punky

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On the opening song, “Luz de Luna,” he gushes about not wanting to miss someone over a heartfelt piano ballad that slips between punky guitar rifts and unpredictable 808 drums.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

However a more reflective and melodic sound emerged, with 2002 release The Remote Part making Idlewild known as much for poetic lyricism as much as punky energy.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2025

Sobule’s self-titled album also spawned the punky “Supermodel,” which was featured on the soundtrack of that year’s hit “Clueless” movie.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2025

"I scream inside to deal with it," she seethes as punky guitars crash around her.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2023

I got excited because there were some punky eighties-looking bands.

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