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The Proletariat formed in 1980 in southeastern Massachusetts, carving a guitar-driven edge in the Boston area that fused post-punk grit with art-punk sensibilities. After an acclaimed early run, the band reformed in 2016 and has since reconnected with fans through live appearances and new releases. This page covers their rich history, key releases, and current touring activity to help you secure your seats through.

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Follow The Proletariat on their official channels for the latest updates on performances and releases. Their Bandcamp pages document releases and tours in detail, and their official site serves as a hub for news and media. If you’re mapping a Boston-area music pilgrimage or exploring landmark early-80s hardcore with a melodic edge, The Proletariat is a cornerstone of the scene.

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Quick Facts About The Proletariat

  • Formed in 1980 in southeastern Massachusetts; known for a guitar-driven post-punk/art-punk edge within the Boston area.
  • Studio albums: Soma Holiday (1983, Non-U Radiobeat), Indifference (1985, Homestead), Move (2019, Boss Tuneage).
  • Move (2019) includes tracks such as Incarceration Incentive and The Murder of Alton Sterling; released on Boss Tuneage with a Bandcamp release page detailing the lineup and tracklist.
  • The lead single from Indifference was Marketplace (1985), with the B-side Death of a Hedon; both later collected on Voodoo Economics and Other American Tragedies (1998, Taang!).
  • Early critical recognition includes Robert Christgau calling Soma Holiday 'the hardcore debut of 1983' and a strong showing in the 1983 Boston Rock year-end poll.
  • Reformed in 2016 after a long hiatus; original members Brown, Bevilacqua, and McKnight were joined by Don Sanders; have performed widely since, including festival appearances and US/Canada tours.

The records

The Proletariat Discography

  • Move
    2019 · Boss Tuneage
  • Indifference
    1985 · Homestead
  • Soma Holiday
    1983 · Non-U / Radiobeat

The hits

Top The Proletariat Songs

  • Marketplace
    1985 · N/A

Follow The Proletariat on their official channels for the latest updates on performances and releases. Their Bandcamp pages document releases and tours in detail, and their official site serves as a hub for news and media. If you’re mapping a Boston-area music pilgrimage or exploring landmark early-80s hardcore with a melodic edge, The Proletariat is a cornerstone of the scene.

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