Los Campesinos! [garage]

If you take their word for it, Los Campesinos! is the UK’s “first and only emo band.” True to that distinction, they rose to indie scene heights and beyond in the late Aughts with catchy crowd-vocal proclamations, cathartically dynamic song structures, and clever song titles. 2024’s All Hell smooths out the septet’s sound without losing its verbose, ironic edge. Despite a shifting lineup, Los Campesinos!’s energetic angst remains resonant for emo-pop lovers young and old. Others may claim the UK has produced several emo bands, but sold-out shows around the world would tell you this is the only one you need to see. – Caroline Drew