Introduction: Punk Is Alive — Just Listen
If you think punk peaked in 1977, you’re missing the best part:
Punk is evolving right now — louder, smarter, more global, more diverse than ever.
Here are 10 modern punk bands every 2025 playlist deserves.
1. Nova Twins (UK)
Afro-futurist punk duo.
Earth-shattering bass.
Sci-fi visuals.
Lyrics with teeth.
They’re the future.
2. The Linda Lindas (US)
Teen punk angels with real joy and real rage.
They remind us that punk belongs to kids, too.
3. Bob Vylan (UK)
Grime + punk + righteous anger.
Anti-racist, anti-authoritarian, unstoppable.
4. Otoboke Beaver (Japan)
Mathy chaos.
Wild tempos.
Bullet-train energy.
Impossible not to love.
5. Marjinal (Indonesia)
Street punk with purpose.
Political, heartfelt, survival-based.
DIY heroes.
6. Scowl (US)
New hardcore royalty.
Aggressive but intentional.
7. Dream Nails (UK)
Queer feminist punk.
Fun, funny, deeply political.
8. Big Joanie (UK)
Black feminist punk trio.
Warm, experimental, melodic, powerful.
9. Amyl and the Sniffers (Australia)
High-energy, messy, charismatic chaos.
Pure fun.
10. Fury (US)
West Coast hardcore with emotional intelligence.
Brutal, beautiful, cathartic.
Conclusion: Modern Punk Is a World Tour
If punk is dead, someone forgot to tell the entire planet.
Start with this list.
You’ll fall down a rabbit hole — and come out louder.
