Thanks! I Hate It

Thanks! I Hate It is a Hollister, California-based ensemble that has emerged as a key player in the 'fifth-wave' emo scene.

Formed in the early 2020s, they bridge the gap between the intricate, jazz-influenced 'twinkle' of the 2010s Midwest revival (think Algernon Cadwallader or Tiny Moving Parts) and the high-octane accessibility of contemporary pop punk. Their signing to Take This To Heart Records in 2023 marked their transition from regional favorites to national contenders within the indie-emo circuit. Sonically, the band is defined by clean, interlocking electric guitars, frequent use of tapping, and a rhythm section that favors complex, shifting time signatures without sacrificing melodic hooks. Their lyrical identity is rooted in a self-aware, often humorous take on vulnerability, aligning them with peers like Palette Knife and Swiss Army Wife. Critical consensus highlights their ability to maintain high energy and 'happy' tonal centers while delivering deeply confessional content, a hallmark of the 'Mid Westcoast' aesthetic they have helped popularize.