Minor Threat and the Birth of Straight Edge: From Song to Global Subculture

The episode traces how Minor Threat’s 1981 track "Straight Edge" grew from a brief statement in a Washington D.C. hardcore venue into an international lifestyle movement, following its spread through tape trading, DIY labels, fanzines, and community‑based all‑ages spaces. It explores the musical, logistical, and political forces that helped turn a single song into a worldwide subculture while examining how the scene evolved over time.

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