D.O.A.: Forging Hardcore Punk in Vancouver

From the gritty streets of Vancouver to the raw energy of the first hardcore recordings, this episode traces how D.O.A. crafted a new genre and built an underground touring machine that spread their sound across North America. We unpack the band’s DIY ethic—from burning buses to hand‑producing fanzines—and examine their politically charged lyrics that resonated in venues from the Masque to squatted basements. Finally, we show how D.O.A.’s legacy seeded a national hardcore network that shaped scenes in Los Angeles, New York and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices