From Mail Trains to Digital Streams: How Bandcamp Revived 80s DIY Distribution

We compare the gritty, paper‑packed mail‑order network that kept punk alive in the ’80s—think Columbia House, Dischord, SST—to Bandcamp’s online storefront that gives modern bands instant access to fans worldwide. The episode breaks down the logistics, economics, and community spirit behind both models, showing how each shaped the DIY ethic.

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