Archive for May 11th, 2008

What is emo style

Posted on May 11th, 2008 by emo

What is emo style
The Emo scene is increasing in popularity as we get deeper into 2008. Based originally around punk and rock it has now become much more “emotional” in its context, and there is the origin of the Emo scene name.

Music is of course important to the Emo scene but it is much […]

Emo Haircuts

Posted on May 11th, 2008 by emo

Emo Haircuts
Emo haircuts are the most obvious symbol of the Emo scene. For males Emo haircuts are actually indicative or an under washed head of hair, there is a definite greasy look associated with them. Male Emo haircuts see lengthy hair hanging down over one eye, the hair is almost always dyed to a black […]

Emo people love emo music

Posted on May 11th, 2008 by emo

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Emo people love emo music
Evergreen released a 12″ that Emos value. It has dynamic, churning music and sweet, whispering vocals.  This one is quite rare, as are their 7″s.  Latch onto them if you find them.
Elliot released a CD / LP through Revelation Records entitled “U.S. Songs.”  This group is one of the […]

Emo love has to have emo music

Posted on May 11th, 2008 by emo

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Emo love has to have emo music
Moss Icon had a 1988 CD entitled “Lyburnum Wit’s End Liberation Fly” that is important in the development of Emo music.  It represents the start of the loud / soft Emo crescendo.  The CD helped advance the vocal sound of Emo music a long way.
Native Nod’s […]

Emo music for emo boys

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Emo music for emo boys
Hoover / Lincoln - Their split 7″ released in 1993 is one that anyone who likes anything about the Emo culture simply must have.  Everything that was part of the Emo world in 1993 is expressed perfectly in this recording.  It features gut-wrenching pain and yet subtle beauty all […]

Emo music for emo girls

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Emo music for emo girls
We continue our series on the best music enjoyed by the Emo community.  This is part 13.  The last several songs in this series are considered Post-Emo Indie Music–yet highly enjoyed by the new generation of Emos.
Christie Front Drive is available from Caulfield Records as both CD and […]

Emo music for 2008

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Emo music for 2008
Hot Water Music’s “Finding the Rhythms” CD is enjoyed by many in the Emo community, as is “Fuel for the Hate Game.”  These recordings take the best of Fuel and Fugazi’s guitar drive, while adding a sweaty pop-punk beat and scratchy singing that gets its point across, despite the lack […]