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Nomeansno

Punk rock / post-hardcore (experimental)·other·indie·Canada
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Quality clearly exceeds recognition
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Nomeansno (NoMeansNo) is a Canadian punk rock band formed in Victoria, British Columbia in the late 1970s/early 1980s and later based in Vancouver, centered on brothers Rob and John Wright along with Andy Kerr, Tom Holliston, and Ken Kempster. Known for an experimental punk/post-hardcore/jazzcore-influenced sound, the band built a devoted underground following before disbanding in 2016.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (5)▼
  • •Subject of a 2024 oral history book referenced as 'Dead Bob' (KQED feature)
  • •Praised in Drop-D Magazine reviews as a 'desert-island-band' act
  • •Longstanding cult reputation in punk/post-hardcore scene since early 1980s
  • •Album 'Wrong' (1989) scored 87/100 on Medium retrospective review
  • •Cited by MetalReviews.com as a gateway act into the band's broader discography
WHAT FANS SAY (7)▼

“Wrong to The Worldhood of of the World (As Such) is one of the greatest four album runs of all time”

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“on god lol i was gonna listen to wrong again and stumbled upon a great surprise”

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“thank you Jacob Bannon for telling me to check out Wrong <3”

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“thank you father for putting me on”

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“my dad would perform that one live a lot”

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“These are my Wright Brothers”

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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)▼
Q:Is Nomeansno underrated?

Nomeansno has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 73 out of 100. despite having 673 monthly Spotify listeners, their artistic output and fan engagement suggest they deserve a significantly larger audience. they have notable achievements including subject of a 2024 oral history book referenced as 'dead bob' (kqed feature).

Q:What genre is Nomeansno?

Nomeansno works in Punk rock / post-hardcore (experimental) originating from Canada (British Columbia (Victoria/Vancouver)). As a other artist at the "indie" level, Nomeansno has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Punk rock scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Nomeansno have?

Nomeansno has approximately 673 monthly listeners on Spotify. This places them in the niche tier — a small but dedicated fanbase.

Q:Who are similar artists to Nomeansno?

Fans of Nomeansno often also enjoy Cows, Fugazi, Jesus Lizard, Dead Kennedys, Melvins. These artists share common ground in the Punk rock space and/or the Canada other scene. If you appreciate Nomeansno's approach to punk rock / post-hardcore (experimental), these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Nomeansno more famous?

With a Gap Score of 73/100, Nomeansno's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (indie). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage; with 673 monthly listeners, they haven't yet crossed the algorithmic threshold where streaming platforms begin recommending them organically; minimal social media and YouTube presence limits their discoverability outside of direct music platforms; their genre leans experimental, which streaming algorithms tend to under-promote compared to more commercially accessible styles.