Car Underwater Prove 2000s Emo Is Back
Car Underwater reignite pop screamo. Their members are Generation Z’s most influential acts, but on Dagger Breaks Window they abandon experimentation.
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American Football Expand Their Sound to Great Success on ‘LP4’
The emo institution American Football incorporate alternative rock touchstones like the Cure on their latest superb collection, LP4.
Square One and Turn of Phrase Create Powerful Melodic Hardcore
Pale Skies pairs two of the melodic hardcore’s strongest acts of the past year: Square One and Turn of Phrase.
Tigers Jaw Deliver a hooky, emotionally-charged LP
In Lost on You, emo band Tigers Jaw are still interrogating life’s joys and challenges, as well as the shifting perspectives that come with time.
Sweet Pill on Burning It Down and Finding the Glow
Philadelphia band Sweet Pill’s sophomore release is a cathartic journey through writer’s block to rediscover resilience and optimism.
Footballhead Define a New Path for Post-Grunge and Emo
Footballhead outline a vision of post-grunge and emo that breathes a breath of fresh air. They craft a sound that’s nostalgic and new.
Why Grungegaze Dominates 2026’s Music Underground
Grungegaze is a ubiquitous part of 2026’s rock underground. How did this genre grow from a small group of friends in the 2010s to blossom into a viral internet sensation?
Joyce Manor Embrace Their Pop Sensibilities
The pop-punk institution Joyce Manor emphasize melody on another hooky collection of melancholy-tinged anthems.
Joyce Manor Talk Bars and Candy Bars
Pop-punk’s Joyce Manor have a new album that’s a fresh take on their patented sound. “Bands in our scene can have songs from a decade ago blow up on TikTok.”
Tiberius Mix Heavy Guitars with Melody and Twang
Tiberius’ influences serve the songwriting and performances beautifully. Their various sounds always include an undercurrent of folky Americana.
How Vampires Became Rock Stars
The mythical creature of ancient folklore relentlessly feeds on our creative works, and through generations, we willingly succumb to the vampire made rock star.
Pool Kids Usher in Autumn with a Perfect Soundtrack
Florida’s Pool Kids swing for the fence and connect with anthemic explorations of heartbreak that showcase a bigger, more refined sound.