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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ramoneando

The article discusses the cultural and historical impact of The Ramones in the New York rock scene, juxtaposing their legacy with other bands and their influence on rock music.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Young People Make Songs About Politics - Punk is on the Rise Again in the Joensuu Region

Punk music is experiencing a resurgence in the Joensuu region of Finland, particularly among youth, who are forming bands and creating politically charged songs.

Mar 21 • 15:04 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

"Punk Priest" Wins Against the Municipality

A priest, warned by the diocese for drinking beer and listening to punk music at a church event, successfully challenged the municipality for mishandling an anonymous complaint.

Mar 20 • 18:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The uncomfortable truth that will always chase the Ramones: "They sold more shirts than records from the beginning"

The article reflects on the Ramones' legacy, marking 50 years since their debut album, which had a greater impact in merchandise sales than in actual music sales.

Mar 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
Life & Tech

Heading for a mosh pit any time soon? The history of a unique musical tribal ritual

The article explores the origins and evolution of mosh pits, highlighting their roots in punk rock culture and the pogo dance.

Mar 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Muy Valen, the Guayaquil voice that converts everyday life into raw and honest indie pop

Valentina Albornoz, performing under the name Muy Valen, has carved out a unique space in Ecuador's music scene, blending pop punk and indie influences in her performances.

Mar 13 • 17:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

Punk Cannot Be Killed. On the 50th Anniversary of the Attitude that Will Save Us

The article reflects on the impact of punk rock music and culture as a form of resistance and self-expression that emerged in the face of societal norms.

Mar 6 • 09:18 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

INTERVIEW ⟩ Finnish punk band: it was thought that we would never get anywhere with our music

The Finnish punk band Terveet Kädet, formed in 1980, is set to perform in Tallinn for the first time as part of Damn.Loud Agency's ninth anniversary celebration.

Mar 4 • 11:47 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

"Drink up, we have to go": Die Toten Hosen announce last studio album

German punk rock band Die Toten Hosen have announced their final studio album, set to release on May 29, which will include a bonus album featuring re-recorded classics.

Mar 2 • 22:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The music festival Beseda will feature a rapper from London and punk musicians from New York

The Beseda festival in Tasov, Czechia, will host London's rapper Lady Lykez and the New York punk band Balaclava, alongside notable Czech acts.

Mar 2 • 10:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tarmo Linnas. A clergyman who loves cats and punk

The article explores the life and ancestry of Tarmo Linnas, a clergyman from Estonia with deep historical roots and a fondness for both cats and punk music.

Feb 27 • 22:01 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Jorun Stiansen Ready for Tons of Rock with Punk Rock: - A Dream for Many Years

Jorun Stiansen is set to perform at the Tons of Rock festival with a punk band, realizing a long-held dream of hers.

Feb 27 • 09:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lee Chan-hyuk wins three awards at the Korean Popular Music Awards; folk punk band Chudaehyechagis wins Album of the Year

Lee Chan-hyuk of AKMU won three prestigious awards at the 23rd Korean Popular Music Awards, while folk punk band Chudaehyechagis took home the Album of the Year award for their sophomore album 'Minorities.'

Feb 27 • 01:35 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Life & Tech

Cannot Remain Silent. News from the 'Radio Naba' Music Chart

The article discusses the influence of British musician Billy Bragg and his politically charged music.

Feb 22 • 10:25 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Australia's punk boom was born in Brisbane 50 years ago

The punk subculture originated in Brisbane 50 years ago during a politically charged era, and it continues to thrive today.

Feb 21 • 22:37 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Nowhere is as good as home. News from the 'Radio Naba' music chart

The article discusses the emergence of the dance punk band Adult DVD from Leeds, England, which gained popularity during the COVID-19 lockdown and has recently released their first single under a new record label.

Feb 21 • 10:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The missing link of Arthur Russell

An anthology of The Necessaries, the 'new wave' group that Arthur Russell was part of, reveals a visionary repertoire that predated punk and electro.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

From Punk to Romantic. Charli XCX plays on Torrential Heights

Charli XCX is performing in a concert featuring her evolution from punk influences to romantic themes.

