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| Midwest emo | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Midwestern emo |
| Stylistic origins | |
| Cultural origins | 1990s, Midwestern United States |
| Typical instruments |
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| Derivative forms | Emo revival |
| Other topics | |
Midwest emo (or Midwestern emo[1]) is a subgenre[2] and scene of emo music that emerged in the Midwestern United States during the 1990s. Employing unconventional vocal stylings, distinct guitar riffs and arpeggiated melodies,[3] Midwest emo bands shifted away from the genre's hardcore punk roots and drew on indie rock and math rock approaches.[4] According to the author and critic Andy Greenwald, "this was the period when emo earned many, if not all, of the stereotypes that have lasted to this day: boy-driven, glasses-wearing, overly sensitive, overly brainy, chiming-guitar-driven college music."[5] Midwest emo is sometimes used interchangeably with second-wave emo.[6] While Midwest emo was initially associated to be music by the region, its sound and aesthetic gradually spread beyond the region. The style was adopted by artists across the United States and internationally.[7]
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- ^ Lowe, Robert (February 14, 2013). "Funeral Advantage – Demo (staff review)". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
- ^ "The History of Math Rock: Part One". 16 August 2015.
- ^ Greenwald, pp. 34–35.
- ^ "Is Emo Revival Really a Thing?".
- ^ ""We Pretty Much Whine About the Same Things": Emo in Asia". Bandcamp Daily. 2016-10-20. Retrieved 2021-03-29.