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Looking for new emo bands

I just started listening to Awaken I Am, an Australian band formed in 2018, who released their first EP after their lead guitarist died in a car accident. 

I'm pretty sure they are considered post-hardcore. 

Their music reminds me of the early music that the famous emo bands made before they turned full-on pop. It has a heavier guitar and drums, with the iconic keyboard and echoey vocals.

They remind me slightly of Bring Me the Horizon or Asking Alexandria (unsuprising as their first EP shares the same producer, Taylor Larson) but with slightly more pop punk influence.

I love their sound. It's the first time I've heard this album but I feel like I've already heard it. I can recognize so many bass riffs and influences from early 2000's emo bands. 

When I was in my 'true emo' phase, I was also severely depressed, and unable to listen to new music as I needed the comfort of a well worn album, songs repeated endlessly until I could feel was the warm hug of nostalgia. 
Whilst my music taste remains the same, I'm now finally able to listen to new music too!

If anyone else has any band suggestions I would love to hear them. 
I can't get over how familiar they sound. It's so nice. The catchy lyrics and iconic vocals make me feel at home. If anyone else wants to give them a listen and recommend similar bands I would love that. Just finished the first album (The Beauty in Tragedy)! Loved it.


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