CBGB, Wrigleyville, and the Laboratory Pulse That Forged Punk

The episode explores how punk venues— from New York’s CBGB to Chicago’s Wrigleyville warehouses, the London 100 Club, and underground basement shows—functioned as living laboratories where musicians experimented with sound, community norms, and DIY infrastructure. By tracing stage layouts, recording practices, audience dynamics, and the interplay between club owners, promoters, and local scenes, it reveals how these physical spaces shaped the evolution of punk music, culture, and business models.

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