punk rock

Example Sentences

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It is about punk rock and the inevitable commercialization of it.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

He had a strong hand in the distinctive blend of funk, punk rock and jazz created by Joseph Bowie’s Defunkt, a mainstay of the downtown scene.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

He makes clear that the eventual titans of streetwear were scrappy entrepreneurs who merged graffiti, break dancing, hip-hop, punk rock and skateboarding, all gestures of rebellion they cleverly merchandised.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

While their music is at times reminiscent of the free jazz of Sun Ra and Ornette Coleman, it also brings in elements of electronic music, punk rock and hip-hop.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

She took me to see a punk rock band, helped me pick out Doc Martens and she and her friend, Daragh, made a video for my students.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers