Best Punk City

bannister · 06-28-2010, 05:39 AM

LA, definetely. I haven't had a chance to check out the scene at all recently, so, who knows. Maybe it really has gone to ****. All I know is that in the 80's it spawned some of the best bands in hardcore.

SF and Berkeley are a close second to me, but that's probably because I've lived in California my entire life. Gilman is still a great place to go.

bogey_j · 06-28-2010, 11:58 PM

New york City!

origin of punk

Vespertine · 11-06-2010, 11:54 PM

How about Australia?

The Saints were one of the first punk bands

They beat the Ramones by a couple of months.

From my hometown Brisbane, Australia.

Also, we have Radio Birdman (Sydney), Nick Cave (Melbourne), The Survivors (Brisbane), The Leftovers (Brisbane), The Screaming Tribesmen (Brisbane), The Celibate Rifles (Sydney) and Blowhard (a somewhat dodgy but fun Brisbane ska punk band my boyfriend's dad is a member of that's been kicking since 1989).

Brisbane can't compete with the notorious punk cities like London or New York, but figured I'll mention it

For a relatively small population Australia has, we're a pretty talented bunch

Alfred · 11-07-2010, 12:23 AM

I'm gonna have to go with Gainesville, FL. It may not have the largest wealth of bands (though Hot Water Music and Against Me! are both from there) but it is the headquarters of No Idea Records and the now-defunct Plan-It-X Records, not to mention that The Fest, one of, if not the most popular punk festival takes place there every year. Basically it has a lot of participation from residents.

Iggy Stardust · 11-08-2010, 04:18 PM

im gonna have to go ahead and say CT as far as a hardcore scene goes

Jedey · 11-12-2010, 06:36 AM

I vote Minneapolis, one of the first Punk bands started here in '75.

The Suicide Commandos - Burn It Down

**Janszoon** · 11-12-2010, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iggy Stardust

im gonna have to go ahead and say CT as far as a hardcore scene goes

CT isn't a city though.

TheBig3 · 11-12-2010, 08:09 AM

the first page of this thread is an insult to eardrums. London? Really?

Anyway, I think the Northeastern Cities of the U.S. are created to make punk music. On numbers I'd give it to NYC, but my hometown makes me cringe when I say that.

DoucheGuy · 12-16-2010, 09:52 PM

NYC and LA 'bout even.

BigSwede · 01-01-2011, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alfred

I'm gonna have to go with Gainesville, FL. It may not have the largest wealth of bands (though Hot Water Music and Against Me! are both from there) but it is the headquarters of No Idea Records and the now-defunct Plan-It-X Records, not to mention that The Fest, one of, if not the most popular punk festival takes place there every year. Basically it has a lot of participation from residents.

Wasn't Hated Youth from Gainesville?
That ep that was released a few years ago was great.

06-28-2010, 05:39 AM	#31 (permalink)
bannister Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: East Bay, CA Posts: 127	LA, definetely. I haven't had a chance to check out the scene at all recently, so, who knows. Maybe it really has gone to ****. All I know is that in the 80's it spawned some of the best bands in hardcore. SF and Berkeley are a close second to me, but that's probably because I've lived in California my entire life. Gilman is still a great place to go. __________________ You're not punk, and I'm telling everyone. ____ last.fm ____ "Give a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. But, set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life." - Terry Pratchett

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Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	I'm gonna have to go with Gainesville, FL. It may not have the largest wealth of bands (though Hot Water Music and Against Me! are both from there) but it is the headquarters of No Idea Records and the now-defunct Plan-It-X Records, not to mention that The Fest, one of, if not the most popular punk festival takes place there every year. Basically it has a lot of participation from residents. __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

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Jedey Veritas vos liberabit Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Musicapolis Posts: 477	I vote Minneapolis, one of the first Punk bands started here in '75. The Suicide Commandos - Burn It Down __________________ My Tunes

11-12-2010, 08:09 AM	#38 (permalink)
TheBig3 killedmyraindog Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 11,172	the first page of this thread is an insult to eardrums. London? Really? Anyway, I think the Northeastern Cities of the U.S. are created to make punk music. On numbers I'd give it to NYC, but my hometown makes me cringe when I say that. __________________ I've moved to a new address

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bogey_j Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 95	New york City! origin of punk

11-06-2010, 11:54 PM	#33 (permalink)
Vespertine Groupie Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: St. Alfonzo's Pancake Breakfast Posts: 16	How about Australia? The Saints were one of the first punk bands They beat the Ramones by a couple of months. From my hometown Brisbane, Australia. Also, we have Radio Birdman (Sydney), Nick Cave (Melbourne), The Survivors (Brisbane), The Leftovers (Brisbane), The Screaming Tribesmen (Brisbane), The Celibate Rifles (Sydney) and Blowhard (a somewhat dodgy but fun Brisbane ska punk band my boyfriend's dad is a member of that's been kicking since 1989). Brisbane can't compete with the notorious punk cities like London or New York, but figured I'll mention it For a relatively small population Australia has, we're a pretty talented bunch

11-08-2010, 04:18 PM	#35 (permalink)
Iggy Stardust Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 52	im gonna have to go ahead and say CT as far as a hardcore scene goes

12-16-2010, 09:52 PM	#39 (permalink)
DoucheGuy Groupie Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 27	NYC and LA 'bout even.