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In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, the hosts introduce themselves and issue a COA (Correction of Attribution) before diving into their topic of the day.
The concept of punk music can be difficult to define and elicits a strong reaction from true fans. While proto-punk sounds like rock and roll, punk bands like The Clash offer a combination of melody and attitude that can appeal to a broad audience.
The punk movement is rooted in rebellion against the long and drawn-out songs of bands like Led Zeppelin and the desire for short, powerful tracks which inspired punk classics, such as the Circle Jerks' Wasted, which is just 52 seconds long. Bands like the Chocolate Watch Band were also proto-punk influences, with their garage rock style resonating among the punk music scene.
The speaker explains the difference in guitar styles between punk and blues, demonstrating the rhythmic patterns of each.
The Australian punk rock scene had a few bands lay the groundwork including Cheap Nasties and The Saints, but it was the band called Death that formed a punk band in 1971 which helped ignite the movement.
The heroin culture in the punk music scene served as a badge of distinction and separating factor for the bands, and became a common thread between them rather than their music. It is often overlooked that heroin was a significant component that contributed to the foundation of the punk music genre.
The emergence of punk coincided with a shift in equipment and recording gear in the mid-1970s, leading to the commodification of the genre by the music industry. The first punk single is considered to be The Dam's New Rose in November 1976, but the genre quickly spread through influential individuals like a young Morrissey who reported on the scene for New Music Express.
Learn how DIY punk bands released their own records and set the tone for the punk music scene. Independent record stores around the UK helped distribute these homemade records outside the influence of record companies.
During the punk rock era, many bands such as The Sex Pistols, The Jam, and The Stranglers were quickly signed to major record labels like EMI, Polydor, and CBS. Despite this initial frenzy, some bands like the Buzzcocks returned underground and punk rock continued to have an impact.
Dave Grohl did a ten part documentary series where he played the music of different cities and helped form labels to release albums and sign other bands.
The podcast discusses the development of punk music in Minneapolis, LA, and DC in the US, as well as the influence of glam rock on punk in the UK. It also examines the differing attitudes towards punk in the US versus the UK.
In this podcast, the host delves into the connection between our brains and experiences by exploring unconventional questions. One highlight includes a discussion about the origins of punk fashion and the significance of Richard Hell's style.
The punk aesthetic has evolved over the years with a variety of styles and fashion choices. While once defined by rules and regulations, the punk scene now embraces greater diversity and creativity to push ever forward, breaking down barriers and rigid definitions.
A discussion about the true punk movement and how it relates to Green Day's perceived punk identity. The conversation delves into the idea of punks sticking their middle finger up to money and what it means to be a true punk.
This episode is about the body's need to evacuate even if it hasn't eaten, and it suggests going to local libraries to learn about punk music instead.
Can we create new senses for humans? Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman tackles unusual questions that uncover the relationship between the brain and our experiences.