Revolution Summer (music)

Revolution Summer was a movement within the Washington, D.C., hardcore scene that took place between 1984 and 1986. Conceptualised and named by Amy Pickering while working at Dischord Records in the early 1980s, it placed an emphasis on hardcore punk bands pursuing more experimental avenues musically, and deconstructing the scene's perceived toxic masculinity. Bands in the movement, such as Beefeater and Egg Hunt were early pioneers of the post-hardcore genre, while Rites of Spring, Dag Nasty, Embrace, and Gray Matter were amongst the first emo bands.