Max’s Kansas City and the New York Underground Network

This episode explores how Max’s Kansas City became a crucible for punk, bridging art, glam, and raw music, and how its connections with CBGB, fanzines, and DIY networks forged a distinctive New York punk ecosystem. From early art‑punk collaborations to its role as a rehearsal space for seminal acts, Max’s demonstrates how venues and community networks shaped punk's trajectory.

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