emo
Angsty punk offshoot
Emo is a style of rock music characterized by emotional, confessional lyrics and a melodic punk sound that emerged in the 1980s and peaked in mainstream popularity in the 2000s.
The term extends to the associated subculture—dark clothing, side-swept hair, eyeliner, and an aesthetic embracing melancholy and sensitivity: She went through an emo phase in high school.
Often used dismissively for anything perceived as overly emotional or dramatic: Stop being so emo about it.
Darkest possible hue
- darkAbsence of light
- imageryVivid descriptive language
- heartsCirculatory system engines
- skullsHead bones
stars · razor · tears · poetry · journals · photography · self-expression · artistic
Shriek-driven hardcore punk
- post-hardcoreEvolved, emotional punk variant
- melodicMusically pleasing to hear
- ParamorePop-punk band from Nashville
- lyricsWritten words for music
vocals · guitar · breakdowns · confessional · anthemic · albums · bands · scene
Cosmetic for lid rims
- hoodiesSweatshirts with attached hoods
- converseEngage in dialogue
- beaniesBrimless knitted caps
- wristbandsBands worn on wrists
Dramatic unit or locale
- MySpaceFirst major social network
- LiveJournalOnline diary hosting platform
- 2000sFirst decade, 2000s
- youthState of being immature
identity · community · nonconformity · misunderstood · outcasts · alternative · underground · teenage
Subdued, lasting sadness
- heartacheDeep emotional distress
- despairTotal absence of hope
- alienationState of being isolated
- lonelinessState of lacking companions
suffering · turmoil · anxiety · insecurity · confusion · dread · pessimism · gloominess
black
Darkest possible hue
skulls · stars · razor · tears · poetry · journals · photography · self-expression · artistic · moody
screamo
Shriek-driven hardcore punk
- post-hardcoreEvolved, emotional punk variant
- melodicMusically pleasing to hear
- ParamorePop-punk band from Nashville
lyrics · vocals · guitar · breakdowns · confessional · anthemic · albums · bands · scene · fans
eyeliner
Cosmetic for lid rims
scene
Dramatic unit or locale
- MySpaceFirst major social network
- LiveJournalOnline diary hosting platform
- 2000sFirst decade, 2000s
youth · identity · community · nonconformity · misunderstood · outcasts · alternative · underground · teenage · suburban
melancholy
Subdued, lasting sadness
- heartacheDeep emotional distress
- despairTotal absence of hope
- alienationState of being isolated
loneliness · suffering · turmoil · anxiety · insecurity · confusion · dread · pessimism · gloominess · vulnerability
- genresaction, comedy, detective fiction, fantasy, horror
- Alt Rockalt-rock, alternative metal, grunge, indie rock, post-grunge
- subculturespunk, punks, hippie, goth, hippies
- musicmusic, song, songs, singing, singer
- music genresblues, pop, jazz, rock, classical
- adolescencepuberty, teenager, coming-of-age, growing up, teen
emohardcore
Uncompromisingly devoted
pop punk · hair metal · nu metal · EDM · bro country
- emotional supportCompassionate help during distress
- emotional hungerCraving for connection
- emotional painPsychological suffering or distress
- emotional detachmentWithdrawal from feelings
- emotional scarsLasting harm from trauma
- emotional neglectFailure to meet feeling-needs