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punk rock

NOUN
hard rock
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“The punk rock ethos of Dadaism really resonates with me — breaking down the barriers of something in order to find the real essence of it. That’s what we’re trying to do in class.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

"We were trying to form a new type of music which used influences from reggae and punk rock and funk and whatever," Panter said.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

It’s just one of many shows taking place from Pomona to Palm Desert, heralding a Latino-led youth revival where the freewheeling movement of mosh pits meets the raw power of punk rock: Inland Empire hardcore.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 22, 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

“Actually, we didn’t get in because we were too loud. And because we played a punk rock song, and punk apparently has nothing to do with this celebration of Posada, the school or the person.”

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




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