Let It Roll The Indie Underground of the 80's from Black Flag to Beat Happening
Sep 30, 2019
Michael Azerrad discusses the indie underground music scene of the 80's, focusing on bands like Black Flag, Sonic Youth, and Minutemen. They explore the DIY ethos, economic sustainability, and lasting impact of bands like Mission of Burma. The podcast delves into the hardcore scenes of Washington DC and diverse punk bands like Butthole Surfers, Big Black, and Beat Happening, highlighting their influence on the music industry.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Forging an Indie Underground Universe
01:38 • 17min
Exploring the Economical and Inspirational Ethos of Minutemen
18:33 • 3min
Mission of Burma: Pioneers of Boston's Music Scene
21:21 • 7min
Exploring the Hardcore Scene of Washington DC in the 80s
28:21 • 9min
Emergence of Diverse Punk
37:11 • 12min
Beat Happening: The Unconventional Pioneers of Indie Music
49:33 • 5min
Exploring 80s Indie Underground Bands and 'Our Band Could Be Your Life'
54:28 • 2min