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Taylor Markarian
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in New York City, The United States
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October 2019
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Author Taylor Markarian is available for interview. Please contact Mango Publishing for press inquiries.
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From the Basement: A History of Emo Music and How It Changed Society
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“But it isn’t just nostalgia or retrospectives that keep emo alive; it’s that confusing, made-up thing we talked about called “identity.” An identity is something you create. It’s a portrait you paint that you feel represents your soul most accurately. We define ourselves by the books we read, the photos we take, and the music that we listen to. Emo is very much alive within my identity; I consider it a part of who I am. But it’s not just a hobby or an interest. It is as much a core fiber of my being as are my heart and my thoughts. For some, it is as much a part of their identity as their gender or sexual orientation. Within these songs are my best and worst memories and my best and worst self. Within me is a desire to keep reminding the world how important emo was and is. Because no, it wasn’t just a phase or a passing fad. It wasn’t that music you listened to when you were thirteen and then gave up on when you became a “real adult.” Emo is credible. It is valuable. It is irreplaceable, and my friends and I—everyone in this book—want the world to recognize that.”
― From the Basement: A History of Emo Music and How It Changed Society
― From the Basement: A History of Emo Music and How It Changed Society
“In just a few sentences, I found myself sucked in. I was suddenly emo’s number one fan and I just had to dive deeper into the genre’s history. Taylor’s passion for music immediately captivates you and you don’t want to leave until you’ve read everything she has to say.”
― Brandon Ramos, Social Media Director of Epitaph Records”
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― Brandon Ramos, Social Media Director of Epitaph Records”
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“Taylor has not only been a part of meticulously documenting the history of emo with well-researched commentary and thoughtful interviews as a journalist, but has lived and breathed it as a passionate fan.”
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“I am excited to say I was interviewed for this amazing piece of work. I highly recommend it.”
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“Taylor Markarian has such a unique voice and a keen understanding of the musical scenes she’s been documenting during her writing career. It was only a matter of time before she told a larger story via a book format. I’ll be reading cover to cover.”
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