X‑Ray Spex, Poly Styrene, and a Different Vision of Punk

This episode dives into Poly Styrene’s razor‑sharp lyricism, the sax‑laden sound of X‑Ray Spex, and their DIY, anti‑consumerist approach that expanded punk’s sonic palette and political edge. It follows how they recorded low‑budget releases, built an independent distribution network through tape trading and fanzines, and influenced later feminist and post‑punk scenes.

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