Anarcho-punk

Anarcho-punk is a part of the punk movement consisting of groups, bands and individuals promoting specifically anarchist ideas. Not all punk

Anarcho-punk is a part of the punk movement consisting of groups, bands and individuals promoting specifically anarchist ideas. Not all punks identify with anarchism. However, anarchism plays a significant role in punk. Also, punk has had a significant influence on the expression of contemporary anarchism. Some exemplary bands of the genre include Crass, Conflict and Subhumans. More modern influences can often be found in crust punk.

A surge of popular interest in anarchism occurred during the 1970s in the UK following the birth of punk rock, in particular the situationist-influenced graphics of Sex Pistols artist Jamie Reid, and that band's first single, Anarchy in the UK. However, while the early punk scene appropriated anarchist imagery mainly for its shock value, the band Crass expounded serious anarchist and pacifist ideas, and went on to become a notable influence within various late-twentieth century protest movements.