Are We About to Experience a Punk Revival?

In a time where the music charts are dominated by radio friendly over produced junk it seems about time for the spirit of punk to once again rise up and force it's way into the mainstream. More and more bands are appearing and rebelling against the generic noise that is modern pop music.

It feels like the scene has been secretly growing for years, evolving without anyone noticing all across the country. Even a band like Slaves, who despite having an edge slightly too smooth to channel the true spirit of punk, are still pushing out angry and rebellious music to a mass audience.

Savages

We've seen bands such as Fat White Family, Eagulls, Savages, Drenge and Girl Band build up a fan base that would have never been possible 5 years ago. These bands have provided a refreshing alternative to the Mumford and Sons hangover that is current mainstream indie. There's only so much Bastille and The 1975 a person can take before the 'anarchy in the UK' attitude takes hold and we begin to long for the next Sid Vicious to appear and give the people a voice.

HMLTD

This year has seen yet more exciting new bands arrive within the scene, Goat Girl, HMLTD and Cabbage take centre stage and bring more frustration to a scene already brimming with anger. The working class is once again not represented by their government. The UK is ruled by oppressive Tory leadership, with a prime minister who deserves an Oscar for her perfect portrayal of Margaret Thatcher. Alternative music is reflecting that anger, as more and more bands with the true punk rock attitude appear and continue to gain popularity, it's hard not to feel like we're on the verge of something big.


I don't for a second believe any of these bands are ever going to have a number 1 single but I do believe they have enough momentum to cause a stir, to shake up society and give people an outlet to express their anger. Regardless of what happens it seems that alternative music once again has gained an edge, we once again live in a country that has a truly uncorrupt punk scene and perhaps it's best it stays under the mainstream's radar as to not to become another capitalist venture. All we can do however, is wait and see what happens but for the first time in a long time, alternative music is exciting again, it feels original and personal and really thats what music should be about.