Your Goth Questions Answered: Emo vs Scene?
Is that emo OR scene? Are emo AND scene the same?
These & similar questions vex even veteran adjacent subcultures, including goths, but many are ashamed to admit to not knowing the difference so let’s explore.
Musical Matchup
Emo: Think emotional hardcore. Bands like My Chemical Romance & Fall Out Boy pour their hearts out with introspective lyrics about relationships, angst, & finding your place in the world. The music’s often melodic with heavy guitar riffs & soaring vocals.
Scene: It’s all about the party! Scene music borrows from pop, punk, & electronica, creating a high-energy sound perfect for mosh pits & late-night adventures. Think bands like Escape the Fate & We the Kings.
Fashion Face-Off
Emo: Black is the new black (well, sometimes red or purple too). Tight-fitting skinny jeans, band tees, studded belts, & choppy fringes are staples. Think eyeliner & dark eyeshadow for a dramatic touch.
Scene: It’s a colourful explosion! Bold neon colours, checks, & animal prints mix with skinny jeans, ripped tights, & band tees. Scene hairstyles are just as wild, with dramatic fringes, scene haircuts, & vibrant hair dye. Think chunky jewellery & bright makeup.
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Feeling Expressed
Emo: It’s about embracing your emotions, the good, the bad, & the ugly. Emo culture provides a space to express vulnerability & individuality.
Scene: It’s all about celebrating life & having fun with your look. Scene fashion is a way to stand out from the crowd & express your creativity.
The Venn Diagram of Cool
There’s definitely some overlap! Plenty of scene kids love emo music, & some emo looks can be quite colourful. Ultimately, both emo & scene are about finding a community that speaks to you, expressing yourself however you feel, & rocking out to awesome music. So crank up the tunes, embrace your inner eyeliner warrior, & join the party!