is a subgenre of punk rock that expands on the raw intensity of hardcore punk with more diverse dynamics, melodic elements, and experimental structures. Known for its emotional depth, it often blends aggressive vocals and distorted guitars with introspective lyrics and atmospheric passages. Emerging in the 1980s, bands like Fugazi and Quicksand helped define the genre, which continues to evolve, incorporating influences from emo, noise rock, and alternative rock.
