Genre: Emo
While the term emo has come to be applied to bands like AFI in the mainstream and seen as an outgrowth of the goth music scene, it’s roots lie in hardcore punk, centered around bands from Washington DC who wrote hardcore songs with emotional lyrics. Emo bands applied these sensibilities to the aggression of hardcore for a style of music that reflected the changing times.
Bands like Rites of Spring (Vocalist/guitarist Guy Picciotto and drummer Brendan Canty later joined Fugazi) and Jawbox (with J. Robbins of Government Issue) led the brigade of this post-hardcore movement.
-Viktor Phoenix
Watch (and listen) to some music by these influential artists:
Rites of Spring “For Want Of”
Jawbox “Savory”
Samiam “Capsized”
