Proto-punk

Proto-punk is a raw, energetic, and often rebellious music genre that emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s, laying the groundwork for the punk rock explosion. It is characterized by its gritty, garage rock sound, stripped-down instrumentation, and a defiant, anti-establishment attitude. Bands like The Lewd and Feederz infused aggressive guitar riffs with politically charged lyrics, while others like Willie Alexander and the Boom Boom Band injected a sense of spontaneity and experimentation into their performances. Proto-punk embodies a blend of rockabilly energy, psychedelia influences, and a DIY ethos, pushing musical boundaries and setting the stage for punk's later evolution.

Latest Proto-punk Release
undefined album image
Killer Klowns (Re-Recorded)
Single - Released May 9, 2025
Top Artists Spotify Logo
Ramones
Lou Reed
The Kinks
T. Rex
Patti Smith
Dead Kennedys
Top Playlists
The Sound of Deep Punk Rock 50 Proto-punk artists
The Sound of Early US Punk 41 Proto-punk artists
The Sound of Portland Punk 14 Proto-punk artists
The Sound of Rhythm Rock 14 Proto-punk artists
Nugglets 10 Proto-punk artists
The Sound of Deep Hardcore Punk 8 Proto-punk artists

RecentMusic users are tracking 310 Proto-punk artists for new releases, and have access to the full timeline of 1,948 releases .

Join them and feed your new music addiction, and add the Proto-punk artists you love!

Get Started Browse Arists
  1. May 9, 2025
  2. May 9
  3. May 9
  4. April 30
  5. April 25
  6. April 25
  7. April 19
  8. April 4
  9. March 27
  10. March 27
  11. March 24
  12. March 21
  13. March 21
  14. March 14
  15. March 14
  16. March 13
  17. March 13
  18. March 12
  19. March 10
  20. March 7
  21. March 5
  22. February 28
  23. February 27
  24. February 20
  25. February 15
  26. February 14
  27. February 13
  28. February 7
  29. February 7
  30. February 5
  31. February 4
  32. January 31
  33. January 31
  34. January 31
  35. January 29
  36. January 26
  37. January 24
  38. January 10
  39. January 10
  40. January 3