Pure rebellion. Raw energy. Welcome to “PUNK,” a playlist that captures the spirit of a movement that shook the music world to its core. Emerging in the mid-1970s, punk rock rejected the corporate, polished sounds of mainstream rock, delivering fast, hard-edged songs with stripped-down instrumentation and lyrics that shouted defiance against authority.
Inspired by 1950s rock and roll, 1960s garage bands, and the gritty sounds of early pioneers like the Stooges and the New York Dolls, punk quickly evolved into a cultural force. This playlist features the genre’s defining acts, from New York’s Ramones and Patti Smith to the explosive sounds of London’s Sex Pistols, The Clash, and The Damned.
Punk is more than just music—it’s a way of life. With its DIY ethic, anti-establishment messages, and provocative fashion, it gave rise to a global subculture that embraced self-expression, nonconformity, and raw creativity. Whether you’re reliving the classics or discovering the underground, “PUNK” is here to ignite that rebellious spark within you.