Five Easy Masterpieces: an introduction to egg-punk
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Punk rock has always fostered a nearly endless number of offshoots, subgenres, and distinctive scenes. The inspiration provided by early heroes like Iggy Pop, Patti Smith, or the Ramones quickly spread into a vast, all-encompassing landscape, hosting everything from the upbeat aggression of skate punk to ablutophobic crust punk. A relative newcomer under the umbrella of punk is egg-punk, a scene born from internet memes, synthesisers, and an uncompromising DIY attitude.
It was during the 2010s that egg-punk was brought into the world, ushered in by groups like The Coneheads, Uranium Club, and Lumpy and the Dumpers, along with the enduring influence of groups like Devo. These early bands combined the devolution theory and satirical approach of the new wave heroes with fast-paced, synth-driven punk rock. In direct opposition to other offshoots of punk, the egg-punk scene routinely refuses to take itself too seriously, revelling in the fun and spontaneity of lo-fi recordings and satirical songwriting.
Given the fact that egg-punk was born from online communities and a deep love of memes, it didn’t take long for the style to spread all across the globe. Australia, for instance, boasts a rich and ever-expanding punk scene, particularly in cities like Naarm/Melbourne, which often borrows heavily from egg-punk, while some of the genre’s frontrunners hail from Spain or the United Kingdom. Other punk scenes thrive in local communities, but egg-punk is a global scene.
In 2025, egg-punk continues to thrive both online and in DIY music venues across the world. Thanks to the tireless efforts of the musicians at the heart of the scene, egg-punk continues to offer some of the most inventive and infectious anthems from under the punk umbrella. Still, its DIY nature means many folks still haven’t been exposed to its charms. So, in an effort to combat this lack of egg-punk education, join us as we look at five key masterpieces from across the scene.
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