Winter is a time filled with cups of hot chocolate, hand-knitted beanies, and gifts upon gifts. But music is also a big part of the season, and I’m ...
On December 15, 2017 / By Tim DodderidgeWhen it first started emerging from basements in the ‘90s, emo proved that energy and relatability can, in fact, transcend musical talent. Melody still found its place, especially ...
On March 10, 2017 / By Tim DodderidgeKansas is a flyover state. But to me, it’s a lot more than that: it’s my flyover state, and no matter how it gets labeled, it’ll always be ...
On December 16, 2016 / By Tim DodderidgeIt’s bizarre to already find classes starting back up again and August drawing to a close. Even more so is an apparent void in my diminished hunger for ...
On August 31, 2015 / By Jackson BallingWelcome to MEB Playlists, a new feature where we will showcase some of our favorite tracks. We’ll have everything from themed playlists to musician’s choices, so press play ...
On March 2, 2015 / By Nick NiedzielskiGrowing up, I found myself in the midst of the so-called “emo” days. Remember those? Back when emo was used as a slur towards kids that liked My ...
On February 16, 2015 / By Adit AhmedOn their Twitter biography, Massachusetts’s Aviator describes themselves as “too mad for the emo gig, too sad for the hardcore gig”. In the heat of the “emo revival”, ...
On August 20, 2014 / By Adit AhmedThe South African hardcore scene is one that is shrouded in mystery. The bands within the scene play in the shadows while the spotlight focuses on more radio-friendly ...
On April 15, 2014 / By Craig RoxburghThere is an odd sense of fascination I get from talking to bands that are underground. They always seem to be so unique and interesting. Left in the Wake just ...
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