EPISODE · Sep 6, 2026 · 23 MIN

Punk, Class, and Economic Frustration: How Scarcity Fueled a Movement

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

This episode dissects the economic backdrop of late‑1970s punk scenes in London and New York, revealing how factory closures, low rents, and art school budgets shaped the raw sound, DIY infrastructure, and political edge that defined punk worldwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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