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The Sound of Boston Punk

“The Sound of Boston Punk” is a crash course in the grit, swagger, and energy that’s defined the city’s punk scene for decades. From early hardcore acts like Negative FX and Jerry's Kids to the heart-on-sleeve street punk of The Ducky Boys and The Bruisers, this playlist strings together the raw spirit of working-class rebellion and underground culture that Boston punk thrives on. It's stacked with blue-collar anthems like Blood For Blood’s “White Trash Anthem” and Dropkick Murphys’ signature shout-along “I’m Shipping Up To Boston,” alongside deeper cuts from bands like Stray Bullets and Razors In The Night.

The lineup spans generations and subgenres—from the ska-punk lift of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones to the straight-ahead aggression of Slapshot, the introspective grit of Bryan McPherson, and the melodic edge of bands like The Explosion and Far From Finished. Whether it’s the nostalgia-laced “Orange Line” by Death & Taxes or the no-frills fury of The Kings of Nuthin’, this playlist serves up a full spectrum of Boston punk, capturing both its hardcore roots and its more modern, hook-driven takes. It’s a rough-edged, no-nonsense mix with attitude to spare.

Everybody Out! 3 tracks
The Showcase Showdown 3 tracks
The Welch Boys 3 tracks
Mark Lind & The Unloved 3 tracks
Slapshot 3 tracks
Darkbuster 3 tracks
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