By: Rachael Hirstein
Music is a go-to source for most people when they are studying, working out or even going through an emotional time, and what’s better to listen to than emo, punk-pop music? Here are some great bands to listen to if you’re going through a phase.
Never Shout Never
Formed in 2007 in Joplin, Missouri, Never Shout Never is a band with songs that draw the line between acoustic and emo, according to Billboard. The band started with a single artist, Christofer Drew, and has expanded since. Never Shout Never’s seventh album, Black Cat, was released in 2015, and this spring they launch their Throw Back Tour 2017. For tour dates and locations, visit goo.gl/XSHhHH.
We The Kings
According to Billboard, We The Kings is an emo-pop band from Bradenton, Florida, best-known for their hit song “Check Yes Juliet.” The band formed in 2005 and consists of four members: Danny Duncan, Travis Clark, Hunter Thomsen, Charles Trippy and Coley O’Toole. They are touring once again with Cute Is What We Aim For for their 10-year anniversary, according to Alternative Press. The dates and locations can be found at goo.gl/ArXkic.
Green Day
Green Day is a punk-pop band of three members – Billie Joe Armstrong, Tre Cool and Mike Dirnt – formed in Berkley, California in 1988, according to Billboard. In October, Green Day released their twelfth studio album Revolution Radio, and they will be going on tour in the spring. For more information on tour dates and locations, visit greenday.com/tour.
blink-182
According to Billboard, post-Green Day, blink-182 was the most popular band of the punk-pop era. They formed in 1992 in Poway, California. Known for their humorous songs and music videos, blink-182 has performed hit songs like “All The Small Things,” “I Miss You” and “What’s My Age Again?” The band originally consisted of the three members Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker, but has since replaced Tom after he left with former Alkaline Trio singer, Matt Skiba. The band released their album “California” last spring. They are going on tour this spring and the dates and locations can be found at blink182.com/tour.
All Time Low
Formed in 2003 in Baltimore, Maryland, All Time Low was first a high school cover band before transforming into an emo-pop band, according to Billboard. Their greatest hits include songs like “Dear Maria, Count Me In” and “Weightless.” Their new album, “Last Young Renegade,” is now on presale and they will be selling tickets in the beginning of March. The tour dates, locations and album presale can be found at alltimelow.com.
It’s okay to feel a little emotional every once in a while, and listening to these bands is the perfect way to relieve your angst. Break out the black eyeliner and fringe bangs and listen to these fire emo bands during your next jam session.
