The Nerve

It already feels like an eternity since the initial emo-rap boom of the mid-2010s, but the sound continues to resonate. Evolving beyond this underground scene, the artists on this playlist are seeking out beautiful, downcast hybrids of hip-hop, pop punk, emo and grunge. The music here can be bleak, but in the bleakness, there’s a sense of redemption. We regularly update this playlist with new music. If you hear something you like, add it to your library.