There’s nothing wrong with embracing the description of writing “sad boi” music. Influenced by emo-leaning artists like Movements, Cory Wells and Silverstein, New Jersey’s Jeremy Abrams‘ dives straight into the beloved soft/loud dynamic of the emo (sad boi) genre in his music. Just take a listen to tracks like “Who Am I?”
The verses have a hushed resonance, with Abrams quietly singing over an intricate guitar line. On the chorus, he breaks out into a big, beaming pop-punk chorus full of angst, and lyrics reflecting the self-criticism that can spawn following a break-up (“Please tell me, what the fuck was so wrong with me that you had go and change-up every piece of me?”).
“Blindside” is an equally emotional anthem, with layers of production that makes it sound massive (and gives Abrams a chance to drop a slick guitar solo). The smashing drums at the end paired with the tongue-twisting lyrics are irresistible. And on “Meant to Be”, Abrams channels his inner Dashboard Confessional, playing an achingly vulnerable acoustic lament.
Have an emo moment listening to some of Abrams’ tracks in our Bad Ass Break-Outs Playlist!
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