Reunited Rebellions: Aging Punk Rebels and the Economics of Nostalgia

This episode traces why punk bands return to the stage after years apart—examining how nostalgia, streaming revenues, and merchandising fuel reunions; it dives into the debate over authenticity versus commercial pressure, the role of festivals and venues in sustaining scenes, and how aging punks negotiate their sound for new audiences while staying true to punk’s DIY roots.

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