Fugazi’s Waiting Room: A DIY Blueprint for Punk Power

The song ‘Waiting Room’ from Fugazi’s 13 Songs shows a raw, no‑overdub performance that reveals the band’s tight interplay and political edge. In this episode we trace how Dischord Records’ mail‑order model, cheap recording tech, and fan‑sourced distribution turned one track into an anthem for independent punk. We dig into its sound, the DIY infrastructure behind it, and the influence it left on both hardcore and indie rock.

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