Since setting up their band, The Kominas have come under fire from all sides: some punks say they aren't real punks, while conservatives are critical of their politics. But who decides what punk is anyway? Isn't the very essence of punk to push boundaries and upset the status quo? According to Richard Marcus, despite feeling ostracised by the white indie/punk scene and being the focus of media articles for reasons completely outside their control, the Kominas just keep on speaking their minds and making great music
