Agent Orange’s Surf‑Punk Fusion: California’s DIY Wave

The episode dives into Agent Orange’s 1981 debut, tracing how the band merged Dick Dale–style surf guitar with Los Angeles hardcore energy. It examines Posh Boy Records’ indie infrastructure, the role of skate culture and all-ages shows, and how that fusion influenced later pop‑punk acts. By unpacking demos, touring networks, and scene politics, it shows why this hybrid sound mattered in punk history.

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