Hardcore Goes Global: How American Punk Spread Across Continents

This episode tracks how hardcore punk exploded from its U.S. roots to cities in Europe, Asia, South America, and beyond. We examine the low‑budget touring networks, cassette exchanges, independent labels, and fanzines that forged an international underground community before major label attention. Through real stories from Los Angeles, Washington D.C., London, Tokyo, São Paulo, Melbourne, and Manila, we uncover the infrastructure and ideology that let this aggressive sound travel worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices