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<blockquote data-quote="trappedslider" data-source="post: 9815429" data-attributes="member: 41932"><p>the snark is real</p><p></p><p>Phoenix Pulse</p><p>It screams “we’re intense, we feel everything, we also care about branding our emotional trauma with a hot name.”</p><p>Borderline cliché if you overuse the phoenix metaphor in lyrics—“I rose from the ashes of my locker, guys.”</p><p></p><p>more</p><p></p><h3><strong>Echoes of Solstice</strong></h3><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Vibe:</strong> Poetic, reflective, emotional—basically the “I wrote this song on the roof at 3 a.m. while the city slept” band.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Scene Fit:</strong> Perfectly fits the mid-2000s emo/skater-punk aesthetic. Could play Mercury Lounge, could cry onstage, could sell tie-dye scarves.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Sarcasm:</strong> Because nothing screams punk rebellion like a band named after an astronomical event. “Hey everyone, we’re angst-y but also very into celestial calendars.”</li> </ul><p></p><p>[HR][/HR]</p><p></p><h3><strong>2. Abyssal Mirage</strong></h3><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Vibe:</strong> Dark, moody, atmospheric—basically emo goth for the mid-2000s kid who’s still mad about <em>The Crow</em> and thinks eyeliner is an essential survival skill.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Scene Fit:</strong> Smaller niche venues, goth/emo kids, maybe a few “intellectuals” who read lyrics aloud like they’re poetry.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Sarcasm:</strong> The name practically screams: <em>“We are brooding and mysterious, please take us seriously, but also note we are literally unreachable, like our emotions.”</em></li> </ul><p></p><p>[HR][/HR]</p><p></p><h3><strong>3. Waves of Elysium</strong></h3><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Vibe:</strong> Dreamy, ethereal, melodic—like a band that would put an ocean wave on your MySpace layout.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Scene Fit:</strong> Indie/emo crossover, the “we’re too good for mosh pits, but we’ll still play them” crowd.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Sarcasm:</strong> Because when you’re in a sweaty basement venue in Williamsburg, nothing says “punk cred” like naming your band after Greek paradise. “Yeah, we might play a circle pit, but it’ll be very aesthetic.”</li> </ul><p></p><h3><strong>4. Phoenix Pulse</strong></h3><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Vibe:</strong> High-energy, emotional, anthem-ready—basically your personal motivational poster set to power chords.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Scene Fit:</strong> Skater-punk/emo crowd, energetic live shows, dramatic stage entrances.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>Sarcasm:</strong> Nothing screams “we survived high school” like a phoenix metaphor. Bonus points if you include a song about rising from the ashes of a broken phone charger.</li> </ul><p></p><p>with a tl,dr</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Echoes of Solstice</strong> – poetic angst that could double as a Tumblr quote.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Phoenix Pulse</strong> – high-energy motivational emo; great for kids who like slam-dancing and self-help metaphors.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Abyssal Mirage</strong> – broody goth-emo niche; perfect if you want your audience to feel slightly intimidated.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Waves of Elysium</strong> – dreamy indie-emo; more likely to get nods from MySpace aesthetic followers than skater punks.</li> </ol></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trappedslider, post: 9815429, member: 41932"] the snark is real Phoenix Pulse It screams “we’re intense, we feel everything, we also care about branding our emotional trauma with a hot name.” Borderline cliché if you overuse the phoenix metaphor in lyrics—“I rose from the ashes of my locker, guys.” more [HEADING=2][B]Echoes of Solstice[/B][/HEADING] [LIST] [*][B]Vibe:[/B] Poetic, reflective, emotional—basically the “I wrote this song on the roof at 3 a.m. while the city slept” band. [*][B]Scene Fit:[/B] Perfectly fits the mid-2000s emo/skater-punk aesthetic. Could play Mercury Lounge, could cry onstage, could sell tie-dye scarves. [*][B]Sarcasm:[/B] Because nothing screams punk rebellion like a band named after an astronomical event. “Hey everyone, we’re angst-y but also very into celestial calendars.” [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=2][B]2. Abyssal Mirage[/B][/HEADING] [LIST] [*][B]Vibe:[/B] Dark, moody, atmospheric—basically emo goth for the mid-2000s kid who’s still mad about [I]The Crow[/I] and thinks eyeliner is an essential survival skill. [*][B]Scene Fit:[/B] Smaller niche venues, goth/emo kids, maybe a few “intellectuals” who read lyrics aloud like they’re poetry. [*][B]Sarcasm:[/B] The name practically screams: [I]“We are brooding and mysterious, please take us seriously, but also note we are literally unreachable, like our emotions.”[/I] [/LIST] [HR][/HR] [HEADING=2][B]3. Waves of Elysium[/B][/HEADING] [LIST] [*][B]Vibe:[/B] Dreamy, ethereal, melodic—like a band that would put an ocean wave on your MySpace layout. [*][B]Scene Fit:[/B] Indie/emo crossover, the “we’re too good for mosh pits, but we’ll still play them” crowd. [*][B]Sarcasm:[/B] Because when you’re in a sweaty basement venue in Williamsburg, nothing says “punk cred” like naming your band after Greek paradise. “Yeah, we might play a circle pit, but it’ll be very aesthetic.” [/LIST] [HEADING=2][B]4. Phoenix Pulse[/B][/HEADING] [LIST] [*][B]Vibe:[/B] High-energy, emotional, anthem-ready—basically your personal motivational poster set to power chords. [*][B]Scene Fit:[/B] Skater-punk/emo crowd, energetic live shows, dramatic stage entrances. [*][B]Sarcasm:[/B] Nothing screams “we survived high school” like a phoenix metaphor. Bonus points if you include a song about rising from the ashes of a broken phone charger. [/LIST] with a tl,dr [LIST=1] [*][B]Echoes of Solstice[/B] – poetic angst that could double as a Tumblr quote. [*][B]Phoenix Pulse[/B] – high-energy motivational emo; great for kids who like slam-dancing and self-help metaphors. [*][B]Abyssal Mirage[/B] – broody goth-emo niche; perfect if you want your audience to feel slightly intimidated. [*][B]Waves of Elysium[/B] – dreamy indie-emo; more likely to get nods from MySpace aesthetic followers than skater punks. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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