The Masque and the Birth of the Los Angeles Punk Scene

This episode traces how a cramped basement under an old Hollywood alley—later named The Masque—became the epicenter for L.A.’s first punk scene, exploring its DIY infrastructure, all‑ages policy, tape‑exchange networks, and the way it linked local bands to wider coast‑to‑coast underground circuits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices