EPISODE · Sep 5, 2026 · 14 MIN

Fat Wreck Chords: Building a DIY Melodic Punk Empire

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

This episode dissects Fat Wreck Chords, the indie label that turned a garage band into a melodic punk powerhouse. We trace its origins under NOFX’s founder, examine how it nurtured bands like Lagwagon and No Use for a Name, and explore its mail‑order, compilation strategy, touring network, and DIY ethos that reshaped punk’s commercial and cultural landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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