Crank Wave

Crank wave is a genre characterized by its frenetic energy, driving rhythms, and often dissonant instrumentation. Emerging in the 2010s, it draws from post-punk, garage rock, and art rock traditions, with a strong emphasis on lyrical intensity and poetic storytelling. The genre's sound is marked by thunderous drumming, distorted guitars, and raw, emotive vocals that veer from spoken word to screamed crescendos. Crank wave's cultural significance lies in its rejection of mainstream polish, embracing instead a DIY ethos and a sense of urgency that speaks to the anxieties of a post-millennial generation. With its raw, avant-garde edge, crank wave sets itself apart from more polished indie rock styles, forging a unique sonic identity that's both chaotic and cathartic.

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Danger in Fives
Album - 11 Tracks - Released August 8, 2025
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Wet Leg
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Viagra Boys
Grian Chatten
Parquet Courts
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    909
    1 tracks
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    JIVE
    3 tracks
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    Scene
    1 tracks
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    909
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    JIVE
    3 tracks
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    Scene
    1 tracks
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    CPR
    2 tracks
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