Emo Is a 4 Letter Word

In this episode we continue our mid-90s emo conversation, by discussing some of the key and important releases that dropped in 1996 and 1997. This episode is STACKED with iconic and fantasic albums! During this time, hardcore and punk bands are evolving, and they're forever shaping the sounds that we know as post hardcore, emo, screamo, pop punk, and more You can check out all the bands we me...

It's just a 4 year timespan, but this one is so stacked, we had to split it into two episodes! In this episode we talk all about what was happening in the world, in mainstream music, and in hardcore in the mid-90s, then we discuss many of the key and important releases that dropped in 1994 and 1995. Make sure you tune in next time, when we continue this discussion and talk about key releases...

They probably weren't calling it emo yet, but something important was happening within hardcore scenes all over the US. In this episode, we talk about the hardcore and punk bands going against the grain in the early 90s, setting the stage for what would become modern emo. You can check out all the bands we mentioned in this episide on our full YouTube playlist by clicking HERE!   Definitely c...

Let's talk about "mall emo!" In this episode Blade and Erik each build their own mall emo mount rushmore, the biggest and most iconic bands of the 2000s mainstream emo boom. Who will appear in their ultimate Mall Emo Mount Rushmore? Will they choose the same bands? Will they argue if they pick different bands? Is this a stupid concept? Maybe. Also in this episode: big news about ico...

In this episode we talk about the EMO'S NOT DEAD Cruise, the biggest annual music festival with "emo" in the title. We discuss the festival's origins and its founder, Matt Cutshall. We also listen to all 28 artists that performed this year, and we determine how many of them qualify as emo in some form or fashion... Which quickly becomes a conversation about the concept of &quot...

In the mid-80s, something unexpected was taking shape in Washington DC, some might even call it a revolution! In this episode, we listen to and discuss many of the bands that would become known as "emo-core," unexpectedly giving birth to the genre known as emo. We also talk about the pop culture, fashion, and history surrounding the DC hardcore scene in the 80s. You can check out all the...

The history of emo begins! In this episode we discuss proto-emo, looking for the forerunners, precursors, and inspirations for the sound and genre. We trace the roots of emocore, screamo, midwest emo, and emo pop all the way back to the 1960s! Want to check out all the bands mentioned in this episide? You can listen to a full YouTube playlist RIGHT HERE Want to tell us your thoughts on this episod...

We're back! In this episode we talk about where we've been for the past month or two, as well as our thoughts on each others' emo stories, listener feedback, changes to the show format and timeline, emo-adjacent genres, music that is absolutely NOT emo, and more. Want to check out all the bands mentioned in this episide? You can listen to a full YouTube playlist HERE You can also li...

Our journey continues, as Blade talks about their first encounter with the concept of "emo," as well as their journey listening to emo and hardcore, going to shows, and even booking emo bands! Want to check out all the bands mentioned in this episide? You can listen to a full YouTube playlist HERE Want to tell us your emo history, or talk to us about anything we mentioned in this episode...

In this episode, Erik talks about his first encounter with the concept of "emo," and discusses his history with hardcore, emo, post-hardcore, metalcore, deathcore, and more. On the next episode... it's Blade's story! Want to check out all the bands mentioned in this episide? You can listen to a full YouTube playlist  HERE! Want to tell us your emo history, or talk to us about a...

This is the first episode, so we figured it would make sense to explain what this show is, who we are, why we're doing it, and what lies ahead.  Want to talk to us about anything we mentioned in this episode? Email us at EmoIsa4LetterWord@gmail.com