Women Behind the Screams: How Female Artists, Photographers and Zines Built Punk’s Foundations

This episode follows the often‑overlooked women who helped forge punk—from front‑women and touring performers to photographers, label founders and zine editors—highlighting their roles in shaping the DIY ethic, challenging sexism and building infrastructure that kept punk alive. From New York’s underground to London’s post‑punk scene and Washington D.C.’s hardcore community, we trace how these women pushed punk toward greater inclusivity and lasting impact.

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