Scuzz
Scuzz refers to a genre of music that emerged in the United Kingdom in the late 1970s and early 1980s, primarily associated with independent record labels. It is characterized by a deliberately lo-fi, raw, and often abrasive sound, eschewing polished production in favor of urgency and immediacy. Guitars are typically distorted and played with a garage-rock sensibility, while vocals are often shouted, sneered, or sung in a deliberately unmelodic fashion. Lyrical themes frequently explore themes of alienation, social commentary, and everyday frustrations.
The term "scuzz" itself evokes a sense of dirtiness, grit, and grime, which is reflected in the