EPISODE · Sep 5, 2026 · 7 MIN

The Dischord House: DIY at the Heart of DC Hardcore

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

Explore how Ian MacKaye and Jeff Nelson transformed a red‑brick bungalow on Beecher Street into a rehearsal space, recording lab, label office, and community hub that built the infrastructure of Washington DC’s hardcore scene. The episode traces the house’s role in producing Minor Disturbance, early Dischord releases, and the mail‑order network that made punk accessible to all‑ages audiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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