Southeast Asian Punk: DIY Roots, Skates, and Subculture Rise

This episode dives into how limited resources and political constraints pushed bands across Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia to forge a DIY punk scene rooted in skate parks, squats and underground networks. From cassette trading and photocopied flyers to low‑budget recording and all‑ages venues, we trace how these communities built a distinct sonic identity that echoed global punk while carving out local flavor.

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