a rock music genre characterized by an emphasis on emotional expression, sometimes through confessional lyrics. emo is considered a form of post hardcore punk music. nonetheless, emo has also been considered a genre of indie rock, punk rock and pop punk. lyrics, a focus in emo music, are typically emotional and often personal or confessional, dealing with topics such as failed romance, self-loathing, pain, insecurity, suicidal thoughts, love, and relationships.

• reference bands:

my chemical romance, fall out boy, taking back sunday, the used, paramore.