Articles related to "Post Punk"



Indie Rock: Post-punk vs. Post-rock
When reading album descriptions or quick reviews, its easy to confuse these two indie genres - and many do. However, they have some considerable differences.
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Venus in Furs, Streetwalkin' Cheetahs, and other oddities: The Proto-Punks
Great underground bands of the late 1960's and early 1970's, such as the Velvet Underground, the Stooges, and the MC5, would greatly influence the sound and the look of post-punk.
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“Joy Division: the greatest rock band of all time? Part 1”
Joy Division is one of the most critically acclaimed rock groups of all time. Despite their relatively short career, the band was the most important of the post-punk groups, and their influence on indie and underground rock is both lasting and legendary. Yet they have never been a household name. Who were Joy Division, and why are they so important to rock and roll?
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Bauhaus and the Birth of Gothic Rock
21st century goth music in all its permutations had a common root in a vampiric single from the late 1970s.
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Cookbook Review: Veganomicon
Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero of Post Punk Kitchen fame have released their third cookbook with 250 all-purpose eggless and dairy-free recipes.
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Dark Entries that weren't
In the late 1980's and early 1990's, the gothic scene was a vibrant circus of visceral rock and roll. We've got your crush with black eyeliner right here.
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Joy Division Documentary Review
A new Joy Division documentary discusses the band's powerful music. In addition, the tense dynamic within the band is explored via interviews and archival footage.
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Joy Division, Part Two
Joy Division, at the dawn of the 1980's, was one of the most talented rock bands on the planet. Their demise was as shocking and unexpected as it was disappointing.
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Test Your Post-Punk IQ
Many young bands, from Deftones to Interpol, claim to be influenced by the great artists of post-punk. But what do you really know about the groups of the late 1970s and early 1980s? We've got you covered here, with this post-punk IQ test.
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The 20 Greatest Post-Punk Artists of the 1980s
A list of 20 of the greats post-punk artists of the 1980s.
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The New Faces of Electronic Rock
The union of electro-rock and synth pop is producing bands with captivating new sounds and a talent for making us dance.
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The punk era ends; post-punk is born
As the 1970's end, the post-punk movement arises from the ashes of punk rock. Armed with a Do It Yourself attitude, the art-damaged music of social unrest and economic uncertainty becomes a viable force.
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The Smiths vs. Echo and the Bunnymen: Who was better?
The Moz or Mac the Mouth? Or more importantly, the Smiths or Echo and the Bunnymen? We examine the critical evidence right here.
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The Varied Fashions of the Gothic Subculture
Though the gothic subculture sprang largely from musical movements, the goth look is nearly as important, and can be just as variable as the music.
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Days of the New...Who?
You’re probably wondering what second-wave grunge band Days of the New are doing in a series featuring post punk. Well, wonder no longer; I’ll explain it all, and how this unlikely band from Louisville, Kentucky invented a whole new genre.
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Known Pleasures: Joy Division's Substance at the end of an era
As a companion to the New Order album of the same name from the previous year, the posthumous Joy Division record "Substance" collected singles and rarities from the band’s brief career, including several tracks from their early days, when they were known as Warsaw.
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Interpol: Joy Division-lite or Post Punk Superstars?
They sound more like Yo La Tengo or Luna than Joy Division. So why does everyone keep comparing Interpol to Ian Curtis? We've got the evidence at hand...
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The Electro Bands You Ought to Know
Electronic rock has been reinvented with each generation, and this year's breakout artists are continuing to raise the bar.
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Grant Hart: Hot CD Waxes Nostagic
Grant Hart used to play drums for the fastest punk band alive, Husker Du. Now he raids the 60's for high powered modern mayhem. Hot Wax Is A Happening.
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Bauhaus, Part Two
By the fall of 1982, the post-punk movement was in full swing. As gothic bands delivered new wave records from England to the United States, Bauhaus were trying to break out of the very genre they had created. To do so would involve a groaning creative shift within the band.
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Bauhaus, Part One
Bauhaus are a towering legend in post punk rock and roll. But the band that invented goth also did far more, much to the chagrin of Peter Murphy's critics...and to the delight of Bauhaus' legion of fans.
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Lo-Fi Rock Band, Women
Women's self-titled debut album is receiving critical acclaim for their lo-fi, psychedelic music that sounds similar to 1960s Velvet Underground.
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Psychedelic Furs Reunite For Spring Tour
The Psychedelic Furs are back together ten years after breaking up. They're on tour and plan on recording a new album together.
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Brand New and Glassjaw: Concert Review
Following the release of their 4th album, Daisy, Brand New went on tour promoting both new material and a new musical focus which was not unlike their L.I. predecessors.
