emopop

Emopop, also called emo pop, is a music subgenre that blends the emotional, confessional lyrics characteristic of emo with the catchy melodies and polished production of mainstream pop-punk and indie pop. The style rose to prominence in the early 2000s in the United States and the United Kingdom, as bands in the emo and pop-punk scenes began charting with more radio-friendly songs. It is often described as bridging the gap between underground emo aesthetics and wider pop audiences.

Musically, emopop emphasizes melodic hooks, guitar-driven arrangements, and expressive vocals. Lyrics commonly explore love, heartbreak, insecurity, and personal struggle. Production tends to be polished, with emphasis on chorus-oriented songcraft and accessible arrangements; synthesizers or atmospheric textures may appear for mood.

Notable acts frequently associated with emopop include Panic! at the Disco, Fall Out Boy, Paramore, My Chemical Romance, and All Time Low, though these bands are sometimes categorized more broadly as emo, pop-punk, or alternative rock. The genre contributed to the late-2000s mainstream visibility of emo-influenced rock and influenced later pop-oriented acts. Critics have described emopop as a commercially successful but stylistically diverse umbrella, with artists ranging from punk-tinged to more power-pop oriented. The term's usage has varied over time, and many listeners and critics use "emopop" to refer to a spectrum rather than a fixed set of artists.