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Punk Events in New York City
Punk rock emerged in the mid-1970s as a raw, anti-establishment reaction to the perceived excesses of mainstream pop and progressive rock. Find upcoming Punk events in New York City below.
Upcoming Punk Events · New York City
SAT 15 AUG
SUN 16 AUG
Pregame Rituals // Alester // Silvera // Atrophy Wife
Pregame Rituals, Alester, Silvera, Atrophy Wife
indie rockalternative rockpunk
Gold Sounds Bar
Benefit Show & Vendor Market
Comply, Ventriloquist, Diabla, Deceit, DJ Duo Rochdi, Ballet de Tonantzin
mathcoremetalcorepunk
TV Eye
Cat Crash and Bad Static
Cat Crash, Bad Static
riot grrrlqueercorepunk
Purgatory
TUE 18 AUG
WED 19 AUG
THU 20 AUG
SAT 22 AUG
SUN 23 AUG
TUE 25 AUG
THU 27 AUG
David Bays / Bad Humors / Gavin Michaels
Gavin Michaels, Bad Humors, David Bays and the Achey Joints
punkalternative rockindie rock
Bridge and Tunnel Brewery
Jutes - Smile You're on Tour
Jutes, In Color, wilt
rockalternative rockpunk
Irving Plaza
Big D and the Kids Table, Matamoska
Big D and the Kids Table, Matamoska!
ska punkskapunk
TV Eye
FRI 28 AUG
SAT 29 AUG
SUN 30 AUG
Sound profile
A high-energy, raw sound.
energy
95
danceability
50
valence
45
grit
95
organicness
75
commerciality
30
tempo
90
vocality
80
About Punk
Punk rock emerged in the mid-1970s as a raw, anti-establishment reaction to the perceived excesses of mainstream pop and progressive rock. Defined by its high-energy, fast-paced tempos and stripped-down arrangements, it typically features heavily distorted electric guitars, aggressive drumming, and shouted or sneered vocals. Lyrically, it often explores political, social, and nihilistic themes, maintaining a minimalist musical structure rooted in garage rock and pub rock. This genre prioritizes a 'do-it-yourself' ethic over technical proficiency, resulting in a gritty, high-impact sound that paved the way for various alternative and hardcore sub-genres throughout the following decades.
Also known as: punk rock
Parent genre:Rock
Punk events in New York City - FAQ
- What is Punk music?
- Punk rock emerged in the mid-1970s as a raw, anti-establishment reaction to the perceived excesses of mainstream pop and progressive rock. Defined by its high-energy, fast-paced tempos and stripped-down arrangements, it typically features heavily distorted electric guitars, aggressive drumming, and shouted or sneered vocals. Lyrically, it often explores political, social, and nihilistic themes, maintaining a minimalist musical structure rooted in garage rock and pub rock. This genre prioritizes …
- What Punk events are in New York City?
- Mood tracks all upcoming 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 Punk events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Punk music?
- Punk music scores high on energy (95%), grit (95%), tempo (90%), and lower on valence (45%), commerciality (30%). These qualities shape the typical Punk sound at live events and club nights.
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