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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

Last.fm user · lastfm

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

Last.fm user · lastfm

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

Last.fm user · lastfm

thank you father for putting me on

Last.fm user · lastfm

my dad would perform that one live a lot

Last.fm user · lastfm

These are my Wright Brothers

Last.fm user · lastfm
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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. fans across Reddit, YouTube comments, and music forums independently describe them as underrated or a hidden gem. 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.