Feb 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Djonga complains about police at 'punk circle' during Carnival show in Recife and reports police aggression against fans; VIDEO

Rapper Djonga condemned police violence against fans during his concert at the Recife Carnival, calling for respect for the punk culture that defines his shows.

Feb 18 • 20:09 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

'Tell Them Not to Kill Me': This is the Mexican Band that Curated Dua Lipa's 'Sunday List' on 'Service 95'

Dua Lipa has invited the lesser-known Mexican post-punk band 'Diles que no me maten' to curate her 'Sunday List' on her platform 'Service 95'.

Feb 18 • 16:09 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Punk Nostalgia: Should I Ask the Butler to Hit Me in the Face?

The article reflects on punk nostalgia in a London hotel suite, the former rehearsal space of the Sex Pistols, questioning the future of punk in its 2026 anniversary year.

Feb 17 • 13:13 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Gogol Bordello returns with a new album and will shake up 'Summer Sound 2026' this summer

The American gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello has released their new studio album 'We Mean It, Man!' and is set to perform at the Summer Sound 2026 festival in the Baltic region this summer.

Feb 13 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Andrew Ranken has died

Andrew Ranken, longtime drummer of The Pogues, has passed away at the age of 72, as confirmed by the band.

Feb 12 • 12:55 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Andrew Ranken, The Pogues drummer nicknamed 'the Clobberer,' dead at 72

Andrew Ranken, the iconic drummer of The Pogues, has passed away at the age of 72, as announced by the band on social media.

Feb 11 • 23:43 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Pogues drummer Andrew Ranken has passed away

Andrew Ranken, the long-time drummer for the Irish-English folk-punk band The Pogues, has died at the age of 72, according to the band's official announcement.

Feb 11 • 15:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

The end of memorable in the TikTok era: "A musical career is not built by a hit"

The article discusses how the impact of virality on TikTok diminishes the lasting value of music and cultural moments, according to artist Sara Abad.

Feb 10 • 23:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

In photos: Fito Páez and Sofía Gala performed together on stage, after rumors of romance

Fito Páez and Sofía Gala shared a stage performance amidst romance rumors while Gala appeared with her punk band Fea in Palermo.

Feb 6 • 14:21 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

Live Album by Punk Band Bad Brains: The Spit Hits the Microphone

The US punk band Bad Brains releases the chaotic live album "Building Babylon at the Bayou" featuring recordings from 1980.

Feb 6 • 07:19 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Polupani Lončić Brings Punk Rock Spectacle to Boogaloo on April 25, First Performers Announced!

Zagreb is set to host the inaugural Polupani Lončić punk rock event at Boogaloo on April 25, celebrating the genre's impact across generations with performances from various influential bands.

Feb 5 • 11:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

INTERVIEW: Pisarad, punk rock and wheelchair: The life of Iron Maiden's first singer ended painfully

The documentary film 'Di'Anno: The Lost Singer of Iron Maiden' directed by Wes Orshoski showcases the struggles and vulnerabilities of Paul Di'Anno, the band's first vocalist, as he faced fear and hardship in the face of a debilitating condition.

Feb 4 • 18:26 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Is there a fight in the house? The bloody inheritance battle of the Ramones band has come to an end

The long-running feud between Linda Cummings-Ramone and Mickey Leigh over the legacy of the iconic punk band has finally reached a resolution, according to Billboard.

Feb 4 • 14:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

“Dead men do not rape”: Delilah Bon and the new punk feminist vanguard

Delilah Bon, a British singer known for her provocative and combative songs, has canceled her U.S. tour citing security concerns, embodying a shift in narrative within alternative music.

Feb 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Vans Warped Tour Mexico 2026: dates, tickets, and first confirmed bands

The Vans Warped Tour Mexico 2026 has announced its dates, ticket prices, and first confirmed bands, adding to the growing list of musical events in Mexico City.

