Los Angeles Before Hardcore: The First Wave That Shattered Hollywood

This episode unpacks how L.A.’s early punk scene emerged in the mid‑1970s, from the garage‑raw riffing of The Weirdos to the anti‑establishment grit of X and The Germs. We examine the city’s DIY infrastructure—clubs like the Masque, record stores, fanzines, and independent labels that forged a uniquely California brand of punk before hardcore took hold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices