Emo 2017 news
Here are some notable news stories from the emo scene in 2017:
- My Chemical Romance reunion: After a six-year hiatus, My Chemical Romance announced a reunion in October 2017, with a string of reunion shows and a new album in the works.
- Jimmy Eat World's "Integrity Blues" album: Jimmy Eat World released their ninth studio album, "Integrity Blues", in October 2017, featuring the singles "The Power Is On" and "Get Right".
- The Wonder Years' "Sister Cities" album: The Wonder Years released their sixth studio album, "Sister Cities", in September 2017, featuring the singles "Raining in Kyoto" and "Cigarettes & Saints".
- Waterparks' "Double Dare" album: Waterparks released their second studio album, "Double Dare", in April 2017, featuring the singles "Stupid For You" and "Crave".
- Emo's resurgence: 2017 saw a resurgence of interest in the emo genre, with many older bands reuniting and new bands emerging. This was partly attributed to the rise of social media and streaming platforms, which made it easier for fans to discover and share music.
- The return of Taking Back Sunday: Taking Back Sunday announced a reunion with their original lead vocalist, Adam Lazzara, in January 2017, and released a new album, "Tangled Up in a Plane Crash", in June.
- The Get Up Kids' "Problems" album: The Get Up Kids released their seventh studio album, "Problems", in October 2017, featuring the singles "Satellite" and "The Problem Is Me".
- Bayside's "Vacancy" album: Bayside released their seventh studio album, "Vacancy", in June 2017, featuring the singles "Pigsty" and "Prayers".
- The Maine's "Lovely Little Lonely" album: The Maine released their sixth studio album, "Lovely Little Lonely", in April 2017, featuring the singles "Black Butterflies and Deja Vu" and "Am I Pretty".
- Emo's influence on contemporary music: 2017 saw emo's influence on contemporary music continue to grow, with many artists incorporating emo elements into their sound. This was particularly evident in the rise of pop-punk and emo-pop bands like Waterparks, As It Is, and Story Untold.
These are just a few of the many notable news stories from the emo scene in 2017. It was an exciting year for fans of the genre, with many classic bands returning and new bands emerging to carry the torch forward.