because of emo.
Iggy Pop’s Noise Became My Chemical Romance’s Language in Detroit
At Comerica Park, Detroit’s original punk provocateur Iggy Pop turned a supporting slot into a confrontation between rock’s past and its future.
Holding Absence Virtualise Post-Hardcore on ‘Modern Life Is Lonely’
On ‘Modern Life Is Lonely’, Holding Absence update post-hardcore closer to the broader hyperpop movement, yet every choice seems tailored to their roots.
Casey Defined Musical Sorrow 10 Years Ago with ‘Love Is Not Enough’
Ten years ago, Casey released Love Is Not Enough. It fused furious hardcore with atmospherics, dynamic structures and singing. It was all in aid of its sorrow.
A Place for Owls Build Strength Upon Strength on ‘All Thieves, Vol. 1’
A Place for Owls’ new album demonstrates the fruitfulness of collaborating with others, whether that looks like leaning on them or borrowing from them.
Andrew Sacher Discusses Reclaiming Emo for a New Generation
Emo Revival author Andrew Sacher discusses the importance of the 2010s emo explosion in his new scene history, which is a must-read.
snag. Show How Melody Functions in Extreme Music
Rather than redefining screamo, snag. demonstrate just how much expressive range exists within the genre, bringing forgotten possibilities back into focus.
Andrew Sacher Immortalises 2010s Emo in ‘Emo Revival’
The 2010s were a pivotal era for emo. One of the most appropriate to trace the history of the emo revival is Andrew Sacher, who spent 16 years covering the scene.
Citizen Shine Like No One Else on ‘Halcyon Blues’
On Halcyon Blues, Citizen’s sixth album for Run For Cover, the elder emo band’s various moods and phases finally come together.
Long Goodbye’s Evolution Becomes Imitation on Their New EP
A Whispered Promise of Failure sees Long Goodbye cut the fat from their sound, but lose some of the elements that made them stand out.
Outbreak Festival 2026’s Best Performances
Outbreak Festival is the most consistently hailed event in European hardcore. Now, four years into that title, how can it possibly live up to the hype?