School of Emo

Today, we're talking about a band that not only carved out their own space in emo but also challenged the genre's male-dominated image. A band led by one of the most iconic frontwomen in modern rock: Paramore.

With their anthems of heartbreak, resilience, and self-discovery, Paramore became more than just another Warped Tour success story. They became a symbol for a whole generation of young fans, especially women, who finally saw themselves represented in the emo scene.

If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email [email protected] or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo

Today, we're talking about one of the biggest names to ever emerge from the early 2000s emo explosion—a band that took emo from VFW halls and Myspace pages all the way to MTV, the Grammys, and stadium tours.

That's right—today's lesson is on Fall Out Boy.

If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email [email protected] or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo

Today, we're going back to one of the bands that helped define how "emo" intersects with mainstream rock, with pop hooks, vulnerability, and staying power. We're talking about Jimmy Eat World… their history, their musical evolution, the hurdles they faced, controversies, how they carved their place in the emo scene, and what they've given to us over nearly three decades.

We'll go through their formation, the albums, key songs, the lows and highs, and also how they fit into the broader emo landscape.

If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email [email protected] or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo

Today's episode is a full recap of Sleep Token's Even in Arcadia tour on September 22, 2025 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

I'll share what happened logistically with the venue and merch, the set and performance of the band, and my overall experience of the show.

Setlist playlist I referenced: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ezRkr0OB35VDeV9O2npLT?si=ccae3690262448c8

If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email [email protected] or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo

Today, we're going into one of the most mysterious, theatrical, and divisive acts in modern metal/emo: Sleep Token — who they are, how they got here, what they believe they are doing, and how their presence stirs up as much admiration as it does controversy.

We'll talk about their origin story and lore, the mask-and-mystique, where they sit in the genre map (emo, metal, alt-pop, etc.), how their fandom has grown and changed, their current tour, and some of the criticisms and debates around them.

If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email [email protected] or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo

Today's episode is a full recap of A Day to Remember and Yellowcard's Maximum Fun Tour on September 7, 2025 at Budweiser Stage in Toronto, Canada.

I'll share what happened logistically with the venue and merch, the sets from each of the bands, and my overall experience of the show.

If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email [email protected] or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo

Today we're heading down to Ocala, Florida to talk about one of the most unique bands to come out of the 2000s scene—A Day to Remember.

They weren't just another Warped Tour staple. They were the band that said, 'Why not both?'—mixing breakdowns that could level a venue with hooks that could land them on mainstream radio. They've been called pop-punk. They've been called metalcore. But really? They carved out their own lane.

Today we're going to walk through their history, how the members' lives shaped the music, every album they released, and the moments that made ADTR such a defining band—not just for fans, but for the genre itself."

If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email [email protected] or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo

Today we're talking about one of the most unique bands to ever hit the emo and pop-punk scene—Yellowcard.

They weren't just another Warped Tour staple. They brought something different to the table: a violin. And not just as a gimmick, but as a centerpiece of their sound. From Ocean Avenue's massive success to messy internal conflicts, a heartbreaking breakup, and ultimately, a triumphant reunion—this is the full story of Yellowcard.

If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email [email protected] or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo.

Today we're tackling one of the biggest, most controversial, and most influential punk rock bands of all time. A band that took scrappy East Bay punk roots and turned it into arena-filling, Grammy-winning anthems: Green Day.

Now, I know what you might be thinking—Green Day, emo? Well, not exactly. But their influence runs deep through the 2000s scene that fueled emo, pop-punk, and alternative culture. From basement shows at Gilman Street to American Idiot on Broadway, Green Day's journey is a wild ride, full of reinvention, controversy, and fan devotion.

So today, we'll trace the band's history, their biggest career moments, some of the drama along the way, and the ways their fans have carried them from 1987 all the way to now.

If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email [email protected] or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo

Today's episode is a full recap of My Chemical Romance's Long Live the Black Parade Tour on August 15 20, 2025 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

I'll share what happened logistically with the venue and merch, the set and all the special moments, B stage setlist, and my overall experience of the show.

If you'd like to come on to share your emo experiences, favorite stories or lore from bands you love, or an EMO-ment for a future episode, email [email protected] or message me on Instagram @school.of.emo