Punk is a fast, raw, and rebellious genre that emerged in the 1970s, characterized by stripped-down instrumentation and anti-establishment themes.
Characteristic Instruments
Electric guitar, bass, drums, and raw vocal delivery define the punk sound.
Dominant Styles
Styles include hardcore punk, post-punk, pop punk, and ska punk, each with unique intensity and message.
Top Artists by Era
Classic Era
- The Ramones
- Sex Pistols
- The Clash
- Dead Kennedys
Modern Era
- Green Day
- Blink-182
- Rancid
- Bad Religion
Contemporary
- The Interrupters
- Anti-Flag
- Idles
- Fontaines D.C.