Who created screamo?

Screamo is a subgenre of hardcore punk and post-hardcore that originated in the mid-1990s in Southern California. It is characterized by its screamed vocals and highly emotional, often chaotic music. The term "screamo" was coined by critic and journalist Andi Zeisler, who used it to describe a group of bands at a show she attended in 1991. The term has since been widely adopted to refer to the entire genre.

Some of the most notable screamo bands include Orchid, Saetia, and Pg.99. These bands helped to define the genre with their unique blend of aggressive music and emotional lyrics. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, screamo began to gain popularity outside of the United States. Bands such as Envy and Abigail Williams from Japan, and Funeral Diner and The Red Scare from Australia, helped to spread the genre to new audiences.

Today, screamo is a thriving underground scene with a large and dedicated fan base. The genre continues to evolve, with new bands adding their own unique takes on the sound.