From Shelves to Revolutions: How Small Record Stores Built Whole Punk Scenes

This episode dives into the unsung heroes of punk—independent record shops that supplied bands, distributed music, and cultivated local communities. From Rough Trade’s import network in London to New York’s underground venues, we explore how these stores turned vinyl shelves into breeding grounds for DIY culture, fanzine exchanges, and touring infrastructure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices