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A Timeline and Overall History of Emo Music

Words by Finora Reilly The term “emo” encompasses a wide range of sounds within the music world. Emo was born from punk and hardcore. Emo shares intense lyricism and melody with the genre, but from a different perspective. While punk is often politically and physically charged, emo is emotionally charged. Themes of heartbreak, loss, yearning,…

My Favorite Wednesday Album Right Now

Words by Cora Lynn Hernandez “I’m creepin’ myself out again, I had to call all of your friends”  I Was Trying To Describe You To Someone is a daunting shoegaze album full of haunting lyrics, screeching guitar sounds, and past memories of mine I find to be too close and personal. Some of my personal…

ALBUM REVIEW: LOTTO – They Are Gutting a Body of Water

Words by Jacob Cook LOTTO is the newest release from the Philly shoegaze outfit “they are gutting a body of water” (henceforth, TAGABOW). Released October 17, this newest project marks their latest since Lucky Styles, released in 2022 (oddly enough, their past 3 projects have been released on October 17th, 3 years apart). Their frontman,…

GALLERY & REVIEW: New Constellations at The Rebel Lounge – Phoenix, AZ

Photos and words by Alexandra Snyder At their Phoenix stop this week hosted by The Rebel Lounge, New Constellations delivered a performance that felt less like a concert and more like a reunion of old friends. From the moment Harlee Case and Josh Smith stepped on stage, their gratitude was unmistakable, smiling between songs, thanking…

GALLERY & REVIEW: Pale Waves at The Waterfront, Norwich, UK

Photos and words by Abi Belsham Pales Waves returned to The Waterfront in Norwich for their Still Smitten Tour, and came back with a bang (and chandeliers). Starting with support from Emmma, whose music consists of soulful alt-pop, got the crowd moving and ready for the headline act.  The venue was bustling with anticipation after…

REVIEW: EP 2 – After

Words by Camryn Lanning Imagine the year is 2007. The air is crisp but warm, and you are walking home in the afternoon. You can feel the sun touching your skin as you admire the fall foliage. You specifically took this way home because you love the way the sun pokes through the trees. It…