The February 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.

It’s not a phase; a karaoke event with a live band is coming to Jacksonville. Emo Night Karaoke will be coming to the Kona ...

Name JT WoodruffBest known for Singing for Hawthorne Heights, talking too much in between songs, and wearing checkerboard ...

The Chicago multi-instrumentalist offered an intimate glimpse into his creative world at the Wrigleyville bar.

Welcome to Emo Night Brooklyn, a late-night, DJ-driven dance party blasting the best emo and pop punk jams that raised ...

My Chemical Romance, Pierce the Veil, Tool, Wu-Tang Clan, Danny Elfman, Tool among top acts on 2026 Aftershock Festival ...

Returning to their emo roots, "I Used To Go To This Bar" by American rock band Joyce Manor is a must-listen for fans of the ...

Schaben / Los Angeles Times, / Katja Ogrin/Redferns, / Matt Winkelmeyer, / Kevin RC Wilson, Loudwire / Aftershock Passes are available now on Aftershock's website. Fans can purchase single day or 4 ...

Melbourne emos: got long weekend plans? You do now! The post Sydney’s Cult Emo Night ‘Last Words’ Is Finally Coming To ...

Tom May, of the Menzingers, is bringing his other band, Bar Dust, to his hometown, to play at The Bog in Scranton. It is a Pogues cover band that also plays original music.

Tool, Wu-Tang Clan, My Chemical Romance, Pierce the Veil, A Day To Remember, Danny Elfman, Queens of the Stone Age and ...

"This isn’t goodbye — it’s just a pause." A popular emo and punk music festival announced it was postponing until 2027.