While I was researching the emo subculture I discovered music genres I had never heard of before. These bands have split from the emo sub genre to define their own sound, some are defined as emocore which is short for emotional hardcore, or screamo which refers to a more chaotic and aggressive form of emo with screaming vocals, harmonized guitars, and fast-paced riffs. However, all bands have social and political themes in common. Screamo still incorporates emotional lyrics and chords, but is classified as hardcore emo. The internet has helped spread word of screamo. Napster helped the rise of this music genre by allowing anyone with an internet connection to access the music. The website MySpace, which offers free music profiles, includes screamo in its list of genres. Screamo is generally slower than hardcore or punk music and the vocals alternate between screamed and sung, similar to early emo music. Screamo bands such as A Day in Black and White tend to bury the vocals in with other instruments. Screamo is now an international genre. Bands existing in Europe are almost as affluent as those in America. Countries such as Japan and Australia have notable screamo scenes. The people who listen to screamo music tend to follow the same fashion guidelines as emo listeners. Some may adapt a more gothic or punk aspect to their clothing styles.
Watch a video from the screamo band Scary Kids Scaring Kids:
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