An Ignorant Guide to Folk Punk

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@youth_in_asia

Another reason for the dissolution of Plan-It-X Records are the numberous sexual assault accusations against Chris Calvin, I didn't mention it in the video as it's a comedy video and I see it as disrespectful to do so. Just be aware of this and do your own research on the topic if you see fit.

[DaysNDazeOfficial]

Wow. Didn't even mention muppet vox. Also, Eric Peterson smelled like lilac and vanilla. Do some research. 10 ply, bud. <3

[DerekBurgreiner-tvlh]

I used to walk around high-school listening to Johnny hobo and the freight trains and ajj in the halls while I was skipping class. I had a friend Nathan who turned me onto ptb and a few other bands. He passed away from diabetic shock this year. After h.s. we stopped hanging out and I regret that. Anyway, this genre makes me think of my friend. Miss u man

[NefariousPear]

Was thinking that this was a bit of a harsh take on my favorite genre, but then realised that shitting on folk punk is a staple of folk punk and that nothing said was in any way wrong despite being kinda whingey, which pretty much makes it a folk punk song just without a guitar or washboard.

Good work

[anarcho-savagery]

*COFFEE GOD AND CIGARETTES ARE ALL THAT I NEED JUST TO BREAK THIS ROUTINE*

[tlm]

“Probably Nothing, Possibly Everything” will forever remain a hard ass album title.

[cjsdizzy]

Folk punk really hits differently when you've actually been at rock bottom with literally nothing but an acoustic and will to create music. Love your videos dude always funny and accurate its wild lol

[janevirtualbird]

I'm glad to be a schizophrenic folk punk musician who sings about coffee, god, and often times cigarettes. I learned more about myself today, thank you.

[dospuebez]

I just wanted to take a few seconds to say you’ve quickly become one of my favorite YouTubers cuz of your consistent, quality, funny videos, and that’s saying a lot, considering you’re British!👍

[SynthLikeKnives]

I honestly wish there were more bands holding up the banner. My high-school days were filled with This Bike Is A Pipebomb, and their discography is still so good. Defiance, Ohio is another band that just doesn't get enough credit in the folk punk genre.

[Sniffsnoff]

Folk punk has been such an important part of my life, and im so glad to see coolea do a video on it. RIP erik petersen

[cadenlovelady]

Thank you for mentioning the Violent Femmes! They’re so good and literally do not get enough attention.

[danielarcaris]

The folk punk scene is alive and kicking in Colorado. My band (not folk punk) recently played with Doomscroll and they're a fantastic band and even more fantastic people.

[trevor]

0:16 I love that you use that vid of the guy inhaling the roach so often. It’s hilarious

[guyman]

I don't even know if it entirely qualifies as folk punk or just folk, but I like the dreadnoughts, it's a nice palate cleanser after a 6 hour long stoner metal album

[hdervish]

Harley Poe can't help he's a tiny person with a high voice. And he's way cooler than other folk punks

[jaydeus]

I invented folk punk as a kid learning to play guitar. Didn't know it would be a thing because folk punk is literally every poor kid in the south/midwest who liked metal and rock but didn't have an electric and amp

[A_Wild_Dyzzy]

Folk: “He needs to learn some morals and values!”
Punk: “Look at him, and tell me there’s a god!”
Folk Punk: “He made me in his own image.”

[gilgaws]

This was such a good video, folk punk has been a huge part of my life and I’m glad to know that I’m a schizophrenic yelling musician talking about coffee, god, cigarettes and such. Rest in power, Erik.

[daltonpritchett]

Never been a punk fan, but this genre sounds pretty interesting. I'm usually a fan of folk influences in powermetal and adjacent bands "An Ignorant Guide to Powermetal" when that's all I ask please

[lilMugshotShawty]

when i saw local news legend in the video i instantly looked to their handwritten thank you letter i got to my patch. thx 4 da vid