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Punk Music

A fierce, no-holds-barred platform for punk fans craving authenticity and edge. Raw, honest reviews of the latest artists and albums that cut through the noise, evaluating the energy, lyrics and the DIY spirit that defines the genre. Stories about the leaders and innovators keeping punk alive, via profiles and interviews that delve into their rebellious ethos and underground influence. Expect a mix of sharp critiques, deep dives into subcultures, and a celebration of punk’s relentless drive to challenge the status quo, making it a haven for those who live and breathe punk. Read more about Music.

New York Rock Icons Bush Tetras Return, With Help From Sonic Youth’s Steve Shelley

The underground legends have a new album — only their third since 1979, and their first since the loss of drummer Dee Pop.
By Cat Woods

No One in Politics Is ‘Punk Rock’—Not Even Beto O’Rourke

Attention! It's officially time to stop trying to make 'punk rock politicians' a thing.
By Neal Pollack
Afropunk is about more than just the headliners.

The Street Style at Afropunk Is About More Than Just Cool Clothes

Afropunk is way more than just music.
By Dominique Norman
The Cure

How America Fell in Love With The Cure

By Ron Hart
Eris and Anarki from The New Order.

World Goth Day Shines a Light on the Darkness

By Bryan Reesman
Glintshake

America Has Nothing on Russia’s Booming Post-Punk Scene

By Tim Sommer
Emo quintet Free Throw

Free Throw Is Crashing the Emo Revival Party, and They’re Not Sorry

By Bryn Gelbart
Hoops

Hoops Graduate From Lo-Fi Obscurity to One of the Best Bands in Dream Pop

By Justin Joffe
(L-R): Steve Shevlin, Johnny Thunders and Phil Marcade, 1979

Phil Marcade’s ’70s NY Punk Memoir Is the Stuff of Legend

By Justin Joffe
Thurston Moore

The Month in Weird: May’s Best Avant-Garde Concerts

By Brad Cohan
Beastie Boys

How The Beastie Boys Perfected Rap-Rock (Before Everyone Else Ruined It)

By Ron Hart
Colin Newman (second from left) with the current incarnation of Wire.

Wire Released Another Masterpiece (Driving Us Hysterical With Pretension)

By Tim Sommer
Las Rosas is (L-R) Jose A., Jose B., Christopher Lauderdale

The Inspired Paisley Punk of Las Rosas

By Justin Joffe
R. Stevie Moore

Prolific Lo-Fi Legend R. Stevie Moore on a Lifetime of DIY Recording

By Justin Joffe
The Clash

40 Years Later, The Clash Is Still the Only Band That Matters

By John Kruth
Xiu Xiu

The Month in Weird: April’s Best Avant-Garde Concerts

By Brad Cohan
Sleaford Mods

Sleaford Mods Aren’t Your Generation’s Spokesmodels

By Brad Cohan
Cameron Boucher performing with Sorority Noise.

Sorority Noise Channel Survivor’s Guilt Into Cathartic Emo

By Bryn Gelbart
Iggy Pop

Iggy Pop Reinvented the Male Rock Star on His Solo Debut ‘The Idiot’

By Ron Hart
U2 on the cover of The Joshua Tree.

U2’s ‘The Joshua Tree’ Isn’t the Masterpiece You Remember

By Tim Sommer
Pussy Riot, Straight Outta Vagina, 2016.

The Month in Weird: March’s Best Avant-Garde Concerts

By Brad Cohan
Television

How Television Made ‘Marquee Moon,’ the Best Punk Guitar Album Ever

By Ron Hart
sammus

How Cultural Narratives Inspire Don Giovanni Records’ Independence

By Justin Joffe
The Menzingers.

The Menzingers Never Show Up for ‘After The Party’

By Bryn Gelbart
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