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Empire! Empire! is a defining voice in the emo revival movement, blending intimate guitar work with melodic urgency. Formed in 2006 in Michigan as a Keith Latinen project, the band later welcomed Cathy Latinen and carved out a sound that fans and critics compare to Mineral and American Football. With a focus on craft and emotion, Empire! Empire! has earned a dedicated following across the indie-rock landscape.

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Here you’ll find a concise biography, highlights from their discography, and details on their 2025 reunion tour. We’ve got you covered for authentic, no-fuss ticket access to these intimate performances.

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Stay connected with Empire! Empire! through their official channels and Bandcamp pages for the latest releases and tour updates. We’ve gathered reliable sources and direct links to keep you in the loop while you secure your seats for the next show.

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Documented collaborators

Geographically, these performances bring the Midwest warmth to the fore, with a broader reach into the indie and emo circles across the country. If you’re new to Empire! Empire!, this page is your quick guide to their evolution, signature releases, and how to catch them live.

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Quick Facts About Empire! Empire!

  • Formed in 2006 in Michigan as a project by Keith Latinen; Cathy Latinen joined later; part of the emo revival scene.
  • Genre/style: Emo, indie rock/post-rock with intimate, melodic guitar work—compared to Mineral and American Football.
  • Studio albums (most recent first): You Will Eventually Be Forgotten (2014; Count Your Lucky Stars + Topshelf) and What It Takes to Move Forward (2009; Count Your Lucky Stars).
  • Lead singles from You Will Eventually Be Forgotten include A Keepsake (premiered on NPR July 22, 2014) and If It's Bad News, It Can Wait (premiered on Stereogum July 7, 2014).
  • Awards/achievements: Vulture named their song Keep What You Have Built Up Here No. 87 on The 100 Greatest Emo Songs of All Time; Stereogum highlighted them as a key emo revival act; widely covered in emo revival press.
  • 2025 tour/dates: reunion shows in Ferndale, MI (Sept 27, 2025, Orchid Theatre); Milwaukee, WI (Sept 29, 2025, X-Ray Arcade); Las Vegas, NV for Best Friends Forever festival (Oct 10–12, 2025, Downtown Las Vegas Events Center).

The records

Empire! Empire! Discography

  • You Will Eventually Be Forgotten
    2014 · Count Your Lucky Stars Records, Topshelf Records
  • What It Takes to Move Forward
    2009 · Count Your Lucky Stars Records

The hits

Top Empire! Empire! Songs

  • A Keepsake
    2014 · N/A
  • If It's Bad News, It Can Wait
    2014 · N/A

Stay connected with Empire! Empire! through their official channels and Bandcamp pages for the latest releases and tour updates. We’ve gathered reliable sources and direct links to keep you in the loop while you secure your seats for the next show.

Geographically, these performances bring the Midwest warmth to the fore, with a broader reach into the indie and emo circles across the country. If you’re new to Empire! Empire!, this page is your quick guide to their evolution, signature releases, and how to catch them live.

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