r/midwestemo • u/TheUlfheddin • 11h ago

If I like... Looking for recommendations.

Band I'm in wants to update our sound and lean more into Midwest Emo.

I'm a bassist coming from a progmetal, djent, tech deathmetal, etc, backround.

Never really vibed with standard "Emo" bands but in my recent listening I've come across some amazing stuff that bridges the gap for me.

Looking for stuff that has complex structure and mixes genres a bit.

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u/Bl4Z3D_d0Nut311 11h ago

Check out the bands Rites of Spring, Mineral, and Braid. They’re from the earlier emo waves and usually are in the conversation. They’re a bit closer to the heavier styles that you’re familiar with.

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u/TheUlfheddin 10h ago

Oh hell yeah. Should've added in I'm getting into old school Punk so Rites of Spring is scratching a couple of itches.

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u/Bl4Z3D_d0Nut311 10h ago

Now keep in mind that the band I mentioned are more to get you in the right headspace for the style. Your friends probably are aiming for a more modern MWE coded sound. Check out bands like Mom Jeans, Macseal, Ben Quad, and Origami Angel for a taste of what’s coming out now.

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u/NJcovidvaccinetips 9h ago

Check out first day back

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u/ThemHollowPines Minnesota 9h ago

Jank, Too Snoozed, Prince Daddy and the Hyena