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if you want emo from the roots up check out rites of spring. Ian Mackaye band, I believe. If you want some of the more melodic stuff check out fugazi. A lot of the bands listed were either indie/rock or pop-punk. Some good post-emo and emocore bands to check for are the promise ring, joan of arc, cap'n jazz, braid, rainer maria...That stuff is really "underground" and can be somewhat of an acquired taste. Early November, Coheed and Cambria, Thursday might be more your speed. Also, if you really want tips on dressing emo, mostly wear too small tees with a retro feel, wicked tight pants, usually just jeans, cool belts with clunky buckles, chuck taylors and lots of bracelets. Thats how most people attempt to look emo....not really that hard, although it might take some practice before you get out of the looking stupid stage. i know most people bash emo kids and people who try to look emo, but everybody looks like somebody else anyway. after all, everybody in this thread is wearing a shirt that somebody else owns, right? they all have a style somewhere along the line, and emo just happens to be ours...yup. also check out armor for sleep, because they rock. coheed and cambria.