Punk

Raw, fast, and stripped-down rock music that emerged in the mid-1970s as a reaction to mainstream rock excess. Emphasized energy and attitude over technical proficiency.

The tags above show the period in which Punk emerged and is still active (1970s-present) and the typical tempo of its songs in beats per minute (150-200+ BPM); individual tracks can fall outside that range. The artists below are a starting point chosen for commercial impact, critical influence or genre-defining work, not a ranking.