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“In eras past, mainstream culture was blandly, blindly complacent, so underground music was angry and dissatisfied. But now, mainstream culture isn’t complacent, it’s stupid and angry; underground culture reacts by becoming smarter, more serene. That’s not wimpy—it’s powerful and productive.”

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Michael Azerrad
Michael Azerrad

Michael Azerrad is a renowned music writer and journalist, known for his extensive research into punk rock and independent music. His work spans a wide range of musical genres, providing readers with profound insights into the culture of music. more

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