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Punk Books
A handful of books written about the punk genre that every music fan should add to their collection.
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Shot By Both Sides - The Return of Magazine
The long-awaited return of post-punk legends Magazine has been a success thanks to sell-out gigs and prime time TV appearances.
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Godfathers of Gothic, Roots of Goth in the 1970s
The musical roots of Goth define the subculture and its love of the dark side. In the 1970s, a handful of bands led the way for this brand of alternative music.
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Diabetic Cookbooks, Magazines, Websites
There is lots of terrific information available online and in print to help diabetics prepare healthy, low-sugar meals.
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Egg Replacement in Baking
Eggs can be easily replaced in almost recipe, whether the baker underestimated how many they had in their fridge, or if a vegan dish is desired.
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The Police
Sure, Sting is an arrogant egomaniac who hasn’t made a relevant rock album in years. But when he was with the Police, Sting, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland were only one of the best rock bands on the planet.
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Danceable Doom: Sisters Of Mercy
Sisters of Mercy took the dark mood of goth and added rich layers of keyboards, creating a new kind of "danceable doom." See how Andrew Eldritch, a bunch of session musicians and a drum machine became one of the greatest and most innovative of post-punk bands.
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Vegan With A Vengeance
Vegan With A Vengeance has been called the vegan "Joy of Cooking". But you don't have to be a vegan to enjoy the delicious and healthy recipes in this cookbook.
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Lightweight Heroes and Synth-Pop Ghosts
In the aftermath of post-punk, new wave bands experimented with styles like New Romanticsm and dance rock. Although they are all but forgotten now, in the early 1980’s, bands like Thompson Twins, the Fixx, and OMD were a bridge between the DIY/punk movement and the U.K. “acid house” era of the late ‘80’s and early '90's.
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Best of 2001
The top 10 CDs of the year 2001.
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March 2001's Best New CDs - Part 2
Review of new CDs from Billy Idol, Kleenex/Lilliput, Kudu, Love Tractor, Katt Lowe, Maggi, Pierce & EJ, Semisonic, Toadies, ECW 2: Anarchy Rocks, W.A.S.P. and Wes Hollywood Show
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“Jonathan, Jonathan? We wanna know something.”
Jonathan Richman was one of the leading lights of the proto-punk movement. As the leader of the Modern Lovers, Richman hung with the Velvet Underground and Andy Warhol, and made barn-burning Lps with unforgettable, unhinged rockabilly-influenced songs like “Roadrunner” and “She Cracks.”
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Coachella Music Festival Celebrates First Decade
The 2009 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival lineup ranges from eclectic, groundbreaking and more traditional rock, punk, R&B and alternate artists.
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Cocteau Twins Reunite
The '80s band Cocteau Twins are reuniting.
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Movie Review: Trade
From the writer of The Motorcycle Diaries, this uneven movie delves into the sordid world of human trafficking.
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The Brothers Martin
Tooth & Nail Records drops "The Brothers Martin" on January 23rd, a truly joyful collaboration from two prolific songwriters who had the good fortune to be born brothers.
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Accelerate: The New R.E.M. Album
After the relative disappointment of R.E.M.'s last release, 2004's 'Around The Sun', the American trio have hit a fantastic return to form with 2008's 'Accelerate'.
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American Music Club Returns
American Music Club's The Golden Age turns down the volume and switches on the late-night reflection on one of the year's best albums.
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Being Vegan
Being a Vegan is more than a dietary change, it is a lifestyle choice. Vegans choose not to exploit animals in every aspect of their lives.
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Best Alternative Songs about Work
Many songs have been written about the trials and tribulations of thankless jobs. Here are some of those songs that musicians have dedicated to working class heroes.
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Built to Spill is Built to Last
Profile of Built To Spill and their CD Ancient Melodies of the Future.
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Cinematic Fashion Muses
It's no secret that Hollywood has a huge impact on fashion. If you need inspiration, here are five movies to take your wardrobe in a new direction.
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Concert Ticket Christmas Gift Ideas
How better to wow your music loving friends and family this holiday season than with tickets to see their favourite band live? Find the hottest ticket ideas here.
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Cool Kids of Techno Music
If Daft Punk, Cassius, et al. were the postmodern electro music makers, mining the 1980s for clicks and beeps, the groups here are (forgive!) post-postmodern.
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Groovin' Bass Divas
Catch the groove of the rocking women on bass of the 1980s and 1990s.This is a little history lesson including some of my favorite bass players of the past.
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Isle of Wight Festival 2007
The Isle of Wight Festival has become an annual gathering of old, established and postively new bands. This article focuses on the newcomers at the 2007 event.
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