The Secret History of Black Punk by Reaghan Buchanan and Going Underground: American Punk 1979-1989 by George Hurchalla
The Secret History of Black Punk: Record Zero by Buchanan is an illustrated roll-call for punk, post-punk, hardcore, no-wave, and experimental bands from ground zero ’til now. A starting point for anyone curious, another reference for those who devour all genre-related things, or a cool artifact for anyone in the know.
This book is part of an ongoing series that covers musicians like Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Poly Styrene, Don Letts, Minority Threat, and many others. From LA to London, from the early 1900s till today, Buchanan examines and presents narratives to show how Black musicians shape (and are shaped by) the world we live in.
Going Underground, written by 1980s scene veteran George Hurchalla, is the most comprehensive look yet at America’s nationwide underground punk scene. Despite the misguided mainstream press declarations that “punk died with Sid Vicious” or that “punk was reborn with Nirvana,” Hurchalla followed the DIY spirit of punk underground, where it not only survived but thrived nationally as a self-sustaining grassroots movement rooted in seedy clubs, rented fire halls, xeroxed zines, and indie record shops. Rather than dwell on well-documented suspects and trendsetters from LA, NY, and DC, Hurchalla delves deep into the underground’s underbelly to root out stories from Chicago, Philadelphia, Austin, Lawrence, Annapolis, Cincinnati, Florida, and elsewhere.
Texas Black punk is a vibrant, evolving scene, rooted in early pioneers like Bevis M. Griffin (Banzai Kik) and The Big Boys, and flourishing today through collectives like Xingonas in the Pit, highlighting diverse voices, social justice, and genres from hardcore to Afropunk, with recent events and bands showcasing a strong POC presence in Texas punk.
The Evolution of Texas Punk Rock: History, Influence, and Legacy
By: John H. Slate
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