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Midwest emo

Rock › Punk rock › Hardcore punk › Post-hardcore › Emo › Midwest emo

Emerged
1994
Origin
Illinois / Kansas, USA
Subgenres
None

Open tunings and interlocking arpeggios, odd meters and lyrics about autumn and empty rooms.

Heaviness
2
Speed
4
Melody
10

Key acts

  • American Football
  • Cap'n Jazz
  • The Promise Ring
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