A Belated Thank You to Women in Emo

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A Belated Thank You to Women in Emo

Juniper Wolff Local Music Journalist Throughout history, women have continued to be outshone by their male counterparts, including in music. When people think of emo, they typically think of male-dominated bands such as Sunny Day Real Estate, My Chemical Romance, and the recent rise of Modern Baseball and Mom Jeans. Although Women’s History Month has come to a close, women in emo deserve the spotlight to showcase their efforts. In an effort to ungatekeep, the following artists have smaller followings in hopes that their popularity will grow. Kaia […]

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Mineral: Texas Spun Emo

Juniper Wolff Local Music Journalist The resurgence of second wave emo through social media has brought thousands of new fans to bands like Sunny Day Real Estate, Cap’n Jazz, and Braid. Seemingly, there are little to no prominent second wave emo bands from the Lone Star State of Texas. However, one hidden gem reigns supreme, Mineral. Originating from the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin, Texas, Mineral is claimed to be a classic staple of the second wave emo genre. Because of this, Mineral’s […]

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Emo is Deeper Than You Think

Juniper Wolff Local Music Journalist Emo as an artform has had a major resurgence through the 2020’s, whether it be through fashion, art, or music. Like a lot of subgenres, microgenres, or movements develop behind the scenes. In emo’s example, there have been five major “waves” of emo, each having their own distinct sound and bands while still holding true to emo as an overall genre. Many people consider emo to be strictly My Chemical Romance, Pierce the Veil, and other bands […]

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The photo shows the four members of Arranged in April posing in front of a car in the dark with the flash on from left to right: Chris Rawls (Guitar), Evan Anderson (Bass), Emory Anderson (Vocals), Hayden Brittain (Drums)

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Arranged in April in the Emo Scene

Desarey Elizondo Lopez Music Journalist The emo scene has had a revival in recent years, with many up and coming bands debuting and putting their own spin onto the genre. It’s out of this scene that Arranged in April emerged and has taken the emo scene by storm. Besides including screamo and post-hardcore elements, what makes this band especially stand out is their incorporation of spoken poetry, which speaks over […]

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Emo From Unlikely Places: At the Drive-in

Juniper Wolff Local Music Journalist When you think about locations where emo truly flourished, high-profile locations like Seattle, San Francisco, or Washington D.C. likely come to mind. Upsetting the expectations of where emo thrives, At the Drive-In originated from El Paso, Texas in the mid-90’s. Known for their hard-hitting melodies, At the Drive-In has garnered a cultlike following after releasing their third full-length studio album, “Relationship of Command”. Leadup to “Relationship of Command” Founded in 1994, At the Drive-In was most notable for its intense underground performances. Their first tour across the Lone […]

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Concert Review: Moose Blood

By Nicole Wolf Photojournalist I had the opportunity to see Moose Blood, the emo-punk English band, on their headlining tour in Dallas, TX back in February 2017 as well as an opening band for A Day to Remember back in October 2017. So, of course, I immediately bought tickets to their next tour when they announced they would be stopping in Austin on March 28, 2018. The day before the […]

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