Los Angeles Before Hardcore: Surf Culture and DIY Roots of Early LA Punk

This episode explores Los Angeles’ pre‑hardcore punk scene, from surf‑inspired beginnings and squat living to the rise of venues like The Masque and the first wave of bands such as X, The Germs, and The Weirdos. It digs into how DIY fanzines, cheap apartments, and all‑ages clubs created an underground network that set the stage for the city’s later hardcore explosion.

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