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Emo music gets its flowers at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

2024/10/23
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Juana Summers：Emo音乐在过去几十年经历了主流流行的时刻，但其大部分场景一直处于幕后。摇滚名人堂的新展览以Hopeless Records为特色，展示了其30年来对流行朋克和Emo音乐的贡献，证明了Emo音乐在2024年仍然具有相关性，并且正在蓬勃发展。展览旨在让参观者感受到朋克、Emo和金属音乐的归属感和社区感。 Haley Cronin：作为展览的主要研究员，她希望展览能够让参观者感受到朋克、Emo和金属音乐的归属感和社区感，并找到自身与这些乐队的联系。 Louis Posen：Hopeless Records的成功归功于优秀的艺术家、团队和粉丝。Hopeless Records的名字来源于其第一张唱片中的一首歌。Hopeless Records的创立源于一次偶然的机会和1000美元的贷款。Hopeless Records的音乐社区正在多元化，其签约艺人中女性和非二元性别者占比超过50%，LGBTQ+占比达40%。Hopeless Records为边缘群体提供了一个归属感。 Zaina Youssef：Emo音乐能够帮助人们表达情感并建立联系，为来自不同背景的粉丝提供归属感。 Greg Harris：摇滚名人堂的入选标准会随着时间的推移而演变，Emo音乐艺术家未来可能获得认可。 Juana Summers: Emo音乐在过去几十年经历了主流流行的时刻，例如Dashboard Confessional获得VMA奖和Paramore获得格莱美奖。但其大部分场景一直处于幕后。摇滚名人堂的新展览以Hopeless Records为特色，展示了其30年来对流行朋克和Emo音乐的贡献，证明了Emo音乐在2024年仍然具有相关性，并且正在蓬勃发展。展览旨在让参观者感受到朋克、Emo和金属音乐的归属感和社区感。 Haley Cronin: 作为展览的主要研究员，她希望展览能够让参观者感受到朋克、Emo和金属音乐的归属感和社区感，并找到自身与这些乐队的联系。 Louis Posen: Hopeless Records的成功归功于优秀的艺术家、团队和粉丝。Hopeless Records的名字来源于其第一张唱片中的一首歌。Hopeless Records的创立源于一次偶然的机会和1000美元的贷款。Hopeless Records的音乐社区正在多元化，其签约艺人中女性和非二元性别者占比超过50%，LGBTQ+占比达40%。Hopeless Records为边缘群体提供了一个归属感。 Zaina Youssef: Emo音乐能够帮助人们表达情感并建立联系，为来自不同背景的粉丝提供归属感。 Greg Harris: 摇滚名人堂的入选标准会随着时间的推移而演变，Emo音乐艺术家未来可能获得认可。

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Why is emo music still relevant in 2024?

Emo music is thriving, as evidenced by its inclusion in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame exhibit featuring Hopeless Records.

What is the significance of the Hopeless Records exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

The exhibit highlights the label's 30-year history and its roster of influential pop punk and emo bands, showcasing the genre's continued relevance.

How does the Hopeless Records exhibit aim to connect with visitors?

The exhibit aims to create a sense of belonging and community among visitors, especially those who identify with the punk, emo, and metal scenes.

What is the significance of the Guttermouth 7-inch in Hopeless Records' history?

The Guttermouth 7-inch was the first release on Hopeless Records, marking the beginning of the label's journey.

How has Hopeless Records evolved in terms of diversity?

Hopeless Records now features a roster that is more than 50% female and non-binary, and 40% LGBTQ, reflecting a more diverse community.

What role does Hopeless Records play in the emo music community?

Hopeless Records serves as a home for artists who feel like outsiders, providing a platform for them to express themselves and connect with fans.

What does the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame CEO say about the potential for emo artists to be inducted in the future?

The CEO suggests that perspectives on music's impact and influence are always evolving, implying that emo artists could be inducted in the future.

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The chapter explores the relevance of emo music in 2024, highlighting its thriving presence through a new exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame featuring Hopeless Records.
  • Emo music has experienced mainstream popularity with bands like Dashboard Confessional and Paramore.
  • The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's exhibit on Hopeless Records confirms emo's continued relevance.
  • Hopeless Records has a diverse roster of artists, including Sum 41, All Time Low, and Avenged Sevenfold.

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If you had any doubts, we can clear them up now. Emo music not only still exists — it's thriving. A new exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame focuses on Hopeless Records and its history. The independent record label has had an impressive roster over the last 30 years, featuring some of pop punk and emo music's biggest names from Sum 41 to All Time Low to Avenged Sevenfold. NPR's Juana Summers travels to Cleveland, Ohio to visit the exhibit and dives into why emo music remains relevant today.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at [email protected] more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)