EPISODE · Sep 5, 2026 · 9 MIN

The Art of Naming Punk: From Sex Pistols to Bikini Kill

from The History of Punk Rock Podcast: Bands, Scenes, Hardcore, DIY Culture, Record Labels, Clubs, and Punk Music History · host Podily

In this episode we dive into the why and how punk bands pick names that sound like a punch in the face—examining everything from Malcolm McLaren’s branding strategy to the irony in Bikini Kill’s feminist statement, and what those choices revealed about scene identity, DIY culture, and political positioning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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