Dead Kennedys

Dead Kennedys — punk artist from US.

The Dead Kennedys, known for merging revolutionary politics with hardcore punk music, were a defining band in the hardcore genre. Led by vocalist Jello Biafra,…

Influence: 64.88% Fanbase: 56.28% Trending: 69.18% Career Level: Mainstream

Top Brand Affinity

Highest overlapping lifestyle brand

Ampeg • 29.69% • Very Strong

As of 2025-08-21

215,689

Social Media Followers

As of 2025-08-21

00:00:00

Hours Airplay

2025-10-08 18:40:49 UTC

Genres

punkhardcore punkpunkska punkskate punkearly us punk

Biography

The Dead Kennedys, known for merging revolutionary politics with hardcore punk music, were a defining band in the hardcore genre. Led by vocalist Jello Biafra, they gained notoriety for their politically charged lyrics and were considered one of the most dangerous bands in hardcore. Despite facing legal battles and a breakup, their influence on punk music was lasting, inspiring countless bands that followed.

Formed in 1978 in San Francisco, the Dead Kennedys quickly rose to underground fame with singles like "California Über Alles" and "Holiday in Cambodia." After releasing their debut album and founding their own label, Alternative Tentacles, the band faced controversy with the release of "Frankenchrist," leading to a high-profile legal case. Despite their eventual breakup, the band's legacy lived on through solo projects and reissues of their catalog, culminating in a box set release in 2019. Tragically, drummer D.H. Peligro passed away in 2022, marking the end of an era for the influential punk band.

Top Brand Affinities

Report Date: 2025-08-21

Dead Kennedys commands interest from 18-24 & 25-34 audiences in UNITED STATES, BRAZIL, CANADA. With a heavily male (66%) base, collaborations tied to style, access, or drops tend to land. Youtube delivers predictable visibility (9,631 avg views per post); Instagram delivers the receipts in replies and shares. Affinity overlap with Ampeg, Fred Perry, Volcom points squarely at streetwear, music platforms, and lifestyle products. Expect awareness that shows up in the comments—not just in the reports.

Artist Affinity estimates how strongly an artist's audience overlaps with interest in specific brands, products, and categories. It is derived from aggregated social and behavioral signals—who fans follow, save, click, and engage with—normalized across platforms. Higher affinity suggests better partnership fit and higher likelihood that fans will respond positively to branded content or offers. Use it to shortlist natural brand partners and product concepts that feel authentic to the audience. Combine affinity with Connection Strength (ER) and reach to balance fit with impact. Treat affinity as directional—validate with creative tests and small pilots before scaling.

ER = (likes + comments + shares) ÷ audience per post ≥ 3.0% = Very Strong 2.0–2.99% = Strong 1.0–1.99% = Moderate < 1.0% = Low

How to read it: Pair ER with reach (views/followers) to gauge intensity and scale.

Connection Strength

Artist Dead Kennedys score 2.00% — Moderate bucket.

Brand: AmpegBrand: Fred PerryBrand: Volcom

Followers:215,689

Engagements:4,312

Rate:2.0%

Posts:1,148

Avg Likes:4,245

Avg Comments:54

Avg Views:17,267

Audience Demographics & Key Stats

Metric	Value	Why It Matters
Social Snapshot	Followers 215,689 · Engagements 4,312 · Rate 2.0% Posts 1,148 · Views 17,267 · Avg Likes 4,245 · Avg Comments 54 · Avg Views 17,267	Combine reach (followers/views) with ER to size both impact and responsiveness.
Age Breakdown	18-24: 29% 25-34: 29% 35-44: 23% 45-64: 13%	Largest: 18-24 (29%); next: 25-34 (29%)
Gender Split	Female: 34% Male: 66% Non-binary/Other: 0%	Skews male (66%)
Top Countries	UNITED STATES (46%) BRAZIL (8%) CANADA (6%) INDONESIA (6%) CHILE (5%)	Top regions: UNITED STATES (46%), BRAZIL (8%), CANADA (6%)
Platform Engagement	Instagram: 3,421 avg likes/post · Tiktok: 7,636 avg views/post · Youtube: 9,631 avg views/post	Best reach: Youtube 9,631 avg views; best engagement: Instagram 3,421 avg likes

Top Brand Affinities

Ampeg

Score: 29.69

Fred Perry

Score: 10.78

Volcom

Score: 6.85

Dr. Martens

Score: 6.09

Hot Topic

Score: 5.68

Vivienne Westwood

Score: 5.49

Pilsner Urquell

Score: 5.37

Sega

Score: 5.25

Fallout

Score: 5.15

Columbia Pictures

Score: 4.46

Nixon

Score: 4.41

Spotify Music

Score: 4.30

Brand	Category	Score
Ampeg		29.69
Fred Perry		10.78
Volcom		6.85
Dr. Martens		6.09
Hot Topic		5.68
Vivienne Westwood		5.49
Pilsner Urquell		5.37
Sega		5.25
Fallout		5.15
Columbia Pictures		4.46
Nixon		4.41
Spotify Music		4.30
Lollapalooza		4.24
Vans		4.21
Mortal Kombat		4.19
Taco Bell		4.14
Harley-Davidson		3.99
Hurley		3.93
Jack Daniels		3.75
Cadillac		3.46
Monster Beverage		3.37
Budweiser		3.34
Warner Bros		3.33
MTV		3.31
Comedy Central		3.28
Guinness		3.17
Star Wars		2.93
NHL		2.82
Carhartt		2.81
WWE		2.65
Hot Wheels		2.61
Heineken		2.54
AMC		2.52
SoundCloud		2.45
Paramount Pictures		2.40
Pepsi		2.38
Nickelodeon		2.25
Nintendo		2.20
Converse		2.20
DC Entertainment		2.05
Snoopy And The Peanuts Gang		2.03
Chrysler		2.02
Kodak		2.01
Transformers		2.00
Showtime		1.78
BBC		1.77
Jaguar		1.73
Lego		1.68
Marvel Entertainment		1.66
Coachella		1.64

Official Profiles

Artist: Dead Kennedys

Date Range: 2025-10-08 → 2025-10-08

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Aired At	Song	Station	Location	Duration (s)
2025-08-22 02:22:13	Take This Job and Shove It	Distorsion	Auch, FR	83
2025-08-22 01:40:04	Viva Las Vegas	PopRocks	Washington, D.C., US	211
2025-08-22 00:14:33	California Uber Alles	KCMP The Current	Twin Cities, US	203