Tag: SUBCULTURE
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Underground Music And Skate Culture: Watch New Short Film “Intense Energy: Sounds Of Skateboarding,” Including Zach De La Rocha, Ian MacKaye, Steve Caballero, And More
Trust Records, in partnership with VANS, has released Intense Energy: Sounds Of Skateboarding, a 22-minute short film. Directed by Coan Buddy Nichols, the film explores the intersection of skateboarding and underground music, featuring pioneer skaters like Tony Alva and Mike Carroll. Musicians like Zack de la Rocha and Ian MacKaye attest to the mutual inspiration…
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“Anarcho-Punk: Music And Resistance In London 1977–1988” by David Insurrection (Earth Island Books)
David Insurrection’s Anarcho-Punk: Music and Resistance in London 1977–1988 is a literary exploration of one most radical subcultures in punk rock music. The book is not only a chronicle of anarcho punk movement but showcases its transformative impact on music, politics, and activism. Through careful research and an intimate understanding of the movement, Insurrection paints…
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Earth Island Books Released “Anarcho-Punk: Music And Resistance In London 1977-1988” By David Insurrection
‘Anarcho-Punk: Music and Resistance in London 1977-1988’ by David Insurrection is the distillation of three years work. It’s the story of an oft overlooked scene. Anarcho-punk in the 1980s truly rocked the boat. Much more than music it set out to change the world and in a not insignificant way did just that. It inspired…
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The Books We Read In 2024
It has been a wild ride through an expansive literal universe this year and we had so much fun reading these books. As you can see, there’s something for everyone, so pick your favorite genre and support these authors and Earth Island Books by purchasing their books. The Fire Still Burns : Music Inspired By…
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Dear Smash Hits, We’re From Scotland! By Alastair MacDonald Jackson (Earth Island Books)
“Dear Smash Hits, We’re From Scotland!” by Alastair MacDonald Jackson is an illuminating deep dive into Scotland’s rich, yet often overlooked, independent music scene. Rather than focusing on well-trodden narratives from global music capitals like London or New York, Jackson shifts the lens to the edges of Scotland, uncovering a wealth of musical history and…
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Tattoos & Punk Rock: A Cultural Evolution, Shared Rebellion & Identity
Tattoos and punk rock share a rich, intertwined history that reflects a broader cultural dialogue about rebellion, identity, and self-expression. Both tattoos and punk rock music emerged as powerful symbols of nonconformity, often challenging societal norms and expressing individuality. This piece explores their connection, examining how they influence and reinforce each other in various ways.…
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The Correlation Between Graffiti Art Culture And Punk Rock Movement
Introduction The late 20th century witnessed the emergence of two rebellious cultural phenomena: graffiti art and punk rock. Both originated as counter-cultural movements that challenged mainstream norms and expressed dissatisfaction with societal constraints. This paper examines how graffiti art culture contributed to the punk rock movement, focusing on their shared ethos, visual symbology, and mutual…
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