Emo 2019 news
Here are some notable news stories from the emo scene in 2019:
Band News
- My Chemical Romance: After a six-year hiatus, the iconic emo band announced a reunion in October 2019, with a string of reunion shows and a new album in the works.
- Fall Out Boy: The band released their seventh studio album, "M A N I A", in January 2018, but in 2019, they embarked on a co-headlining tour with Green Day and Weezer.
- Panic! At The Disco: Frontman Brendon Urie released a solo album, "Pray for the Wicked", in June 2018, but in 2019, the band went on hiatus, with Urie focusing on his solo career.
- Waterparks: The Texas-based trio released their third studio album, "FANDOM", in May 2019, which debuted at number 10 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
Music Releases
- The 1975: The British pop-rock band released their third studio album, "A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships", in November 2018, which featured a more emo-influenced sound.
- As It Is: The British rock band released their third studio album, "The Great Depression", in March 2018, which explored themes of mental health and relationships.
- Story Untold: The Canadian metalcore band released their debut album, "Transitional", in October 2019, which featured a mix of clean and unclean vocals.
Festivals and Tours
- Warped Tour: The iconic summer festival, which was a staple of the emo scene, announced its final cross-country tour in 2018, but in 2019, a one-off reunion show was held in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
- Emo's Not Dead Tour: A series of shows featuring bands like Good Charlotte, Simple Plan, and The All-American Rejects took place in the US and UK in 2019, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the emo genre.
- The Story So Far: The California-based pop-punk band embarked on a headlining tour in 2019, with support from bands like Trophy Eyes and Can't Swim.
Industry News
- Emo Revival: The emo genre experienced a resurgence in popularity in 2019, with many older bands reuniting and new bands emerging, as well as a renewed interest in the genre from younger fans.
- Streaming Services: The rise of streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music led to a shift in the way fans consumed music, with many emo bands experiencing increased streaming numbers and album sales.
These are just a few of the notable news stories from the emo scene in 2019. It was a year marked by reunions, new music releases, and a renewed interest in the genre.