skate punk
what it is
Skate Punk is a subgenre of Punk Rock popular amongst skateboarders. It started in the 80's, from the Nardcore punk scene in Oxnard, California. Both the subgenres tend to feature fast and aggressive songs, but Skate Punk tends to have more melody and harmonious vocals.
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What is skate punk?
Skate Punk is a subgenre of Punk Rock popular amongst skateboarders. It started in the 80's, from the Nardcore punk scene in Oxnard, California. Both the subgenres tend to feature fast and aggressive songs, but Skate Punk tends to have more melody and harmonious vocals.
What are good skate punk albums to start with?
Try Cheshire Cat by blink-182, Let's Talk About Feelings by Lagwagon, La Familia 013 by Charlie Brown Jr., and Heavy Petting Zoo by NOFX.
Who are some women making skate punk?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/skate-punk/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making skate punk, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-19