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==Subgenres of punk==

==Subgenres of punk==

As punk rock grew in popularity, several subgenres became apparent, some of which represent very fine distinctions (such as anarcho-punk), or small (Muslim punk) or localized (Nardcore) groupings.  Some subgeneric names are probably useful, however, or at least well-known.  Hardcore punk, usually characterized by fast tempos and a garage-band sound, was a staple of West Coast punk ''circa'' 1980, especially in the important Southern California market, and has since spread throughout the world.  New Wave, despite sharing similar roots with punk, developed its own distinctive sounds and is today not usually considered punk. Forms such as grunge rock and emo grew to the point where they are arguably rock genres in their own right. Among the many punk subgenres, real or imagined, are:

As punk-rock grew in popularity, several subgenres became apparent, some of which represent very fine distinctions (such as anarcho-punk), or small (Muslim punk) or localized (Nardcore:a genre of hardcore) groupings.  Some subgeneric names are probably useful, however, or at least well-known.  Hardcore punk, usually characterized by fast tempos and a stripped-down/minimalist sound was a staple of West Coast punk during the 1980's, especially in the important Southern California-region and has since spread throughout the world.  New Wave, despite being descended of punk, developed its own distinctive sounds and subculture respectively. Forms such as [[Grunge]] and [[Emotive-Hardcore]](both descended of the Post-Hardcore punk movement) each developed largely into their own subcultures respectively in their own right.Among the many punk subgenres, real or imagined, are:

* [[hardcore]]

* [[Art-Punk]]

* [[psychobilly]]

* [[Post-Punk]]

* [[pop-punk]]

* [[New-Wave]]

* [[emo]]

* [[Gothic-Rock]]

* [[crust (punk)|crust]]

* [[Hardcore-Punk]]

* [[Straight Edge]]

* [[Anarcho-Punk]]

* [[Crust-Punk]]

==Notable Punk bands==

==Notable Punk bands==