Emo Is a 4 Letter Word

Erik and Blade
  • 5.0 (1)
  • MUSIC COMMENTARY

Welcome to Emo Is a 4 Letter Word, a journey through the history of emo music, scenes, subgenres, eras, bands, fashion, and more, as experienced by hosts Erik and Blade. 

Episodes

  1. 5D AGO

    Episode 7: EMO'S NOT DEAD (cruise!?) - The biggest annual "emo" festival

    In this episode we talk about the EMO'S NOT DEAD Cruise, the biggest annual music festival with "emo" in the title. We discuss the festival's origins and its founder, Matt Cutshall. We also listen to all 28 artists that performed this year, and we determine how many of them qualify as emo in some form or fashion... Which quickly becomes a conversation about the concept of "mall emo" and what emo even means. Is this emo festival even emo? Listen in and find out! Also in this episode: Blade and Erik frequently disagree, and Blade judges Erik harshly. Enjoy! As always, you can listen to the playlist for this episode HERE And you can email us at: EmoIsA4LetterWord@gmail.com

    1h 15m

  2. JAN 16

    Episode 6: The Birth of Emo (1983 to 1987)

    In the mid-80s, something unexpected was taking shape in Washington DC, some might even call it a revolution! In this episode, we listen to and discuss many of the bands that would become known as "emo-core," unexpectedly giving birth to the genre known as emo. We also talk about the pop culture, fashion, and history surrounding the DC hardcore scene in the 80s. You can check out all the bands mentioned in this episide on our full YouTube playlist by clicking RIGHT HERE! Want to tell us your thoughts about this episode? Email us at EmoIsA4LetterWord@gmail.com

    1h 34m

  3. 12/08/2025

    Episode 5: Proto-Emo - the artists that inspired the emo sound (1960s to 1990s)

    The history of emo begins! In this episode we discuss proto-emo, looking for the forerunners, precursors, and inspirations for the sound and genre. We trace the roots of emocore, screamo, midwest emo, and emo pop all the way back to the 1960s! Want to check out all the bands mentioned in this episide? You can listen to a full YouTube playlist RIGHT HERE Want to tell us your thoughts on this episode? Email us at EmoIsA4LetterWord@gmail.com

    1h 31m

  4. 09/01/2025

    Episode 4: An Emo Chat

    We're back! In this episode we talk about where we've been for the past month or two, as well as our thoughts on each others' emo stories, listener feedback, changes to the show format and timeline, emo-adjacent genres, music that is absolutely NOT emo, and more. Want to check out all the bands mentioned in this episide? You can listen to a full YouTube playlist HERE You can also listen to the playlist for episode 2 HERE, and for episode 3 HERE Want to tell us your thoughts on this episode, or send us your thoughts on proto-emo artists? Email us at EmoIsa4LetterWord@gmail.com

    1h 25m

  5. 06/27/2025

    Episode 3: Blade's Emo Story

    Our journey continues, as Blade talks about their first encounter with the concept of "emo," as well as their journey listening to emo and hardcore, going to shows, and even booking emo bands! Want to check out all the bands mentioned in this episide? You can listen to a full YouTube playlist HERE Want to tell us your emo history, or talk to us about anything we mentioned in this episode? Email us at EmoIsa4LetterWord@gmail.com

    1h 10m

  6. 06/15/2025

    Episode 2: Erik's Emo Story

    In this episode, Erik talks about his first encounter with the concept of "emo," and discusses his history with hardcore, emo, post-hardcore, metalcore, deathcore, and more. On the next episode... it's Blade's story! Want to check out all the bands mentioned in this episide? You can listen to a full YouTube playlist HERE! Want to tell us your emo history, or talk to us about anything we mentioned in this episode? Email us at EmoIsa4LetterWord@gmail.com

    1h 26m

  7. 05/28/2025

    Episode 1: Our Emo Introductions and Explanations

    This is the first episode, so we figured it would make sense to explain what this show is, who we are, why we're doing it, and what lies ahead.  Want to talk to us about anything we mentioned in this episode? Email us at EmoIsa4LetterWord@gmail.com

    47 min
  • 7 Episodes

About

Welcome to Emo Is a 4 Letter Word, a journey through the history of emo music, scenes, subgenres, eras, bands, fashion, and more, as experienced by hosts Erik and Blade. 

Information

  • Creator
    Erik and Blade
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Emo Is a 4 Letter Word
  • Show Website
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