Modern Punk's Roots

In the 1980's, liberal minds felt much animosity toward the policies being implemented.

There were also loose ends that needed to be tied. After the infamous Vietnam War, a band known as the Dead Kennedys wrote what has become their most famous song, "Holiday in Cambodia". It satirizes the idealist American while depicting the brutal genocide done by Pol Pot in Cambodia.



The Dead Kennedys also talked about domestic problems. Another song from the same album as the aforementioned, "California Uber Alles", discusses the "hippie-facist" fantasy then and current governor of California Jerry Brown wanted for his state.

If you've ever heard California referred to as "Commiefornia", Jerry Brown is the reason why.

The Musical Revolution

Music can change people. Music can bring people together. At concerts, nobody cares what you look like. Everyone's there to share in the joy of liking the same king of music.

Combine this power with a political message, and you have the power to change the world.

Punk and politics have gone hand-in-hand since the 70's, with bands such as the Sex Pistols promoting songs about anarchy.



Music can make people care about anything, and many bands have used this in order to pertain to an educated audience that is aware of corruption and social injustice.

Bands have made careers out of writing about problems in the world. These include Dead Kennedys, Bad Religion, Rise Against, Minor Threat, The Clash, and Anti-Flag. Bands like Green Day, The Offspring, and NOFX have also taken a crack at enlightening their listeners.

This blog contains examples just a few of these artists, and I encourage everyone reading this to give these bands a try.