I listened to a lot of punk and hardcore growing up and have attributed a lot of my leftism to it. Admittedly, my parents have heavy socialist tendencies but I feel like bands put a good label on my principles and shit. Kind of helped me see past the scene through their lyrics and message.
Like, I wouldn’t have been out there saying “fuck cops” had not not been listening to 25 Ta Life or thinking “death to Amekkka” had I not blasted anti-flag on my Sony Walkman
I dunno. I’m high as hell
I know this is so cliché but I think Rage Against the Machine did a lot to radicalise me as a teenager and make me aware of politics to the left of the mainstream. Punk music also played a role in reinforcing my beliefs.
I also loved when my parents had parties with their friends and when people got drunk and would sing traditional socialist songs like Bella Ciao (and no, my parents were not alcoholics, this would happen like twice a year and I never felt unsafe, it was just fun).