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Touche Amore

Los Angeles, CA

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metal Popularity: 47 Established Division

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30
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Region: Southern California/Northern Baja Coast Conference: Pacific Regional Rank: #712

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Did You Know

  • • Touche Amore formed in 2007 after members bonded over their shared love for bands like Converge.
  • • Their hometown, Los Angeles, is a central theme in their lyrics, reflecting urban decay and personal struggles.
  • • Signing to Deathwish Inc. in 2009 significantly boosted their visibility within the hardcore scene.
  • • Vocalist Jeremy Bolm co-owns Secret Voice, a record label showcasing experimental and heavy music.
  • • They are heavily influenced by screamo pioneers like Orchid and City of Caterpillar.
  • • Julien Baker lent her vocals to "Skyscraper," adding a haunting layer to the emotional track.
  • • "~" (pronounced "tilde") is arguably their most recognizable song, known for its brevity and intensity.
  • • Touche Amore's raw honesty helped normalize discussions about mental health in hardcore music.
  • • While not traditionally award-winning, their albums consistently receive critical acclaim.
  • • Their consistent touring and honest lyrics cemented their status as a cornerstone of the modern hardcore scene.
  • • Touche Amore formed after attending a local Have Heart show in Los Angeles.
  • • Their name comes from a misheard lyric in a song by The Cure.
  • • 2009's "...To the Beat of a Dead Horse" marked a shift to a rawer, more chaotic sound.
  • • Jeremy Bolm owns Secret Voice, a record label known for screamo and hardcore.
  • • They've toured with bands ranging from Converge to Rise Against, showcasing versatility.
  • • "~" (2016) is a single continuous track exploring grief and loss.
  • • The band's lyrics often grapple with mental health and personal struggles.
  • • They've been credited as a key influence on the revival of screamo and post-hardcore.
  • • Despite critical acclaim, they've remained fiercely independent and DIY-focused.
  • • Their discography is a consistent exploration of vulnerability within hardcore.

Locations in Lyrics

7 location references across 9 songs

Songs & Places

Eight Seconds
Gainesville, FL Gainesville
Palm Dreams
, CA
"Like going 65 on the 5 at 5"
Benediction
Glendale Norfolk, VA Norfolk
Posing Holy
New York City, NY New York City
Softer Spoken
A city named catharsis the other called empty
Come Heroine
Skyscraper
New York City, NY New York City
Honest Sleep
city I'm in
Water Damage

Rivers & Roads in Song Nearby

U.S. Route 101 7 U.S. Route 66 11 Interstate 10 23 Interstate 5 13 Interstate 405 4

Connected Places

Los Angeles, CA Gainesville, FL New York City, NY
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