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Punk rock emerged in the mid-1970s as a raw, anti-establishment reaction to the perceived excesses of mainstream pop and progressive rock. Find upcoming Punk events in Los Angeles this month below.
Punk Events This Month · Los Angeles

The Only Ocean, Pink Depression, Rats Department, American Sigh

The Amoeba People, Radioactive Chicken Heads, Ogden Edsl Wahalia Blues Ensemble Mondo Bizzario Band, Henry Phillips, Bill Frenzer, John W. Christensen, Sulu

Secret Monument, Spiral, Wrong Crowd

Big Boy, Cold World

The Stitches, Motorcycle Boy, The Juvenile Wrecks, Fine Mess, M.A.T.B., D.Sablu

Teenage Coo Coo Muck, Rockaways

Wormwood Star, DJ Sandoval, F.G.S., Star 69

Into Action, No Interest, Glitter Ghost, Heartwrench

MyVeronica, my stuffed rabbit, Sounds Like Sunday, Parting Gift, Checkpoint Charlie, Illusory

PLOSIVS

Hopper1000, Laker Brady, SoBasedSoPretty, Lil Jerry Springer, Woody, Worlock

Gina Young, Mac N' Toss, The Groans, Nico Turner

OnE DeaL

Sanglorians, Some Gifts, Niner Niner, Just Laughing
Sound profile
A high-energy, raw sound.
Punk rock emerged in the mid-1970s as a raw, anti-establishment reaction to the perceived excesses of mainstream pop and progressive rock. Defined by its high-energy, fast-paced tempos and stripped-down arrangements, it typically features heavily distorted electric guitars, aggressive drumming, and shouted or sneered vocals. Lyrically, it often explores political, social, and nihilistic themes, maintaining a minimalist musical structure rooted in garage rock and pub rock. This genre prioritizes a 'do-it-yourself' ethic over technical proficiency, resulting in a gritty, high-impact sound that paved the way for various alternative and hardcore sub-genres throughout the following decades.
Also known as: punk rock
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