Richmond, Virginia is very quietly in the midst of a musical renaissance. Its rap scene is as vibrant as ever, … More
Category: emo
Origami Angel Drop First Two Tracks from Upcoming Album Gami Gang
Origami Angel are back and sound as good as they’ve ever been. It really doesn’t feel like it’s been that … More
Watching, Waiting, Commiserating: The Misogyny in Early-Aughts Pop-Punk
Like many people who came of age in the 2000s, pop-punk played a formidable role in my psychosocial development. Between … More
In Conversation: Camp Trash Talk the Decades Long Friendship That Led to Their Excellent Debut EP Downtiming
It’s kinda funny how the chatter about what has made a new band successful can often miss what really makes … More
Florida Rockers Snacking Come Back Strong with Painted Gold EP
St. Petersburg, Florida punk rockers Snacking made their triumphant return to the scene with their four song EP Painted Gold … More
Jersey Emo Upstarts Puppy Pile Drop Tender New Single “3 AM”
It’s a funny time to be a band, let alone a new one. New Jersey’s Puppy Pile came together at … More
South Jersey’s Ditz Start the Year off Right with Their Programmed to Suck EP
While South Jersey post-emo rockers Ditz had a relatively quiet 2020, they seem poised to take 2021 by storm. They’re … More
In Conversation: Ogbert the Nerd Talks New Jersey, Being Sincere, and Their Kick Ass Debut Album I Don’t Hate You
The members of Ogbert the Nerd seem more shocked about their recent success than anyone else in their orbit. They … More
Scott Laudati Shares a Poem from and His Thoughts on His Superb Collection Hawaiian Shirts in the Electric Chair
Scott Laudati has worn a number of hats in his short time on earth. He spent his teenage years as … More
In Conversation: Ghost Town Remedy Talks Southern Roots and the Humor and Heart of Their Excellent New Album Dry Spell
As long as humans have had the mental capacity to articulate their emotions they have used humor to mask and … More