The Velvet Teen

2002's best emo & post-hardcore albums, discussed and debated

We dive deeper into our recently-published list of the best emo & post-hardcore albums of 2002 with a podcast episode that dives into the making of the list, the albums on it, some albums that were left off, and more…

The Velvet Teen touring with Covet this fall

The Velvet Teen will be on tour later this fall with Covet, as well as Tsosis and No Stranger on select dates…

The Velvet Teen's Josh Staples reflects on 'Out of the Fierce Parade' for 20th anniversary + first time on vinyl

The Velvet Teen’s ‘Out of the Fierce Parade’ is 20 and was just released on vinyl for the first time ever! For the occasion, bassist Josh Staples reflects on the lead-up, making-of, and aftermath of the classic album…

35 Best Emo & Post-Hardcore Albums of 2002

The emo floodgates opened in 2002. In honor of their 20th anniversaries, this edition of ‘In Defense of the Genre’ looks at the best emo and post-hardcore albums from that year.

Girls Against Boys reschedule 'House of GVSB' 25th Anniversary tour to the fall

“We can’t imagine touring in a situation where we can’t hang out with our friends and fans, especially when one of the main points is to celebrate the 25th anniversary of ‘House of GVSB’.“

Girls Against Boys announce 'House Of GVSB' 25th Anniversary reissue & 2022 tour

Openers on Girls Against Boys first tour since 2013 include The Velvet Teen, Hammered Hulls (Mary Timony, Alec MacKaye), Poison Arrows (mems Don Caballero, Atombombpocketkife, more), and more.

Hanalei releasing 'Black Snow' on A-F Records (stream "Screen Echoes")

Brian Moss’ upcoming Hanalei album was made with help from Josh Staples (The Velvet Teen/The New Trust), Jack Shirley, and more…

63 songs we like from May 2020

Our April 2020 playlist includes tracks by Matt Berninger, Phoebe Bridgers, Perfume Genius, Jason Isbell, Neil Young, The 1975, Hayley Williams, Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist, Ka, Standing on the Corner, Cut Copy, slowthai & Kenny Beats, Protomartyr, Jeff Rosenstock, Owen Pallett, Deerhoof and more.

The Velvet Teen working on new LP ++ stream their non-album single "Mean Mind"

The band’s new album features a member of Caspian and they hope to finish it by the end of the year.

stream Mare Island's (Velvet Teen, New Trust, Loma Prieta) new song "Fortuna"

Mare Island’s first single since their great 2017 debut EP is here.
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