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Post Punk Events in New York City
Post-punk emerged in the late 1970s as artists moved beyond the raw simplicity of punk rock to embrace experimentalism and art-rock sensibilities. Find upcoming Post Punk events in New York City below.
Upcoming Post Punk Events · New York City
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Evolfo, Windows, Mirror Tapes
Evolfo, Mirror Tapes, Windows, DJ Thrashlyn
neo-psychedelicacid rockpsychedelic rock
ALPHAVILLE
Johnny Dynamite, TORTURETWINN
Johnny Dynamite, TORTURETWINN
darkwavepost-punkcold wave
Public Records
Club Nihil Reunion Party
Grave, Swabby, Zefix, Negrarose, Ryan Walker, The Maldic!on, Robo
industrialpost-punkdarkwave
Producers Club Theaters
SAT 22 AUG
Primate House, Fish Hunt, Headfooter
Fish Hunt, Headfooter, Primate House
lo-fi indieslowcorenew wave
ALPHAVILLE
Komodos • Croaker • accomplice
Croaker, Komodos, accomplice
darkwavepost-punkcold wave
Union Pool
Joe Strummer Birthday Bash
Straight To Hell
punkreggaerockabilly
TV Eye
The Smiths Tribute NYC + The Cure Tribute: Staring at the Sea
The Smiths Tribute NYC, Staring At The Sea
rockindie rockpost-punk
Sony Hall
Music For The Masses: Dark 80s New Wave Nite
Alex English
new wavesynthpoppost-punk
TV Eye
SUN 23 AUG
Femcel Album Release Show
Skeleton Boy, Femcel, Adult Human Females, Gertie, Weegee, Tough Darling, IQUAN
darkwaveindie rockalternative rock
TV Eye
Highliter Rabies / Sic / Ounce
Highliter Rabies, Sic, Ounce
experimentalpunknoise rock
Trans-Pecos
The Grasping Straws // mMoron // Leslie Graves // Cold Fakes
mMoron, The Grasping Straws, Leslie Graves, Cold Fakes
anti-folkindie rockalternative rock
Gold Sounds Bar
MON 24 AUG
Sound profile
A vocal-driven, high-energy sound.
energy
72
danceability
62
valence
35
grit
58
organicness
55
commerciality
38
tempo
65
vocality
75
About Post Punk
Post-punk emerged in the late 1970s as artists moved beyond the raw simplicity of punk rock to embrace experimentalism and art-rock sensibilities. The genre is defined by its prominent, driving basslines and motoric drumming, often paired with jagged, non-traditional guitar work and an increasing integration of synthesizers or tape loops. Its atmosphere is typically moody, angular, and introspective, reflecting a shift from punk's external aggression to more complex, internalized expressions of existentialism and social critique. By blending the DIY ethics of punk with influences from dub, krautrock, and funk, post-punk established a creative foundation that directly informed the development of gothic rock, industrial, and alternative music.
Also known as: Postpunk
Parent genre:Rock
Post Punk events in New York City - FAQ
- What is Post Punk music?
- Post-punk emerged in the late 1970s as artists moved beyond the raw simplicity of punk rock to embrace experimentalism and art-rock sensibilities. The genre is defined by its prominent, driving basslines and motoric drumming, often paired with jagged, non-traditional guitar work and an increasing integration of synthesizers or tape loops. Its atmosphere is typically moody, angular, and introspective, reflecting a shift from punk's external aggression to more complex, internalized expressions of …
- What Post Punk events are in New York City?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Post Punk events in New York City - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Post Punk events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Post Punk music?
- Post Punk music scores high on vocality (75%), energy (72%), tempo (65%), and lower on commerciality (38%), valence (35%). These qualities shape the typical Post Punk sound at live events and club nights.
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