Sport - Colors (2012)

Country: France
Genre: Indie/Emo

When I first discovered this release, the thing I was immediately drawn to was the album cover. It's kind of like someone took a picture on Instagram and it was actually good. For some reason it made me feel like the album would have some weird, nostalgic feel to it and I can honestly say that it kind of does. The music here is bright and sparkly indie emo with a lot of the Midwestern scene influences although it never feels derivative. The two vocalists are honestly awesome, both very emotive with their own unique deliveries. It seems they draw more from traditional punk vocally but it still fits the music perfectly nonetheless. There are some truly great hooks to be found here and overall this is just an outstanding release.

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Manbearpig - Ruined Emo (2010)

Country: England

Genre: Emo/Hardcore

Label: Self-Released

The only thing I really have to say about this release is that it's fun as fuck. I mean look at the band's name... anybody who takes from South Park has to be having a good time right? Anyway this stuff is pretty straightforward emo/hardcore with excellent lyrics and all the heartfeltness you could want out of the genre.

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Republic of Dreams - s/t (2012)

Country: Germany

Genre: Emo Violence/Screamo

Label: Self-Released

Republic of Dream's self titled is a collection featuring songs from their splits with Beau Navire and Cloud Rat. The band itself comprises of members from the now defunct emo violence act Louise Cyphre and the sound they have conjured up for themselves isn't too far off from their past exploits. That being said, it's still one of the best things the genre's had to offer in years.

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Lantern - Noicomete (2012)

Country: Italy

Genre: Screamo

Label: Self-Released

Italian screamo that leaves the gun and takes the cannolis. 'nough said.

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