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 check this one out, there's so much good stuff!

Want to tell us your thoughts about this episode? Did we miss any important bands? Email us at: EmoIsA4LetterWord@gmail.com

BTW, fuck GnR

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 iconic emo bands, and an unexpected question - is one of the biggest bands of all-time actually an emo band!?

As always, you can email us with your thoughts on all of the polarizing topics we discuss in this episode at: EmoIsA4LetterWord@gmail.com

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 "mall emo" and what emo even means. Is this emo festival even emo? Listen in and find out!

Also in this episode: Blade and Erik frequently disagree, and Blade judges Erik harshly. Enjoy!

As always, you can listen to the playlist for this episode HERE

And you can email us at: EmoIsA4LetterWord@gmail.com

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 bands mentioned in this episide on our full YouTube playlist by clicking RIGHT HERE!

Want to tell us your thoughts about this episode? Email us at EmoIsA4LetterWord@gmail.com

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 episode? Email us at EmoIsA4LetterWord@gmail.com

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 listen to the playlist for episode 2 HERE, and for episode 3 HERE

Want to tell us your thoughts on this episode, or send us your thoughts on proto-emo artists? Email us at EmoIsa4LetterWord@gmail.com

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? Email us at EmoIsa4LetterWord@gmail.com

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 anything we mentioned in this episode? Email us at EmoIsa4LetterWord@gmail.com