Electropunk

Electropunk: 2 upcoming festivals. Dates: November 2026. The most Electropunk: Mira Festival and M For Montreal 2026.

Electropunk, also known as synthpunk, is a high-energy genre characterized by a raw, aggressive punk rock sensibility fused with electronic instrumentation, often featuring driving synthetic rhythms, distorted synthesizers, and forceful vocals. Emerging in the late 1970s, it developed from the experimental fringes of punk and new wave, incorporating early electronic music techniques and a DIY ethos. Key pioneers include Suicide, The Units, and The Screamers, who boldly integrated synthesizers into their rebellious sound. This innovative blend laid groundwork for future electronic and alternative music, influencing a range of artists seeking to combine technological edge with punk's confrontational spirit.