Emotional Post Hardcore-hardcore punk played on the minor keys (thats sad keys to you none musical folks!) with a poor rhythm section whiney vocals integrated with harsh screams singing emotional/introspective lyrics.
Has been around since the mid 1980's
The nerdy 'emo' kids are called:fashioncore they dont listen to emo they listen to bands like My Chemical Romance and they are the ones that cry about ex girlfreinds
Has been around since the mid 1980's
The nerdy 'emo' kids are called:fashioncore they dont listen to emo they listen to bands like My Chemical Romance and they are the ones that cry about ex girlfreinds
Emo: Fugazi, Rites of Spring, Jawbreaker, Embrace, Mineral, Moss Icon, City Of Caterpillar all bands on Dischordwww.dischord.comor Jade Tree Recordswww.jadetree.com
Not Emo: Taking Back Sunday, My Chemical Romance, Hawthorne Heights, Dashboard Confessional, Bright Eyes, Matchbook Romance etc (in general these bands are reffered to as shitcore or wannabemo-soft-shitcore-rock
Not Emo: Taking Back Sunday, My Chemical Romance, Hawthorne Heights, Dashboard Confessional, Bright Eyes, Matchbook Romance etc (in general these bands are reffered to as shitcore or wannabemo-soft-shitcore-rock
by Saml J Grudgings July 19, 2008
Get the Emomug. I thought I'd give it a try...
What Emo Is And Some History.
Emo is short for emotive hardcore. It's a DIY music style (not a shitty fashion) that started in the 80's. Emo follows (but is not restricted to) the lines of hardcore. Hardcore is a subgenre of punk, therefore, so is emo. The first emo band is often credited to Rites Of Spring. They played with hardcore punk rock energy (as the members were previously involved with hardcore bands) and lots of emotion through their performance and with their audience. Their lyrics seem to have important views about life and a sense of deepness.
"Emo" As A Term.
The term "emo" was generated as an insult to people in the hardcore scene that liked these bands. An emo band's performance on stage (can include crying/moaning/etc. their lyrics and various other events) probably made them look "weaker" to the hardcore kids, which is (why I think) "emo" was directed as an insult.
What Screamo is.
Screamo has evolved from emo. This music style invloves more screaming and often has more melodic breakdowns. Screamo is still emo, therefore follows its guidelines.
What Emo Is Not.
Emo is not short for emotional. Emo is not a fashion. Emo is not "XxXxXxXOMMMFFGZZZZ IM LYKE, SO DEPRESSED!XxXxX!!!1!!111 IM GONNA SLIT MY WRISTZZZZZZZ...LOL..XxXxXxX" Emo was not mainstream (because it was DIY). Emo has nothing to do with being depressed, shitty metaphors, or suicide. Emo is not whiney, bullshit music sung by pubescent males that haven't dropped their balls yet.
What Emo Is And Some History.
Emo is short for emotive hardcore. It's a DIY music style (not a shitty fashion) that started in the 80's. Emo follows (but is not restricted to) the lines of hardcore. Hardcore is a subgenre of punk, therefore, so is emo. The first emo band is often credited to Rites Of Spring. They played with hardcore punk rock energy (as the members were previously involved with hardcore bands) and lots of emotion through their performance and with their audience. Their lyrics seem to have important views about life and a sense of deepness.
"Emo" As A Term.
The term "emo" was generated as an insult to people in the hardcore scene that liked these bands. An emo band's performance on stage (can include crying/moaning/etc. their lyrics and various other events) probably made them look "weaker" to the hardcore kids, which is (why I think) "emo" was directed as an insult.
What Screamo is.
Screamo has evolved from emo. This music style invloves more screaming and often has more melodic breakdowns. Screamo is still emo, therefore follows its guidelines.
What Emo Is Not.
Emo is not short for emotional. Emo is not a fashion. Emo is not "XxXxXxXOMMMFFGZZZZ IM LYKE, SO DEPRESSED!XxXxX!!!1!!111 IM GONNA SLIT MY WRISTZZZZZZZ...LOL..XxXxXxX" Emo was not mainstream (because it was DIY). Emo has nothing to do with being depressed, shitty metaphors, or suicide. Emo is not whiney, bullshit music sung by pubescent males that haven't dropped their balls yet.
