Bartees Strange's great debut album doesn't defy genre so much as it rejects the concept of it completely. It crosses barriers between indie/art rock, post-hardcore/emo, abrasive noise-rap, R&B, dance beats, bedroom folk, and more...
From lifers like Envy and Owen to bright new voices like Infant Island and Stay Inside, here are 14 emo, screamo, and/or post-hardcore albums from this year that you need in your life.
Our April 2020 playlist includes songs by Frank Ocean, Phoebe Bridgers, The 1975, Fiona Apple, PUP, The Strokes, Jamie xx, BC Camplight, Khruangbin, Bright Eyes, Laura Marling, Kelly Lee Owens, Megan Thee Stallion with Beyonce, DaBaby, Lido Pimienta, Chromatics and more.
A roundup of all the April installments of punk/pop punk/emo/etc column In Defense of the Genre, along with a list of the five best songs of the month.
This week's Notable Releases include The Strokes' first LP in 7 years, Sparta's first in 14, Laura Marling's warm new album, emo up and comers Stay Inside's killer debut, and more.
Friday show options include The Fleshtones, the second-to-last night at Brooklyn Bazaar, Live Skull, A$AP Twelvyy, House of Independents 4th anniversary, Hot Tuna and more. It's also Record Store Day Black Friday.