There were also those who tapped into the wailing spirit of psychedelic blues great Janis Joplin—seemingly antithetical to the punk aesthetic, but it worked. But ultimately, you have to pay homage to ...

The pressure to conform in Japanese society made being a punk risky – even before you factor in the flamethrowers. As a rash of reissues arrives, 80s stalwarts Lip Cream, Death Side and the Nurse reca ...

These 20 photos capture the chaos, charisma, and confrontational spirit of punk rock in its most authentic form. From iconic bands to unforgettable street style. Step into the sweat-soaked clubs, back ...

The Jr. Chemists were a Phoenix-based punk band formed in the early 1980s. The band was known for its quirky, childlike aesthetic and experimental sound. The Jr. Chemists were part of the vibrant Hate ...

The Punk/Performance in the ’Loin exhibit carries the unusual trait of being simultaneously far too much and not nearly enough. Not nearly enough, because, aside from a small collection of flyers and ...

The phrase “multihyphenate” was created entirely because of individuals like Damon Way. It would be nearly impossible to limit this hypercreative to one specific category. In many ways, one could ...

‘80s Punk Icons Kick off Tour and Fans Are Blown Away by Their Sound originally appeared on Parade. Punk's not dead and Social Distortion is here to prove it. The band that formed in 1978 and made a ...

Brian Gorsegner, vocalist of Night Birds (who are currently on hiatus) and booking agent for a handful of punk bands, has also put together a new punk book called Ancient Artifax. As the title implies ...

An exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York documents a brief moment when rogue videographers shot an influential sliver of the music scene. By Rob Tannenbaum In the summer of 1975, Pat Ivers ...

80′s punk legends Social Distortion and Bad Religion are co-headlining a tour and they’re coming to San Antonio. The bands will play at the Boeing Center at Tech Port on April 19. (Live Nation Tours) ...

Ella Rhodes is sinking her teeth into queer vampire punk in “Hickeys.” The 12-minute thesis film, which will be screened at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television Undergraduate Showcase on ...

Remember the '80s? We sure do! Everything was big, from teased hair to linebacker-worthy shoulder pads. The decade celebrated excess, and any semblance of subtlety or conventional good taste was left ...