Hey Suburbia - by Mike Damante (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Hey Suburbia: A Guide to the Emo/Pop-Punk Rise

Unearth the Anthems of a Generation

Dive into the heartbeat of the Warped Tour era with "Hey Suburbia." Authored by music journalist Mike Damante, this immersive guide traces the meteoric rise of bands like Paramore and My Chemical Romance that defined the Emo/Pop-Punk scene. Damante, a stalwart of North American media, brings you firsthand accounts, behind-the-scenes stories, and exclusive interviews with genre icons like blink-182, Taking Back Sunday, and Dashboard Confessional. From the angst-ridden '90s to the explosive 2000s, this anthology captures the spirit of a musical revolution through the eyes of those who lived it. Embrace the anthems of your underground roots with "Hey Suburbia."

Mike Damante, seasoned music journalist, crafts a riveting narrative, drawing on his extensive experience covering the music scene for a major media company. His insightful storytelling illuminates the voices of bands, publicists, and dedicated fans.

For fans who never stopped rocking to the beats of Paramore and blink-182, "Hey Suburbia" is not just a book--it's your backstage pass to the Emo/Pop-Punk explosion. Join Damante on a journey through the iconic Warped Tour generation, where the music shaped a culture that still resonates today. Your guide to reliving the underground sounds that defined an era.

About the Author

Mike Damante is an author, journalist and award-winning educator currently based out of Houston, Texas. He has authored two non-fiction books on UFOs and the unexplained: Punk rock and UFOs: Cryptozoology Meets Anarchy, and Punk rock and UFOs: True Believers. Damante has appeared on TV and radio programs like Spectrum News Austin, Fox 26 Houston, Coast to Coast AM, Open Minds TV and various other outlets. As a former music journalist at the Houston Chronicle, Damante has interviewed some of the biggest names in music in blink-182, Childish Gambino, Judas Priest, Aerosmith, Alkaline Trio, Bad Religion, AFI, Rob Zombie and others. He currently continues his music coverage on the MIKED blog at Houston Chronicle in his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, exercising, watching hockey and living a plant-powered lifestyle.