Emo is a shortening of the word “emocore”—a contraction of the words “emotional” and “
It emerged as a style of post-hardcore and hardcore punk from the mid-1980s Washington D.C. hardcore punk scene, where it was known as emotional hardcore or emocore and pioneered by bands such as Rites of Spring and Embrace.
Emo is a style of rock music characterized by melodic musicianship and expressive, often confessional lyrics. It originated in the mid-1980s hardcore punk movement of Washington, D.C., where it was known as "emotional hardcore" or "emocore" and pioneered by bands such as Rites of Spring and Embrace.
Emo, then known as emocore, first appeared in Washington D.C.'s hardcore punk scene in the 1980s. Cited as the first emo act, Rites of Spring took inspiration from the punk band Minor Threat and expanded upon hardcore conventions by combining rock with deep, sentimental lyrics.
Apparently, the word emo was first recorded between 1985–90 and is a shortening of emocore, which itself first appeared between 1980–85 as a portmanteau of emo(-tional) and (hard-)core.
Teenagers use this slang term to characterize sensitive kids who follow emo music, dress in black, and have self-destructive tendencies. The slang term is derived from fans of emotive hardcore punk rock. A variation is screamo, emo music punctuated with ear-splitting screams.
Emo music originated in the 1980s as an offshoot of the post-hardcore movement, rising over the decades to become one of the most popular music genres for a new generation of rock music fans.
Emo belongs to post-hardcore, pop punk and indie rock style while gothic rock is a form of punk rock, glam punk and post punk. Emo rockers preach release of primal energy with abstract and chaotic sub structures while Goth are recognized by emphasis on darkness in their tone, dress, hair dyes, make up, emotion, etc.
Born out of Washington D.C.'s 1980s hardcore-punk scene, emo's roots are often traced back to Rites Of Spring. Musically similar to the scuzzed-up riffing of post-hardcore, it was Rites Of Spring's personal lyricism that saw them picked out as the fathers of emo.
Outsiders tagged them with the patronizing label “emo” (short for emotional hardcore), a word previously used as an insult, meaning melodramatic or pathetic.
Emo music as a genre grew out of the Washington, D.C. hardcore punk music scene of the late-70s and mid-80s.
Emo's, formerly known as The Back Room, is a music and event venue located in Austin, Texas. Emo's got its start as a Houston punk club in 1989, with the Austin location opening in 1992.
Emo is a music genre that's similar to punk or rock, with more emotional subjects and lyrics. Emo fans form a subculture with a very specific way of dressing — a moody, all-black, edgy style with lots of leather and silver accents in the form of studs, chains, or piercings.
Emetophobia and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
emo, also called emocore, subgenre of punk rock music that arose in Washington, D.C., in the mid-1980s.
Goth emerged primarily in the 1970s and 80s, shortly after rock and metal really established itself in the UK and U.S. On the other hand emo didn't become a thing until the late 90s or after, even if it originated within the goth subculture.
Emo means emotional and thus relates to anger, jealously, sadness, grief etc. Edgy- doesn't dress like emo or goth, but still is mildly similar in style.
VALUES AND BELIEFS
They also value acceptance, since most of them feel indifferent and unwanted by others . Emo's believe after death they will be regenerated and go to a better world. They also worship death, pain, and heartache.
The scene subculture is a youth subculture that emerged during the early 2000s in the United States from the pre-existing emo subculture. The subculture became popular with adolescents from the mid-2000s to early 2010s. Members of the scene subculture are referred to as scene kids, trendies, or scenesters.
Get ready to celebrate National Emo Day on December 19! This day was created to honor the music genre of emo and its lasting impact on fans all over the world.
Emo is an abbreviation for "emotional" that is used to describe a person whose emotions are all over the place.
Generally related to negative emotions. This emoji conveys grumpiness or irritation towards someone or something. Dissatisfied, Meh, Unimpressed. ? Face with rolling eyes.
The common stereotype of an emo follower is someone who is overly emotional or angsty, although as with all stereotypes, there are many exceptions. Emos are often ostracized, and research has shown that this group is subject to an increased risk of homophobic attacks and bullying due to their “effeminate” look[2].