Skate punk (sometimes called skate core or skate rock) is a subgenre of punk rock, originally a derivative of hardcore punk, that has been popular among skateboarders. Skate punk grew from the Nardcore punk scene out of Oxnard, California. It is very similar to Nardcore, as it is fast and aggressive, yet some skate punk focuses more on melodic and harmonious vocals. Skate punk is usually also more technical than Nardcore. Many members of skate punk bands have been skateboarders. Their lyrics occasionally focus on, or at least reference, skateboarding. The skate punk music style is fast and meant to recreate the feel of skateboarding. Commonly used instruments include distorted guitars and surf rock-style drums. Many skate punk bands also fit into the genres pop punk, hardcore punk, melodic hardcore and thrashcore.