Howard Devoto’s Departure from Buzzcocks: Birth of Post‑Punk

This episode traces Howard Devoto’s split from Manchester’s Buzzcocks in 1977, the conditions that drove his move to form Magazine, and how that shift marked a pivot from early punk toward a more experimental post‑punk aesthetic. It examines the DIY infrastructure, club culture, and recording practices that framed both acts, while situating Devoto’s decision within broader scene politics and the evolving tension between punk’s raw ethos and its commercial potential.

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