The October roundup of our punk column ‘In Defense of the Genre’ includes recent news, reviews, and features, along with a list of the best songs of the month.

In Defense of the Genre is a column on BrooklynVegan about punk, pop punk, emo, hardcore, post-hardcore, ska-punk, and more, including and often especially the bands and albums and subgenres that ...

The emo genre of music is essentially a movement. A child of hardcore and post-hardcore punk, it's almost a culture in and of itself — honest, genuine and personal lyrics, within the confines of ...

Emo already had enough trouble competing for your attention in recent years; the biggest names of the revival had eased into legacy mode, releasing remasters and reimaginings of their most beloved ...

The two genres actually have more in common than you might think since emo grew out of 1980s post-hardcore (which essentially added complexity, variety and experimentation to hardcore punk). While emo ...

October 2025 “I think that’s the only time anyone’s crowdsurfed during one of our shows,” said a smiling Jenny Lewis from stage in between songs she performed with her ballad […] ...

In case you've faced some hurdles solving the clue, Like emo songs, we've got the answer for you. Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test your ...