The Clash
Everything published on Viyolens under The Clash — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Best Punk Music Artists to Know
No single list covers all of punk music, but these ten artists are the ones that define it — and each one will show you something different about where the genre came from and where it went.
Essential Punk Rock Albums Explained
The records that built punk rock's reputation, explained one album at a time.
The Best Punk Rock Songs Right Now
The songs that mattered at the time and the ones that still stop you in your tracks today — the essential punk rock tracks, explained.
Punk Music for Newcomers: Where to Start
Starting with punk music is easier than it looks. Pick the right first three records for where you are and the rest connects on its own. Here's the newcomer's map into the genre.
The History of Punk Rock
From CBGB's sticky floors to a mainstream breakthrough decades later — the real story of how punk rock happened.
The Best Punk Rock Artists to Know
No filler, no family tree — the punk rock artists worth knowing and why each one earned their place.
A Beginner's Guide to Punk Music
Punk music isn't one thing — but there's a clear framework that connects the Ramones, The Clash, Black Flag and Green Day. Here's the beginner's guide to how it all fits together.
The Best Punk Music Songs Right Now
The best way into punk music is a single song that stops you in your tracks. These ten tracks define the genre across its full history — and each one does something different.
Essential Punk Music Albums Explained
These essential punk music albums aren't just historical documents — they're the best way to understand what the genre can actually do. Here's what each one teaches you.
