Punk and Nu-Wave

Punk and Nu-Wave

1. Instrumentation

   • Vocals (shouted)
   • Electric Guitar
   • Bass and drums
   • keyboards used by some bands

2. Performance and Arrangement

   • Raw and chaotic
   • Vocals are shouted
   • Melodies are simple
   • Backing Vocals are similar to lead vocals
   • Fast tempos
     • Short songs and straighforward rhythms

3. Technology and Production

   • DIY ethic to production
     • Bands used independent small studios and went for raw, unprocessed sound
   • Guitar sounds are distorted

4. The Ramones- An American Punk Rock bands formed in NYC in 1974. Cited as the first punk rock band. Members: Johnny, Dee Dee, Joey, Tommy, Marky, Richie, Elvis Ramone. (1974-96). Known songs are Blitzkrieg Bop, SPiderman, I wanna be Sedated, Surfin' Bird

   • The Sex Pistols- An English punk rock band formed in London in 1975. Aggressive vocals, anti-establishment. Lasted two and a half years, had 4 singles and an album (never mind the bollocks). Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock, Johnny Rotten, Sid Vicious. Signed to EMI and A&M. Songs- Anarchy in the UK, God Save the Queen, Holiday in the Sun.
     • The Clash- English Punk rock band formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk. Had reggae, dub, funk and ska influences. Members: Joe Strummer, Mick Jones, etc. Songs: Should I stay or Should I go. London Calling and White Riot
       • Siouxsie and the Banshees- English rock band formed in 1976 in London. Vocalist Siouxsie Sioux. Started in London UK. Known as Nu-Wave/Post Punk. Sid Vicious was in it. Songs- The Passenger, Carcass
         • Blondie- Blondie is an American rock band founded by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein. The band were a pioneer in American Nu-Wave and punk scenes in the late 1970s. Origin is NYC and they had Disco Influences. Songs- Call Me and One Way or Another
       • Ultravox- Tiger Lily was a short-lived glam band that became Ultravox. Founded in London in 1973 by Royal College of Art student Dennis Leigh. Started in London and had songs Vienna- Dancing with tears in my eyes

5. The Jam- English punk rock/mod revival band during the late 70s early 80s. Formed in Surrey UK. Paul Weller (solo career) was vocalist. Had song called- Going underground, town called malice

6. Toyah- Toyah Ann Willcox is an English singer and actress. Wilcox has had a successful career with 8 top 40 singles. Born in Birmingham. She plays Punk Rock, Rock, nu wave, pop rock. She is a musician, author and actress and plays guitar, keyboard and sings. She has songs- Its a mystery, I want to be free, Anthem