#punk-rock

#punk-rock

The Beatles and the Stones kicked things off in the '60s, but the Clash renounced both bands in '77. Duran Duran and Culture Club softened the edges with new pop in the '80s, which gave way to the Britpop moment and the Spice Girls' rewriting of the female pop handbook in the '90s. Amy Winehouse kicked off another wave in the 2000s, which Adele rode en route to becoming one of the best-selling artists of all time.

The Dickies were pop punk before pop punk was a thing, starting way back in '77 with catchy melodies, a nerdy sense of humor, and even some harmonizing. While other bands (who were sticking tighter to the punk orthodoxy) accused them of just being in it for a quick buck, the Dickies were winning over audiences with their musical chops, their quirky, playful lyrics, and wild stage presence (including a WHO-loving puppet penis named Stewart).

Grace sounds like she's having genuine fun making this music. Her past albums have been a blast to listen to, but seemed to come from Grace's pain and anger.

Kids participated in crafting paper marionettes and enjoyed the loud lounge music of Juanita y Juan while being entertained by vintage marionettes and stories from the band.

Olivia Rodrigo graced the stage at Lollapalooza Paris in a halter-neck crop top made of black and silver stripes with a shredded fringe effect.

Scot Gemmill was the first one to mention Oasis to me. He saw them play in Derby in a really small club called The Wherehouse in November 1993.

"We were throwing around the word anarchy a lot. Anarchy was just trying to take care of yourself and try to govern yourself and look out for yourself. Self-management, that type of anarchy," said Dave Dictor, vocalist of the band MDC.

After being introduced by Kimmel, the punk veterans tore through one of their most popular songs, which kicks off with the iconic deadpan line from guitarist Noodles: 'You gotta keep 'em separated.'

Canada's NoMeansNo have had a lot of labels slapped on them, being credited with playing and even helping to invent genres and subgenres from emo to jazz punk and hardcore.

"We've been joking about it for like 10 years: 'Wouldn't it be cool if Dance Hall Crashers got back together and we got to play with you guys?' So yeah, this is the coolest thing that could have ever happened."

Rikk's musical journey started before he picked up a pencil. At the age of four, he was given his first drum kit. Instantly, he realized that he had a natural sense of rhythm.

The festival-at-sea concept isn't new, with Sixthman organizing music cruises since 2001, offering over 25 curated experiences including the inaugural Little Steven's Underground Garage Cruise.

"It was really 'f- the establishment' ... we'd all had a pretty s- time at school and the rebelliousness and didn't like the establishment..."

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Riot Fest, boasting a strong lineup with major headliners returning and a diverse array of beloved artists.

A lot of people stay in their era... You have to be eternal. I don't mean you're gonna live forever. I mean, when the music moves, you move with it.