Emo Is a 4 Letter Word
Welcome to Emo Is a 4 Letter Word, a journey through the history of emo music, scenes, subgenres, eras, bands, fashion, and more, as experienced by hosts Erik and Blade.
Emo Is a 4 Letter Word
Episode 5: Proto-Emo - the artists that inspired the emo sound (1960s to 1990s)
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The history of emo begins! In this episode we discuss proto-emo, looking for the forerunners, precursors, and inspirations for the sound and genre. We trace the roots of emocore, screamo, midwest emo, and emo pop all the way back to the 1960s!
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