How to get into proto-punk
proto-punk: subgenre of rock music northsound.fm covers 47 proto-punk artists with curated starting points for each.
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Common questions
What's the best way to get into proto-punk?
Start with The Kinks's "BBC Sessions: 1964–1977". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into proto-punk.
Who are the best proto-punk artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for proto-punk include The Kinks, Frank Zappa and Patti Smith. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is proto-punk?
subgenre of rock music