This makala is about the style of music. For other uses, see emo (disambiguation).
Emo
Stylistic origins Hardcore punk, indie rock
Cultural origins Mid-1980s Washington, D.C.
Typical instruments Vocals, guitar, bass, besi guitar, drum kit
Mainstream popularity Early 2000s–present
Subgenres
Screamo
Regional scenes
Washington, D.C. · Midwestern and Central United States · New Jersey and Long Island
Other topics
List of emo artists · timeline of alternative rock

emo portal
Emo (pronounced /ˈiːmoʊ/) is a style of rock muziki typically characterized kwa melodic musicianship and expressive, often...