Post-punk

/pˈəʊstpˈʌŋk/

/pˈoʊstpˈʌŋk/

Post-punk

alternative rock music that emerged as a reaction to punk rock, characterized by experimental songwriting, unique soundscapes, and a focus on mood, atmosphere, and social commentary

Examples

1. Yeah I'm like, at a post-punk show.

2. Taking cues from artists like The Doors and The Velvet Underground, British post-punk groups, like Joy Division, Bauhaus, and The Cure, combined gloomy lyrics and punk dissonance with imagery inspired by the Victorian era, classic horror, and androgynous glam fashion.

3. This was something that came straight out of the late '70s post-punk scene.

4. Some argue Siouxsie and the Banshees was originally a punk band that transitioned to post-punk goth with their fourth album, Juju, in 1981.