Punk rock has long been a haven for marginalized voices. For decades, LGBTQ+ musicians have been at the heart of punk’s defiant spirit, using their platforms to not only rock the world with their music, but to call out oppression and foster inclusivity. Many bands and artists have been crucial […]
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Iconic Women in Punk Rock History You Need to Know
Alright, strap on your best boots! Let’s spotlight some of the most killer punk rock women who’ve ever graced a stage or trashed a punk house. These ladies didn’t just play punk—they lived it, breathed it, and used it to flip off the patriarchy. From the gritty CBGB scene of […]
Punk Rock Fashion: A Guide to DIY Style and Where to Shop
Listen up, you beautiful misfits, glorious rebels, and lovable miscreants! We’re gonna have a completely biased and subjective talk about punk rock fashion and punk rock style. I love punk, so if you think this will just be about slapping on a studded jacket and calling it a day, well, […]
Punk’s Not Dead: The Ultimate Guide to Punk Rock Venues in LA, NYC, and CDMX
Oi!Oi!Oi! Whether you’re blasting The Clash, chanting along to Bad Religion, or going hard with Nausea and Doom, this guide is for you. We’re hitting up some of the most legendary punk venues in three of the most punk rock cities: Los Angeles, New York City, and Mexico City (CDMX). Ready […]
Early UK Crust: The Sound of Revolt in a Post-Apocalyptic Landscape
When you think of early UK crust, think of grimy, rain-soaked streets, squatters clinging to life amidst Thatcher’s reign, when the middle and working classes got the short end of the stick. And think of a music scene as cold and unforgiving as the times that birthed it. Emerging from […]
Crust Punk: The Dollar Pizza of Punk Subgenres
Cheap, gritty, and exactly what you need when you’re scraping by. Crust punk is perhaps the grimiest, most unapologetic offshoot of punk, where heavy riffs meet political fury, and DIY culture thrives in basements, squats, and makeshift venues across the globe. It’s punk in its rawest (and arguably most delicious) […]