Italian Hardcore & Tape‑Trading: From Squats to an International Underground Network

From the cramped rooms of Milan’s Centro Sociale Virus to the gritty basements of Turin, this episode explores how Italian bands like Raw Power, Negazione and Wretched built a DIY culture around squats, fanzines and homemade vinyl. We examine their recording practices, politically charged lyrics and the network that traded tapes across Europe before the internet, shaping the underground scene.

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