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- • Touche Amore formed in 2007 after members bonded over their shared love for bands like Converge.
- • Their hometown, Los Angeles, is a central theme in their lyrics, reflecting urban decay and personal struggles.
- • Signing to Deathwish Inc. in 2009 significantly boosted their visibility within the hardcore scene.
- • Vocalist Jeremy Bolm co-owns Secret Voice, a record label showcasing experimental and heavy music.
- • They are heavily influenced by screamo pioneers like Orchid and City of Caterpillar.
- • Julien Baker lent her vocals to "Skyscraper," adding a haunting layer to the emotional track.
- • "~" (pronounced "tilde") is arguably their most recognizable song, known for its brevity and intensity.
- • Touche Amore's raw honesty helped normalize discussions about mental health in hardcore music.
- • While not traditionally award-winning, their albums consistently receive critical acclaim.
- • Their consistent touring and honest lyrics cemented their status as a cornerstone of the modern hardcore scene.
- • Touche Amore formed after attending a local Have Heart show in Los Angeles.
- • Their name comes from a misheard lyric in a song by The Cure.
- • 2009's "...To the Beat of a Dead Horse" marked a shift to a rawer, more chaotic sound.
- • Jeremy Bolm owns Secret Voice, a record label known for screamo and hardcore.
- • They've toured with bands ranging from Converge to Rise Against, showcasing versatility.
- • "~" (2016) is a single continuous track exploring grief and loss.
- • The band's lyrics often grapple with mental health and personal struggles.
- • They've been credited as a key influence on the revival of screamo and post-hardcore.
- • Despite critical acclaim, they've remained fiercely independent and DIY-focused.
- • Their discography is a consistent exploration of vulnerability within hardcore.
Locations in Lyrics
7 location references across 9 songs
Songs & Places
Eight Seconds
Gainesville, FL
Gainesville
Palm Dreams
5, CA
"Like going 65 on the 5 at 5"
Benediction
Glendale
Norfolk, VA
Norfolk
Posing Holy
New York City, NY
New York City
Softer Spoken
A city named catharsis
the other called empty
Come Heroine
peaks of blue
Skyscraper
New York City, NY
New York City
Honest Sleep
city I'm in
Water Damage
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