punk

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That sampler captured the band’s brand of thrash punk in its purest form.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

It wouldn’t be punk rock if Xcomm faced naysayers who question the band’s credentials for a variety of reasons.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Maggie St. Thomas chronicles three decades of SoCal punk rock history in her new book ‘Subject: Punk,’ featuring rare images of the Ramones, Motörhead and other iconic acts.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

While N.Y. punk was inspired by Beat writers and intellectuals, its British counterpart was more sociopolitical, aggressive and nihilistic, addressing concerns about the government, the monarchy and unemployment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

“Your problem is, you think punk is about the way someone looks,” Joe said with a smirk.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez