: a style of rock music influenced by punk rock and featuring introspective and emotionally fraught lyrics
In emo, the heart forever hurts, and the ultra-introspective songwriter pines for beautiful death.—
Robert Sullivan
Robert Sullivan
emo
adjective
The film is sensitively directed, full of emo songs and quiet little character moments.
—Kyle Smith
Kyle Smith
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Fire up your favorite emo cover of an ‘80s rock anthem because Paradise is back, baby.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
The legendary emo band confirmed today, February 18, that LP 4 is due out May 1 on Polyvinyl.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 18 Feb. 2026
The event will also feature emo guest bands to recreate the feel of Warped Tour in the mid-2000s.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Her diamond dermal piercing was the perfect finishing touch for the emo girl-lite moment.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
The legendary emo band confirmed today, February 18, that LP 4 is due out May 1 on Polyvinyl.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 18 Feb. 2026
The event will also feature emo guest bands to recreate the feel of Warped Tour in the mid-2000s.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 12 Feb. 2026
Her diamond dermal piercing was the perfect finishing touch for the emo girl-lite moment.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Emo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emo. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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