Electric Circus and the Rise of Manchester Punk

From a brick‑wall basement in Manchester to a nationwide punk catalyst, this episode traces how the Electric Circus nurtured early bands like Slaughter & the Dogs and hosted legends such as Joy Division and The Fall. It explores the club’s DIY operations, low‑budget recordings, mail‑order networks, and the social backdrop of an industrial city on the brink. Learn how that tiny space shaped the sound, business models, and community that would ripple across the UK punk scene.

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