Emery

Emery is an American post-hardcore band with a career spanning over two decades, known for their musical evolution and establishment of independent ventures. After signing a record deal with Seattle-based Tooth & Nail Records in 2002, post-hardcore band Emery released their debut album, ‘The Weak’s End,’ in January 2004. The band, having moved to Seattle to engage with a more established music scene, quickly followed with ‘The Question’ in August 2005, which featured the single ‘Studying Politics’ and was later re-released with a bonus DVD offering acoustic versions. In November 2005, Dave Powell joined as drummer.

Emery expanded their discography in 2007 with ‘I’m Only a Man,’ exploring a heavier musical direction, and followed up with the 8-track EP ‘While Broken Hearts Prevail’ in 2008. Emery re-signed with Tooth & Nail Records, releasing ‘…In Shallow Seas We Sail’ in June 2009, which included a music video for ‘Cutthroat Collapse.’ Emery participated in the ‘Scream it Like You Mean it’ tour in 2010. Their fifth album, ‘We Do What We Want,’ arrived in March 2011, released jointly through Tooth & Nail and Solid State Records, showcasing a more personal lyrical approach. A pivotal moment came in 2013 when Emery transitioned to establish their own independent venture, BadChristian Music.

2021 saw extensive activity, including a re-recorded ‘I’m Only a Man (Studio Update)’ and three live albums: ‘The Weak’s End (Live Version),’ ‘The Question (Live),’ and ‘I’m Only a Man (Live Version).’ Emery released ‘Rub Some Dirt on It’ in 2022, alongside the ‘Blue Christmas’ EP, demonstrating continued creative versatility. Their most recent work includes the ‘Songs We Love’ EP, a compilation of cover songs released in 2023. Members have also pursued successful side projects such as Matt & Toby and I Am Waldo.