Sub Pop's Punk Marketing Genius: From Houseboat DIY to Global Grunge Myth

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Explore how Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman built Sub Pop on a houseboat in Washington State, using a single‑sided Singles Club, black‑and‑white aesthetic, and tight mail‑order network to launch Seattle’s grunge scene. Learn how their grassroots marketing turned early acts like The Melvins, Green River, and ultimately Nirvana into worldwide icons while staying true to punk DIY ethos.

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