punk
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On her drive to work, she would blast songs by Ukrainian ska punk band Zhadan and the Dogs, singing along to lyrics that mixed denunciations of the war with empathy for its Ukrainian victims.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
As presented here, “My Aim Is True” is every bit as explosive and exciting as the original release, an album that featured a clever blend of punk, rockabilly, pop and new wave sounds.
From Salon ● Oct. 14, 2026
Released by Stiff Records in 1977, Costello’s debut took full advantage of the burgeoning punk movement.
From Salon ● Oct. 14, 2026
Blending thrash metal, alternative rock, punk, and Armenian musical influences, “Toxicity” expanded the sound System of a Down had established on its debut without sacrificing the band’s identity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
I could hear Paulie T. snickering, because he was a punk way back from the beginning.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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