One band in particular that I feel encapsulates our generation
is, SWMRS. They are a rock band based out of Oakland, California with punk
roots. They started their band because of the movie School of Rock, when they
were in middle school. It consists of brother Max & Cole Becker, Seb
Muller, And Joey Armstrong. They started off with DIY punk roots, often playing
gigs at the legendary Gilman (also known as 924 Gilman Street) In Berkeley.
Joey’s dad is Billie Joe Armstrong (of Green Day) and helped produce their
first album as kids. Their Bay Area roots are seen in their craft, with a focus
on inclusivity. They stress the importance of acceptance within the community,
and strive to make their shows a safe space for everyone. They use elements
from the Oakland area in their music, fusing hypy hip hop, with the east bay
punk sounds, thus leaving us with SWMRS. I think thery’re significant in the
fact that they speak up about very real issues happening, make sure to talk
about diversity within the music scene, specifically the rock as well. I love
their music and I hope you all do too! Check out one of their first ever
singles titled “Miley”, an punk rock ode to the one and only Miley Cyrus herself.
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