Whether it's American Football's recent reissue, or really any of the Kinsella boys' (now men) projects, Polyvinyl's ancestral roots dig into midwestern emo ranging from the 90's to now. Stereogum rounds up "30 Essential Songs From The Golden Era Of Emo" in an article featuring Rainer Maria, Cap'n Jazz, Braid, and much more.

Take a look at the vastly varied branches of emo's history here, and, hey, why not watch American Football's one and only video for "Never Meant" right below: