Howard Devoto’s Departure – The Dawn of Post‑Punk

This episode follows Howard Devoto’s exit from the Buzzcocks in early 1977, exploring why he chased a new sonic direction and how his band Magazine forged what became the first real post‑punk sound. We dig into the Manchester DIY scene, the pressure to adhere to punk’s pop‑fast formula, and the creative tensions that pushed the movement toward atmospheric, politically charged music.

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