How to Be Punk Pop

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Music genres are no longer cut and dry; instead of jazz there's jazz fusion and instead of punk there's punk pop. With all of the mixing of genres, the image of each genre requires some alteration to embody its updated mood and message. Learn how to achieve the right mix of punk and pop and capture the essence of this trendy American movement in the new millennium.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Step1

Acquaint yourself with the pop punk musical genre by listening to bands like Green Day, Simple Plan, All American Rejects, Blink 182, Sum 41, Rancid and Fall Out Boy. Pick a favorite song or album and become acquainted with the songs by learning all of the lyrics.

Step2

Visit your local shopping mall and shop stores that sell punk pop clothing. Buy band tee-shirts with punk pop band names and logos, as well as skinny jeans, and Converse shoes or Vans.

Step3

Purchase posters of your favorite bands and paste them all over your room or living space to keep your inspiration for your image overhaul. Find a group of friends who are equally as enthusiastic about pop punk music as you.

Step4

Stay up to date on all the newest pop punk bands that hit the scene. Watch MTV and MTV2 to help keep you updated on all the latest artist. Stay one step ahead of the game when discovering new talent that you believe might be extremely popular.

Step5

Adopt an attitude of trendy indifference mixed with a healthy dose of introspection and attention to fashion. Form your own band who writes and performs their own music to help you access the spirit of the punk pop movement.

Step6

Frequent local up and coming punk band shows in your area to support the musical movement. Always attend at least one to two major pop punk band concerts a year and purchase merchandise to prove your attendance.

Tips & Warnings

Find a hairstyle that is edgy yet still popular enough to be acceptable. Frequently change your style to keep your image constantly evolving yet staying within the Punk Pop genre.
Artists like Avril Lavigne and Yellow Card are also great Punk Pop references.