a type of guitar-based rock music developed from emocore but having a softer, pop or mainstream sound. a fan of emo, especially a person who is overly sensitive, emotional, and full of angst, or who adopts a certain style characterized by dyed black hair, tight t-shirts and skinny jeans, etc.

What does it take to be emo?

Emo is a subculture that is based around music. It has a longer history than scenes and deals with emotions, self-expression, and self-exploration. Being emo means you understand your roots, listen to emo music and participate in the community.

What makes someone a goth?

It is stereotyped as eerie, mysterious, complex and exotic. A dark, sometimes morbid fashion and style of dress, typical gothic fashion includes colored black hair and black period-styled clothing. Both male and female goths can wear dark eyeliner and dark fingernail polish, most especially black.

What is emo look?

Emo fashion is a specific style movement inspired by the emo music of the early 2000s. The name comes from the emotional nature of this style of music, which was a mix of punk and rock, channeled by bands like My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, and Taking Back Sunday.