Real Emo Bands: Rites Of Spring, Embrace, Moss Icon, Funeral Dinner, Gray Matter, Hot Cross, Off Minor, Indian Summer, Sleepytime Trio, etc...
Screamo Bands: Saetia, Orchid, Pg. 99, I Would Set Myself On Fire For You, Love Like...Electrocution, Angel Hair, Antioch Arrow, Majority Rule, Usurp Synapse, Love Lost But Not Forgotten, etc...
Record Labels Known To Produce Important Emo Bands: Discord Records, Level-Plane Records, Magic Bullet Records, Ebullition Records, etc...
NOT Emo Bands: Taking Back Sunday, Hawthorne Heights, My Chemical Romance, Dashboard Confessional, From First To Last, Bright Eyes, Simple Plan, The Used, Senses Fail, etc...
Screamo Bands: Saetia, Orchid, Pg. 99, I Would Set Myself On Fire For You, Love Like...Electrocution, Angel Hair, Antioch Arrow, Majority Rule, Usurp Synapse, Love Lost But Not Forgotten, etc...
Record Labels Known To Produce Important Emo Bands: Discord Records, Level-Plane Records, Magic Bullet Records, Ebullition Records, etc...
NOT Emo Bands: Taking Back Sunday, Hawthorne Heights, My Chemical Romance, Dashboard Confessional, From First To Last, Bright Eyes, Simple Plan, The Used, Senses Fail, etc...
by Highly Evolved May 6, 2006
Get the Real Emomug. Emo (person)- someone who is more emotional about things than others. Usually listens to Emo (music). Just because someone is emo it doesnt mean they cut themselves some do some dont. People who are emo dont always have to look like it, so the dont all have dark clothing dark hair etc., and not all emo girls are obsessed with sex thank you very much.
by Leelo_and_Kota May 1, 2014
Get the Emo (person)mug. A quirky stand-up comedian from Downer's Grove, Illinois who won the 1985 Music Award for best comedy album, "E=mo2," released stand-up video, "Live at the Hasty Pudding Theater," and has worked in television and movies. Also famous for his coleslaw recipe and being quite handy with the ladies.
We spent our childhood watching Emo Phillips, which consequently had a major influence on our oddball sense of humor.
by stevewk May 17, 2007
Get the Emo Phillipsmug. 1. An emotional kpopper who acts over the top. Someone who fangirl/fanboys alot and is obsessed with kpop and idols.
2. An emo person who secretly likes kpop. Wears eyeliner and band T-shirts while jamming to BTS. Normally dosent openly admit their love of kpop for a while. Likes Emo/Rock/Alt music as well as kpop.
2. An emo person who secretly likes kpop. Wears eyeliner and band T-shirts while jamming to BTS. Normally dosent openly admit their love of kpop for a while. Likes Emo/Rock/Alt music as well as kpop.
*someone crys over their oppas new MV*
"Jeez, your such an kpop emo."
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"Wait, you like kpop? But you're still emo? So you're like a kpop emo then."
"Jeez, your such an kpop emo."
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"Wait, you like kpop? But you're still emo? So you're like a kpop emo then."
by Emokpoptyler May 18, 2016
Get the kpop emomug. by amnesiavictim October 20, 2012
Get the Emo Botmug. A group of bands consisting of Panic! At The Disco, My Chemical Romance and Fall Ouy Boy. Each band represents a branch of "emo" or punk music. Panic! At The Disco represents electronic punk. Fall Out Boy represents punk rock. My Chemical Romance represents hardcore or metal punk. Most of the listeners of these three bands are girls but many are guys. Plenty of the girls are much more unique and creative than regular white girls.
Girl#1: Hey what are your favorite bands
Girl#2: I really like Fallout boy, Panic! And mcr
Girl#1:you like the emo trinity? Me too
Girl#2: I really like Fallout boy, Panic! And mcr
Girl#1:you like the emo trinity? Me too
by Animepancake November 23, 2014
Get the Emo Trinitymug.