Is punk rock a genre… or a mindset?

In this episode of Tracks On Trial, Sam George, Amy Jo, and Andy dive into the history, evolution, and enduring chaos of punk rock, from politically explosive early classics to modern experimental acts pushing rebellion into entirely new territory.

Featuring discussions on Sex Pistols’ God Save the Queen, Stiff Little Fingers, MC5, black midi, Green Day, Gallows, Sugarcult and more, this episode explores how punk evolved from raw political protest into hardcore, emo, pop-punk, experimental noise, and avant-garde art-punk.

We discuss:

• Why punk music remains culturally rebellious
• How God Save the Queen became a political flashpoint
• Punk storytelling and emotional honesty
• Distortion, imperfection, and aggressive musical identit ...