Punk | Vibepedia

Punk originated in the mid-1970s, primarily in the [[united-kingdom|United Kingdom]] and [[united-states|United States]], as a reaction against the perceived excesses of mainstream rock music. The genre is characterized by its fast-paced, high-energy sound, often featuring simple chord progressions, raw vocals, and anti-establishment lyrics. Key figures such as [[ramones|Ramones]] and [[sex-pistols|Sex Pistols]] helped shape the punk movement, which has since branched out into various subgenres like [[hardcore-punk|hardcore punk]], [[post-punk|post-punk]], and [[pop-punk|pop punk]]. Punk's influence can be seen in later genres like [[grunge|grunge]] and [[alternative-rock|alternative rock]], with bands like [[nirvana|Nirvana]] and [[radiohead|Radiohead]] drawing inspiration from punk's energy and ethos.