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Punk & Post Punk· 2026Q2

‘Not simply German punk, but Deutschpunk’: An interview with Jonas Engelmann of Ventil Verlag

Russ Bestley

Short summary

This interview explores the distinct history and cultural specificity of 'Deutschpunk,' differentiating it from broader German punk and European punk scenes.

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Key points

  • The interview introduces and defines 'Deutschpunk' as a distinct subgenre with specific cultural and historical roots.
  • It discusses the 'Angriff aufs Schlaraffenland' compilation as a key artifact in understanding German punk.
  • The conversation emphasizes the need to recognize the often-overlooked history of punk in Germany and Europe.
  • It aims to differentiate Deutschpunk from generic German punk and broader European punk movements.

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Abstract

Russ Bestley talks to Jonas Engelmann about two new books on German punk and the Angriff aufs Schlaraffenland compilation album, the sometimes-overlooked history of punk in Germany (and Europe more widely) and the cultural and historical specificity of Deutschpunk.

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