From the Basement

A History of Emo Music and How It Changed Society

By: Taylor Markarian

Narrated by: Laura Darrell

#1 New Release in Punk and Music Philosophy & Social Aspects, Theory, Composition & Performance─A Look at the History of the Emo and Indie Music Era

Explore the cultural, social, and psychological factors surrounding the genres. Though songs can be timeless, music is often a result of the era in which it was created. The 2000s in music gave rise to indie, emo, and punk rock, carrying an emotional tone that has resonated with listeners ever since. Originally appealing to a small selection of music lovers, this music era now holds a significant place in the history of rock.

The relationship between music and mental health. Music leaves its mark on the world by touching the hearts and minds of its creators and listeners. This book explores that connection and takes a look at what emo, alternative, and indie music did for the mental health of musicians and listeners.

Inside stories from the music legends themselves. The voices of the rock musicians who contributed to these genres of music are just as important now as they were then. Author Taylor Markarian includes both her own interviews with bands and those from outside sources to provide an oral history and offer an authentic portrayal of these underground arts.

Markarian’s book offers a comprehensive look into genres of music that have been simultaneously mocked and admired. Discover in From the Basement:

The beauty and legitimacy of the gritty, wailing music that evolved into indie, alternative, and emo

Insights from conversations with favorite emo/indie bands of the time

The impact these genres have had on the millennial generation and today’s pop culture and mental health

Extensive coverage of bands like Save the Day, Dashboard Confessional, and My Chemical Romance

If books such as Please Kill Me, American Hardcore, Meet Me in the Bathroom, and Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs have rocked your world, then From the Basement: A History of Emo Music and How It Changed Society should be your next listen.

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Genuine and heartfelt.

Taylor really love the genre and it shows in her writing. Multiple times I got goosebumps and teary eyed solely based off the way she captured the scene that meant so much to all of us.

Great Book for Emo Fans - past and present!

Had listened to some of these bands back in the 90's, and recently, a good friend told me about this book, and I love it. Strongly recommend! And this narrator is fantastic, too! Great writing! Great storytelling! Great narrator.

Buy the print copy

I do think this is a worthwhile read if you grew up in the height of emo. It’s an enjoyable revisit of the history, bands, and legacy of the music scene. It can get a little repetitive at times for sure. My biggest issue was the narrator. She speaks painfully slowly and oddly dramatically and does this odd deep voice when reading direct quotes from men. It feels so unnatural listening to a corporate, tiktok ad voice reading about hardcore bands. Buy the print copy.