La Movida Madrileña and Basque Radical Rock: Punk’s Rise in Post‑Franco Spain

Explore how, after Franco’s death, Madrid, Barcelona and the Basque Country forged a vibrant punk scene that fed off economic liberalization, cultural rebellion, and DIY networks. From Almen TNT’s first 45 to the fierce political outcry of La Polla Records and Eskorbuto, this episode traces the music, venues, labels, and underground infrastructure that turned Spanish youth into a continental phenomenon.

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