EPISODE · Sep 6, 2026 · 16 MIN

How Indie Labels Built the Punk Revolution

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

The episode unpacks how independent record labels—such as Rough Trade, Stiff, Factory, SST, Dischord, and Alternative Tentacles—crafted the business infrastructure that turned raw punk energy into a sustainable underground culture. It traces each label’s founding moments, production choices, distribution tactics, and touring models while highlighting their lasting influence on later scenes and genres. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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