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Punk rock, a rebellious and DIY-driven movement that burst onto the scene in the mid-1970s, was a sonic revolution against the excesses of mainstream rock. Bands like the Ramones, Sex Pistols, and The Clash spearheaded this raw and energetic genre characterized by short, fast-paced songs, simple chord structures, and lyrics often tackling social and political discontent.
Punk rock was not just a musical style; it was a subversive attitude, rejecting the perceived elitism of the music industry. Fueled by a DIY ethos, punk encouraged a generation to pick up instruments and express their frustrations. Its impact reverberated far beyond music, influencing fashion, visual arts, and a broader DIY subculture. Punk rock’s ethos of rebellion, authenticity, and self-expression continues to resonate, making it a pivotal and enduring force in the history of rock music.
The Offspring originally signed with Epitaph Records. “Ignition” rolled out in ’92 and went gold – shipping 500,000 units. Their next recording “Ixnay On The Hombre”” sold over a million copies but “Americana” chalked up three million in sales. “Conspiracy Of One,” the band’s sixth full-length effort arrived in ’00. The album was the last…
Over the course of their career Green Day has been called Punk Rock (bit of a stretch), Pop Punk (little closer), Alt. Rock and Power Pop. These songs clearly encapsulate the band’s musical and lyrical ethos. #10. Longview The band’s debut single was on their third studio album, “Dookie” (1994). The song, named after the city…
Blink-182 is the story of a cancer survivor, UFO enthusiast and a publicity maven. Blink formed in Poway, CA. After releasing an EP and a couple of indie CDs, “Buddha” and “Cheshire Cat,” Blink found there was an Irish band with the same name. On top of that, the Irishmen had lawyers and were ready…
Supercharged doesn’t try to rewrite punk history. It just slaps on fresh gas, grins wide, and burns rubber straight into your ears. If you ever loved this band, they’re still right here—louder, older, but no less ready to set the world on fire, even if just for three minutes at a time.
Green Day’s Saviors, released in 2024, is a powerful addition to their storied discography, showcasing the band’s enduring ability to evolve while staying true to their punk rock roots.
One More Time… is Blink-182’s full-circle moment, blending pop-punk urgency with emotional depth. After years of turmoil, they rediscover their pulse, mixing humor, sadness, and growth without chasing their past glories.
Graham Sayle, a longtime U.K. hardcore Punk devotee, fronts High Vis. He and his bandmates faced difficult childhoods, dead-end jobs and saw friends and family members perish in a toxic environment. To Sayle Punk was “a vehicle for being pissed off.” Formed in ’16, Hi Vis released their debut album, “No Sense No Feeling” three…
Turnstile – Glow On Turnstile’s Glow On is a groundbreaking album that redefines modern hardcore, blending intense energy with a strikingly diverse sonic palette. Released in 2021, the record pushes genre boundaries by incorporating elements of shoegaze, funk, and even dream-pop into their blistering core sound. It’s an exhilarating listen that simultaneously honors their punk…
Raw, loud, and brutally honest, this is chaos with heart—like depression set to power chords and shouted joy. No polish, just pain, humor, and hope tangled in riffs and rants. It’s a mess—but the kind that feels like survival.