How Punk’s DIY Revolution Built Indie Rock

This episode dives into how the DIY ethos that birthed punk—from basement recordings to photocopied flyers—directly forged the infrastructure and aesthetic of indie rock. From grassroots labels like Rough Trade, Dischord, and Sub Pop to college‑radio airwaves and mail‑order networks, we trace how punk's resourcefulness became a template for independent music scenes across continents. We also unpack how that legacy still informs contemporary indie releases in sound, business models, and community culture.

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