queercore
what it is
Queercore is a movement of LGBT scenes within Punk Rock, mainly distinguished for its lyrical content expressing the viewpoints of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as promoting queer pride and unity. The roots of the movement can be traced back to the mid-1980s. In 1985, the original term for the scene, "homocore" (which was later changed to "queercore" to be more diverse and inclusive), was coined by the fanzine J.
✦ start here: albums
✦ who's making it, level by level
level 1 · mainstream
the pop everyone knows
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
What is queercore?
Queercore is a movement of LGBT scenes within Punk Rock, mainly distinguished for its lyrical content expressing the viewpoints of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as promoting queer pride and unity. The roots of the movement can be traced back to the mid-1980s. In 1985, the original term for the scene, "homocore" (which was later changed to "queercore" to be more diverse and inclusive), was coined by the fanzine J.
What are good queercore albums to start with?
Try Captain My Captain by Team Dresch, I Sold My Soul to the Devil When I Was 12 by GRLwood, Demo by Prison Affair, and Songs for the Firing Squad by SeeYouSpaceCowboy....
Who are some women making queercore?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/queercore/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making queercore, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20