Punk in India: From Mumbai’s Riot Peddlers to Delhi’s DIY Revolution

This episode traces the emergence of hardcore punk in Mumbai and the spread of DIY culture across Delhi, Bangalore and other cities. It looks at early bands like The Riot Peddlers, Pacifist, and Death by Fungi, their makeshift studios, all‑ages venues, fanzine networks, and the shift to digital distribution on Bandcamp and Facebook. The story shows how regional politics, language diversity and internet access shaped a unique Indian punk scene.

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