Pop Punk and Emo Blew Up in 2005. This Year, It Came Back Swinging
Pop punk and emo bands like Gym Class Heroes, Motion City Soundtrack, and Cartel took over in 2005. Now, they're back and making new music
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Pop punk and emo bands like Gym Class Heroes, Motion City Soundtrack, and Cartel took over in 2005. Now, they're back and making new music
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