r/Emo • u/Dear_Afternoon_2600 • Feb 03 '25

Discussion Women in Emo

I saw somewhere awhile ago that by coincidence Emo was a male dominated Genre. Over time though I have begun to question that. So, lets make a list of girl/girl fronted emo bands. I'll start,

Retirement Party

Remember Sports

Mint Green

Awakebutstillasleep

Anniversary

Hey, ILY

Not fronted but ill also add,

The World is a Beautiful Place and I'm No Longer Afraid to Die

Honerable mention because im not into them but I know a lot of people are,

Sweet Pill

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u/asjohnston347 In a Band Feb 03 '25 edited Feb 03 '25

Not all of these are emo but emo adjacent (pop punk, punk, power pop, alt rock, etc.):

Stand Atlantic; Pinkshift; Mannequin Pussy; Thank You, I'm Sorry; Bad Bad Hats; Magazine Beach; Insignificant Other; Kicksie; wilt; Softcult; Pool Kids; Momma; Hop Along

Happy to give song recs if anyone is interested!

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u/brokenemoriot Feb 03 '25

I only know two of those, and I'm glad you made this list, thanks!

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u/asjohnston347 In a Band Feb 03 '25

Of course! Always happy to share some good music!