American Underground

American Underground music, rising from the DIY ethos of the late 1970s and early 1980s, is like a glorious middle finger aimed at mainstream trends, often bubbling up from urban basements and shabby garages. It’s characterised by a disregard for polished production, with a sound ranging from lo-fi punk to experimental noise, proving that a dodgy recording in a mum’s attic can be a work of art, if only because it distracts us from the mundanity of our own lives. This genre’s impact? Well, it has spawned communities where the word 'sellout' is hurled like confetti at anyone who dares to er, make a living from music—bless their hearts.