EPISODE · Sep 6, 2026 · 12 MIN

NOFX and the Business of Staying Independent

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

NOFX’s 1994 release 'Punk in Drublic' broke new ground for indie punk, turning a pop‑punk classic into a gold record while staying true to DIY values. The episode traces how Fat Mike and the crew leveraged Epitaph’s underground network—record stores, mail‑order, college radio—to push the album past mainstream barriers. We also explore the music itself, from riff‑based hooks to satirical lyricism that shaped the pop‑punk boom of the 1990s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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