I really like screamo and emoviolence, but unfortunately I feel like a lot of bands sound similar. Some unique ones I like are, I Hate Myself, My Better Half and Ihungmyselffrompowerlines. Also Herion and Orchid obviously, which now aren’t necessarily unique, but being the first of their respective sub genre, they get the nod from me. So what are some good unique bands, or similar sub genres I should look into?

I really like screamo and emoviolence, but unfortunately I feel like a lot of bands sound similar. Some unique ones I like are, I Hate Myself, My Better Half and Ihungmyselffrompowerlines. Also Herion and Orchid obviously, which now aren’t necessarily unique, but being the first of their respective sub genre, they get the nod from me. So what are some good unique bands, or similar sub genres I should look into?

Is one of my favourite albums of all time.

Is there anything you'd recommend that's a similar vibe?

i’ve been trying to remember this band i used to listen to around 2017. they were emo with some post-rock elements (maybe??), but i honestly don’t remember the genre that well.

the only thing i clearly remember is the album cover. it looked really similar to the image i attached, except it was a kid making the same face. the cover was black and white. also it was an illustration, not a photo. i’m pretty sure it was a kid with short dark hair (i think it was a girl, but i could be wrong) making the same facial expression, and they had really big eyes.

i’m pretty sure they weren’t a very well-known band either, maybe more on the niche side, but i’m not completely sure.

does anyone know what album i’m talking about?

Just tryna Make a great playlist full of stuff like that but My knowledge is pretty Limited

trying to snag one extra so my friend can come! any help appreciated 🩶

So, everyone thinks that real emo is only the dc hardcore scene and cap'n jazz BUT bands like rites of spring openly rejected the word emo calling it the stupidest word for a music genre, so if emotional hardcore isn't real emo the only thing remaining is Cap'n Jazz that means that the only actual emo band is them

"Real Emo" only consists in Cap'n Jazz, no one else is actually real emo

Edit: People downvoting didn't understand it was a joke

Anyone listen to The Carolyn? They're more on the punk side of things (Alkaline Trio, Lawrence Arms, maybe some Joyce Manor in there). NEW SINGLE

Finally!!

These guys rule.

Probably tied with Bike Routes for my favorite music discovery of the year.

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2026-07-22/jimmy-eat-world-on-25-years-of-bleed-american

I went to the OG "Bleed American" date in Boston at the Paradise in 2001 and STILL think about that show all the time. Went to Red Rocks and Brooklyn as a fan on this tour and getting to write about the 25th anniversary of this album is absolutely a career highlight for me.

Looking for tips on getting my tone to be as disgusting as orchid or usurp synapse (main inspiration)

I have a ds1 which I know is pretty standard, I also have an HM2 but I use it more for noise rock-esque things (I guess I’ve never tried to tune it for screamo.) I have a tube screamer as well just for boosts but I can never EQ it right, do I just need to play with my friends? Will I never be able to get that disgusting of a tone with just one guitar?

A morning or two ago I saw a post on Reddit that said something along the lines of “James Dewees: March 3rd, 1976 - July 17th, 2006” and listed the bands he’s been in throughout his career. I had JUST exchanged emails with James about buying a copy of his album Songs Not to Get Married To on vinyl AND he’d been posting on IG about playing some shows and teasing new music. So I was floored to say the least.

Since then though, I’ve searched a handful of times for any information regarding his untimely death and can’t find anything at all.

Does anyone have any information regarding James and his wellbeing? I grew up with Reggie blasting from my speakers constantly and still revisit his discography frequently. This would be heartbreaking if true but just thought I’d make a post and see if I could get some concrete evidence either way.

Thank you!

Hola, me encantaría compartir con ustedes el
proyecto el cual formo parte como guitarrista y segunda voz en esta canción. Radicamos en México, Ciudad de México. 🇲🇽

FFO: Birds In Row, Joliette, Gillian Carter, Counterparts, Boundaries, Loma Prieta, Quiet Fear.

https://youtu.be/YmwXTwvcZMA?si=MMUKUKjImtd5pH8Q

i'm 14 and i'm seeing Oakwood in Denver on the 31st, i've seen some local punk gigs here and there, but i was kinda standing awkwardly in the back, this time i actually want to dance and be a part of the crowd and not stand around. any tips?