Feb 2 • 22:45 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Sid Vicious, the Romantic of the Rubble

The article discusses Sid Vicious as the romantic figure of punk, reflecting on his role as the bassist of the Sex Pistols and the band's brief yet impactful legacy.

Feb 2 • 06:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Siouxsie And The Banshees star Kenny Morris dies aged 68

Kenny Morris, a founding member of Siouxsie and the Banshees, has passed away at the age of 68, with no cause of death revealed.

Jan 16 • 17:15 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Chilean musician Álvaro is dead: The man with the singing nose

Chilean musician Álvaro Peña-Rojas, known for his unique style and as a pioneering figure in the punk genre, has passed away at the age of 82 after a notable career spanning decades.

Jan 13 • 12:59 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Inga Humpe turns 70: Dingdong at 36 degrees

Inga Humpe, a significant figure in German pop music known for her work in punk, Neue Deutsche Welle, and electronic dance music, celebrates her 70th birthday.

Jan 13 • 05:52 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

She Was Called a Punk Grandma, But She Was Actually Born a Poet, a Woman Who Disdained the Idea of Being a Rock Star

The article reflects on a woman's life, her rejection of rock stardom, and her artistic journey as a poet while living a modest life with her family.

Jan 11 • 22:00 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

Fehlfarben bassist Micha Kemner has died: funky punk without personal pronouns

Micha Kemner, the bassist of Fehlfarben and a pioneer of the punk scene in West Germany, has passed away.

Jan 11 • 12:25 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

New Album by Dry Cleaning: Blood on the Screen

London post-punk band Dry Cleaning releases a new album titled 'Secret Love', featuring dark melodies and lyrics that reflect the gloomy world situation.

Jan 8 • 17:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

"Punk Rocky": Beating Cops, ICE, Winona Ryder

The new music video by rapper A$AP Rocky was tragically released during a week when an ICE officer shot an apparently innocent woman in Minneapolis, highlighting the grotesque reality of contemporary society.

Jan 8 • 13:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Why are these 20 albums that turn 50 in 2026 so good

The article discusses the significance of 20 influential albums released in 1976, highlighting the emergence of punk music and notable artists such as the Ramones, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, and Joni Mitchell.

Jan 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Punk in the late 1980s: Pussy Galore shows the straight-edge pope the middle finger

The article discusses the punk scene in Augsburg during the late 1980s, highlighting the conflict between puritans and anarchists.

Jan 6 • 10:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

The Ladies at the Raves

The article discusses women attending illegal New Year's raves in Granada and highlights a viral video featuring two local residents wishing to return to the event.

Jan 5 • 23:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

A blistering heatwave, scorching politics and the red hot Sex Pistols, welcome to 1976!

The summer of 1976 marked a notable period in Britain characterized by extreme heat, political upheaval, and the innovative punk music scene epitomized by the Sex Pistols.

Jan 3 • 18:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Zagreb Residents Adore Them: Discover the Secret of Belarusian Post-Punk

The beloved Belarusian post-punk band Nürnberg will perform in Zagreb on February 12, featuring songs from their recent album 'Adkaz' and a cover of Black Sabbath's song.

Dec 29 • 18:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Turnstile, hardcore meets the mass audience

The Baltimore band Turnstile has transformed its fast punk into a massive phenomenon, concluding their European tour in Madrid, and expanding the hardcore scene beyond expectations.

Dec 29 • 04:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Longtime guitarist of famous band who performed in Arena Zagreb in 2022 has passed away

Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist of the British post-punk band The Cure, has died at the age of 65 after a brief illness, as announced by the band with deep sorrow.

Dec 27 • 08:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Amy Taylor, singer of 'Amyl & The Sniffers': from selling nuts to opening for AC/DC

Australian punk singer Amy Taylor is being recognized as a feminist icon in the music industry, with her band supporting her prominent role and helping to amplify her message.

Dec 26 • 04:30 UTC

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