EPISODE · Sep 6, 2026 · 12 MIN

Buzzcocks: Manchester's Melodic Revolution

from The History of Punk Rock Podcast: Bands, Scenes, Hardcore, DIY Culture, Record Labels, Clubs, and Punk Music History · host Podily

The episode explores the origins of the Buzzcocks, from their 1976 formation in Manchester’s underground scene to the DIY Spiral Scratch EP and Howard Devoto's brief stint. It examines how Pete Shelley's guitar riffs, pop‑saturated songwriting, and a relentless touring schedule fused raw punk with hook‑laden melodies that would later inspire pop‑punk bands worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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