In this capitalist hellscape where we reside, the definition of punk has been irreparably muddied. Teens on social media who wear denim vest jackets peppered with generic Hot Topic patches and black Doc Martens swear the genre of music is only about aesthetics.
But reducing punk to a fashion choice undercuts the deeply political history embedded within the musical community.
And one of the best examples of that authentic punk rock spirit can be found when Rise Against performs at the Knitting Factory on March 30…