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
And the untamed, punky energy of People was the only number where the band were really allowed to cut loose.
From BBC • Jun. 27, 2025
We were rough around the edges, punky, and I liked that.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2025
"I scream inside to deal with it," she seethes as punky guitars crash around her.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2023
On it is a cool punky charm bracelet that perfectly matches the rest of her: purple hair, tattoo sleeves, acid attitude.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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