Touché Amoré are an American post-hardcore band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 2007. Renowned for their emotionally raw songwriting and explosive live performances, the band have become one of the defining voices of modern post-hardcore by blending melodic hardcore, screamo, and punk with deeply personal and introspective lyricism.
Fronted by vocalist Jeremy Bolm, Touché Amoré have earned widespread respect for creating music that is both intensely vulnerable and uncompromisingly powerful. Their willingness to confront themes of grief, loss, relationships, mental health, and personal growth has established them as one of the most influential bands of their generation.
Touché Amoré's sound combines post-hardcore, melodic hardcore, screamo, and punk rock through urgent guitar work, dynamic rhythms, impassioned vocals, and concise yet emotionally devastating songwriting. Their music balances aggression with melody, producing songs that are both cathartic and deeply affecting.
Across every release, the band have continued to evolve while remaining true to the honesty, intensity, and DIY spirit that first earned them a devoted following within the hardcore community.
...To the Beat of a Dead Horse (2009) – debut studio album introducing Touché Amoré's emotionally intense blend of post-hardcore, screamo, and melodic hardcore, laying the foundations for their distinctive sound.
Parting the Sea Between Brightness and Me (2011) – acclaimed second studio album expanding the band's emotional range through passionate performances and increasingly refined songwriting.
Is Survived By (2013) – celebrated third studio album balancing ferocious energy with lyrical maturity, further establishing the band as leaders of modern post-hardcore.
Stage Four (2016) – landmark fourth studio album exploring Jeremy Bolm's grief following the death of his mother, widely regarded as one of the band's most personal and powerful releases.
Lament (2020) – fifth studio album showcasing a broader melodic approach while retaining the band's emotional honesty and post-hardcore intensity.
Touché Amoré are recognised as one of the defining bands of modern post-hardcore. Their emotionally fearless songwriting, relentless touring, and unwavering commitment to authenticity have inspired countless artists while broadening the reach of melodic hardcore and screamo to a global audience.
Fans of Birds in Row, La Dispute, and Pianos Become the Teeth will likely appreciate Touché Amoré's emotionally charged songwriting, passionate performances, and cathartic blend of melody and aggression.
All Touché Amoré releases we carry are official physical formats only, focusing on CD and vinyl editions sourced from authorised labels and distributors.
Touché Amoré are one of the defining bands of modern Post-Hardcore, so if you fancy exploring more like-minded artists, have a look through our HARDCORE CATEGORY. You might also like to read our blog on the different subgenres of Punk.
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