Listen: Gen Z Is Bringing Emo Back on TikTok, But It’s Better This Time

“These artists are more willing to talk about political issues, things that are going on in the world, and things that they themselves have experienced.”

Welcome to another episode of BuzzFeed Daily!

Which you can listen to by clicking any of the links below!

Listen on the iHeartRadio app

Listen on Apple Podcasts

Listen on Spotify

Listen on Google Podcasts

Or find BuzzFeed Daily wherever else you might listen to your favorite podcasts.

Jerritt Clark / Getty Images for Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 2 Presented by Amazon Prime Video

On today's episode:

1. If you want to get an idea of what Gen Z is listening to, heading to TikTok is your best bet. It’s where a lot of new music is popularized and spread. And apparently, it’s helped some genres make a comeback as well. And yes, we’re talking about emo.

instagram.com

Today we’re joined by former BuzzFeed News Social News Intern, and current USC senior, Pauline Woodley. She’s breaking down how TikTok influencers like Lil Huddy have helped popularize the genre again, how established artists like Machine Gun Kelly have seen success embracing it too, and listing off some essential new emo bands we should all be listening to right now.

2. Ellen Degeneres is ending her show after 19 seasons, and almost as many controversies.

Randy Holmes / ABC via Getty Images

3. We’ve got new revelations about why former Bachelor Colton Underwood decided to come out.

Jerod Harris / Getty Images for Tubi

Do you have any stories that you think we should cover on BuzzFeed Daily or any feedback for us?

Please let us know! You can reach us at [e-mail] or on Twitter @BuzzFeedDaily.