Hawthorne Heights

Hawthorne Heights helped define the emo sound of the early 2000s. Formed in Dayton, Ohio, in 2001, they combine catchy guitar melodies and JT Woodruff’s clean vocals with raw screams and the aggression of post-hardcore. Their lyrics explore loneliness, longing and inner turmoil, creating a close connection with their fans. With “Ohio Is for Lovers”, the band delivered an anthem for that era’s emo generation. An early MySpace following helped carry their sound far beyond the local scene. Today, Hawthorne Heights continue to channel the blend of vulnerability and intensity that has distinguished their music from the start.