Duser, Natasha Van (foreword)
From the Basement
- ISBN 13:
- 9781642501148
- author:
- Duser, Natasha Van (foreword)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Printed Publication
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 226
- Dimensions:
- 216mm / 140mm
- Genre:
- Music
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
From the Basement: A History of Emo Music and How It Changed Society explores the rise of rock in the early 2000s, from cult loves like The Early November to giants like My Chemical Romance. This analytical and exploratory narrative delves into what made indie & emo music touch the hearts of so many people. Using first-hand accounts and interviews, From the Basement examines the mainstream and sub-genres such as street political punk, screamo, and the labels that helped shape this era. The book also investigates the cultural, social, and psychological factors surrounding the genre, including its emotional resonance and the simultaneous admiration and mocking of its content. The fashion and aesthetic of the time are also explored, from black nail polish to a fashion craze, and how these elements reflect the music's evolution into indie, alternative, and emo.