"In the mid-2000s, Empire! Empire (I was a Lonely Estate) took an arguably lifeless emo scene and reinvigorated it. The band produced mournful, compelling, beautiful tunes that were reminiscent of emotional indie rock from the mid-1990s yet refreshing in their composition and candor. Despite several releases and a legion of good reviews, Empire! Empire! called it quits in 2016."
"Less than a decade later, however, these emo indie darlings are back for a long-awaited reunion tour. Empire! Empire! is playing a handful of shows across the country, with Open San Jose being the antepenultimate stop. Supporting Empire! Empire! will be singer Emperor X, and hometown heroes Pacing and Polka Dot. Empire! Empire! (I Was a Lonely Estate) Wed, Oct 8, $6:30pm, $18-$22 Open San Jose, San Jose Empire Empire's "Keepsake" music video"
Empire! Empire! (I Was a Lonely Estate) revitalized a stagnant mid-2000s emo scene with mournful, compelling songs that echoed mid-1990s emotional indie rock while remaining fresh. The band released multiple records and earned strong critical attention before disbanding in 2016. Fewer than ten years later, the group reformed for a reunion tour of select nationwide dates. Open San Jose serves as the antepenultimate stop on the tour, with a show scheduled for Wed, Oct 8 at 6:30pm with tickets priced $18–$22. Support acts include Emperor X, Pacing, and Polka Dot.
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