School of Emo

In today's episode, we're living the lives teenage Erin and Alex would have dreamed of with a recap of When We Were Young 2024. I'll tell you about the bands we saw and our experience navigating Vegas, festival grounds, the full day of demand on our bodies, and the crowds at this festival.

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 exploring the history of a band that pushed the boundaries of both metalcore and emo – the one and only Underoath. From their early days as a Christian metalcore band to their mainstream breakthrough, breakup, and ultimate rebirth, Underoath's journey is one of reinvention, raw emotion, and some seriously heavy breakdowns.

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

In today's episode, we're talking about the roots of emo and its evolution into the sound we know today. From the emotional gut-punches of Rites of Spring to the MySpace anthems of Taking Back Sunday, we're tracing how this genre went from underground to mainstream, and how it forever changed the way we express pain, love, and everything in between.

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

Whether you first heard them screaming their guts out on Taste of Ink or you got lost in the emotional wreckage of I Caught Fire, The Used has been a staple in the post-hardcore and emo scene for over two decades. In today's class, we talk history, top songs, and even some of the craziest news stories surrounding the band. So, buckle up—this one's gonna be a ride.

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

This episode is a full review of my first sail away on the Emo's Not Dead Cruise - we talk about celebrity sightings, activities on board, sets by some of our favorite emo artists, and more!

Want to be on the boat in 2026? Get all the details here: https://www.endcruise.com/

Now that we have fully recapped the cruise, it's time to start our emo band deep dives, so come back for our first one covering The Used.

And 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

Hey there, welcome to School of Emo, the podcast where we dive into the world of emo, pop-punk, and everything in between. If you've ever found yourself screaming the lyrics to Taking Back Sunday in your car, or wearing way too much eyeliner in the early 2000s, you're in the right place. I'm Erin Judge, and each week, I'll be your guide through the music, the culture, and the history that shaped an entire generation of angsty teens (and let's be real, adults too).

I am not the teacher of this school. I'm a student, here to learn alongside you and from you. Together, we cover a lot of information that doesn't actually matter, but will remind us of stalking MySpace channels and getting lost in chat rooms.

So connect your dial up, turn on your webcam, and let's go to school… of emo.

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I'm likely already home from the cruise as you're tuning in, so come back for a recap and see how my preparations and expectations actually played out!

Learn more about the Emo's Not Dead Cruise at www.emosnotdeadcruise.com

As you wait to recap together, check out my HAPPY playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6GGyxkuuW5hxd3eiOJuVr3?si=a500d21a8cfa49f0

And 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