EPISODE · Sep 5, 2026 · 9 MIN

Slash Magazine: Los Angeles Punk’s Unsung Architect

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

Explore how Melanie Nissen’s Slash Magazine became the visual and logistical backbone of Los Angeles punk from 1977–1980. From glossy black‑and‑white photo spreads to hand‑printed flyers, the fanzine mapped venues, coordinated shows, and launched Slash Records, turning a DIY press into an entrepreneurial engine for the L.A. scene. Discover the magazine’s lasting influence on independent publishing, label culture, and punk aesthetics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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