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Post-punk is a broad genre of music that emerged in 1977 in the wake of punk rock, adopting a more experimental and diverse approach. Learn about the origins, subgenres, regional scenes, and influential artists of post-punk, as well as its relation to new wave and art punk.
Jun 7, 2021 · Learn how post-punk emerged from punk rock in the 1980s and 1990s, and explore its diverse styles and influences. MasterClass offers online classes on music and other topics.
Jul 13, 2016 · A list of the most influential and innovative post-punk albums from 1977 to 1987, selected by Paste writers and editors. Discover the diverse sounds, styles and artists that shaped the...
- Suicide, ‘Suicide’ (1977) Even the punks hated Suicide; when the abrasive and experimental New York band supported Elvis Costello in Brussels, they managed to play for precisely 23 boo-accompanied minutes before full chaos took over (at one point, a crowd member stole their microphone).
- Magazine, ‘Real Life’ (1978) Formed in Manchester by Howard Devoto of Buzzcocks, Magazine took punk rock’s relentless chug and added a mischievous streak; their landmark debut ‘Real Life’ jostles with gnarled guitars, rip-roaring sax solos, and busy-fingered synths.
- Siouxsie and the Banshees, ‘The Scream’ (1978) Advertisement. Released in the aftermath of their break-out single ‘Hong Kong Garden’ this London band’s 1978 debut drags punk kicking and screaming onto a ghost train.
- The Fall, ‘Live at the Witch Trials’ (1979) Flickers of The Fall are everywhere. From James Murphy’s stream-of-consciousness musings with LCD Soundsystem to the meandering lyrics of everyone from Shame and Dry Cleaning to Parquet Courts and Fontaines D.C.
Oct 6, 2016 · A guide to the Post-Punk movement (1978-1981), a diverse and influential era of guitar-based rock that emerged from the punk orthodoxy. Learn about the history, timeline, artists, and...
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Jan 1, 2024 · Post-punk is a sub-genre of rock that emerged in the late '70s, influenced by punk and art school culture. It features jangly guitars, experimental sounds and political lyrics. Learn more about...
A comprehensive list of bands that are associated with the post-punk musical movement, which emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The list covers various genres, countries, and time periods of post-punk, from punk rock to indie rock to electronic music.
