Art punk is a genre characterized by its eclectic blend of avant-garde experimentation, new wave sensibilities, and punk's raw energy. Emerging in the late 1970s, art punk drew on the artistic and intellectual currents of the time, incorporating elements of art rock, post-punk, and new wave. Defining musical characteristics include complex rhythms, unconventional instrumentation, and poetic, often spoken-word vocals. The genre's heyday was in the early 1980s, with a cultural significance that lay in its challenge to traditional rock music's boundaries and its embracing of artistic expression and intellectual curiosity. Art punk's relationship to other genres is marked by its fusion of punk's rebellious spirit with the experimentation of art rock and the avant-garde. Notable elements that set it apart include its use of dissonance, atonality, and unconventional song structures, creating a unique sound that is both challenging and captivating.

45 Pounds

YHWH Nailgun

Album - 10 Tracks - Released March 21, 2025