Japanese Punk Rock

Japanese punk rock is a vibrant and dynamic subgenre of punk that embodies the energetic spirit and rebellious ethos of its Western counterparts while infusing it with a distinctively Japanese aesthetic and cultural sensibility. Characterized by its raw, high-energy sound, catchy melodies, and often fast tempos, this genre encapsulates a wide range of emotions and themes, from youthful rebellion and social commentary to more introspective and personal narratives. Bands like ROTTENGRAFFTY, Shonen Knife, and 10-FEET have contributed to the genre's diversity by blending traditional punk elements with other genres such as ska, hardcore, and pop punk, creating a sound that is uniquely their own. Japanese punk rock appeals not only to punk aficionados but also to a broader audience, thanks to its infectious energy, innovative sounds, and the universal appeal of its underlying message of defiance and self-expression.

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Single - Released January 7, 2025

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10-FEET
B-DASH
BRAHMAN
Crystal Lake
Dizzy Sunfist
ELLEGARDEN
Four Get Me A Nots
GOOD4NOTHING
HEY-SMITH
HOTSQUALL
Hawaiian6
Husking Bee
Ken Yokoyama
NOISEMAKER
Nicotine
Northern19
ROTTENGRAFFTY
SHANK
SWANKY DANK
Shonen Knife
Snail Ramp
THE GENBAKU ONANIES
THE MODS
TOTALFAT
The BONEZ
The Discocks
The Pees
Thee Michelle Gun Elephant
Zunou Keisatsu
andymori
dustbox
10-FEET
ELLEGARDEN
Crystal Lake
HEY-SMITH
andymori
Thee Michelle Gun Elephant
ROTTENGRAFFTY
SHANK
BRAHMAN
The BONEZ
Ken Yokoyama
TOTALFAT
NOISEMAKER
THE MODS
dustbox
Shonen Knife
Hawaiian6
Snail Ramp
B-DASH
Dizzy Sunfist
Husking Bee
Northern19
The Pees
SWANKY DANK
GOOD4NOTHING
Four Get Me A Nots
Nicotine
HOTSQUALL
Zunou Keisatsu
THE GENBAKU ONANIES
The Discocks