Global Punk Revolt: From CBGB to Cairo

In this episode we trace punk’s rise as a worldwide language of rebellion—how DIY bands from New York to São Paulo, Seoul, and Lagos carved out local scenes that shared raw riffs, cheap recording techniques, and a common sense of defiance. We examine the infrastructure—independent labels, fanzines, all‑ages venues, mail‑order networks—that made punk possible across continents while keeping its spirit of self‑made expression intact.

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