Mudhoney & "Touch Me, I’m Sick": Seattle’s DIY Genesis of Grunge

The episode dives deep into Mudhoney’s breakout single, the hands‑on role of Sub Pop’s Bruce Pavitt and Jack Endino, and how a thousand‑copy pressing in 1988 sparked a new DIY ethic that shaped the Pacific Northwest and eventually fed into grunge. We trace the band’s early Seattle scene, their recording choices, the raw fuzz tones on the track, and the ripple effect across venues, fanzines, and independent distribution networks.

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