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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Speaking of Social Distortion and punk rock godfather Mike Ness ...
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Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2025
Ruland’s book details the fall of the record label that brought the world Black Flag, Hüsker Dü, Sonic Youth and Soundgarden, so the discussion is expected to focus on punk rock’s impact and how Orange County fits in.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 21 May 2025
Freese has been a member of the punk rock band the Vandals since 1989 and a member of the new wave band Devo since 1996.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 May 2025
Obliging his older brother, Frank used his cash to buy the seminal punk rock vinyl.
—Nate Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
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Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2025
Ruland’s book details the fall of the record label that brought the world Black Flag, Hüsker Dü, Sonic Youth and Soundgarden, so the discussion is expected to focus on punk rock’s impact and how Orange County fits in.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 21 May 2025
Freese has been a member of the punk rock band the Vandals since 1989 and a member of the new wave band Devo since 1996.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 16 May 2025
Obliging his older brother, Frank used his cash to buy the seminal punk rock vinyl.
—Nate Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
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“Punk rock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/punk%20rock. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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