Protopunk

Protopunk emerged in the late 1960s, primarily in the United States, as a cheeky precursor to punk rock, proving that counterculture doesn't require a proper dress code or musical prowess. It's characterised by raw, stripped-down sounds that feel like someone took a garage band and exploded it in a fit of rebellion, often featuring angst-ridden lyrics and a do-it-yourself attitude. With its influence on the punk movement, protopunk shows that even music can pre-game its own revolution, leaving us with a delightful mess of audacity and chaos.