punk rock
noun
: rock music marked by extreme and often deliberately offensive expressions of alienation and social discontent
punk rocker
noun
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Bands which represent key chapters in the history of punk rock, whether that means England or New York or California, are visiting Connecticut in the coming weeks.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2025
With that in mind, Industry being shut out despite airing what is undeniably its best season feels a little punk rock.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 15 July 2025
Perhaps more than any other genre, the evolution of punk rock (both in Los Angeles and around the world) is never more apparent than in the age range of bands at music festivals.
—Josh Chesler, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
The Olympic had been a famous arena for boxing, wrestling, and roller derby, and by the early ’80s was also a rough-around-the-edges home to punk rock shows, too.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 25 July 2025
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2025
With that in mind, Industry being shut out despite airing what is undeniably its best season feels a little punk rock.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 15 July 2025
Perhaps more than any other genre, the evolution of punk rock (both in Los Angeles and around the world) is never more apparent than in the age range of bands at music festivals.
—Josh Chesler, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
The Olympic had been a famous arena for boxing, wrestling, and roller derby, and by the early ’80s was also a rough-around-the-edges home to punk rock shows, too.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 25 July 2025
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“Punk rock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punk%20rock. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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