Howard Devoto Leaves the Buzzcocks and Births Post‑Punk

After walking away from the Buzzcocks in early 1977, Howard Devote co‑founded Magazine and steered punk toward a more cerebral, post‑punk sound. The episode traces his move, the early Manchester scene, independent label New Hormones, and how those choices shaped a new sonic frontier.

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