10 Bands That Prove Emo Wasn't Always for the Hot Topic Tween Set
The thought of "emo" not being followed with words like "sucks," "is lame" or "is for sissies who shop at Hot Topic and have asymmetrical haircuts" is a thought that truly seems lost in the labrynth of music history. For most folks today, those three letters simply refer to the leering 13-year-olds who hang out in the mall, paint their fingernails black and wear tight-fitting, also-black t-shirts with neon lettering flaunting the name of their new favorite band (which features, natch, a singer and a screamer). To top it all off, said band's name is usually something like Oh, My... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayAlkaline Trio shares favorite Chicago hangouts, plays Congress Theater on 11/20 & 11/21
Although all three members of Chicago-grown punk outfit Alkaline Trio have moved on geographically, bassist/vocalist Dan Andriano says the Second City will always be his number-one place to call home. As the band gears up for a homecoming at the Congress Theatre Nov. 20 and 21 to support its latest release, Agony & Irony. Paste:Local asked Andriano to keep the album's contrasting themes of darkness & light and life & death in mind when sharing his favorite hometown hotspots.... read more
Found in: Local:ChicagoShirts For A Cure
Alkaline Trio, Bad Religion and 50 other bands have teamed up with two non-profits to raise money and awareness for breast cancer causes... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesAlkaline Trio/One Man Army - BYO Split Series Vol. 5
The chugga-chugga remains, but Chicago’s Alkaline Trio has developed too much emotional depth and melodic complexity to claim pure punk... read more
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