Cowpunk

Cowpunk is a genre that fuses punk's energy and rebelliousness with the storytelling and twang of country music, creating a unique sound characterized by driving rhythms, jangly guitars, and often, a raw, DIY ethos. Emerging in the 1980s, particularly in the US, cowpunk drew from the same post-punk and new wave influences that spawned alternative rock, but with a distinctly roots-rock flavor. Artists associated with this genre often incorporated elements of folk, rockabilly, and Appalachian string band traditions, yielding a distinctive blend of rural grit and urban attitude. Cowpunk's cultural significance lies in its rejection of mainstream country's slick production and its embracing of punk's anti-establishment ethos, paving the way for future alt-country and Americana movements. Notable for its eclecticism and willingness to blend seemingly disparate styles, cowpunk has influenced a range of artists, from indie rock to folk-punk, and remains a testament to the creative power of genre-bending and musical hybridity.

Latest Cowpunk Release
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Made for Goodbyes
Single - Released June 27, 2025
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Wheeler Walker Jr.
The Presidents Of The United States Of America
Matanza
Meat Puppets
The Dead Milkmen
The Gun Club
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The Sound of Deathgrass 5 Cowpunk artists
Those Poor Bastards Top Radio 2 Cowpunk artists
Mark Lanegan Top Radio 2 Cowpunk artists
The Sound of Oklahoma Country 1 Cowpunk artist
Rap Workout (Running and Lifting) 1 Cowpunk artist
The Needle / Kosovo - Current 1 Cowpunk artist

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