Season 3 - Episode 9: Punk

Punk was loud, fast, confrontational and impossible to ignore. But beneath the chaos was a movement that changed music, fashion and culture forever. In this episode of Start Here Podcast, Alexis Ffrench is joined by Guardian journalist and critic Alexis Petridis to explore the origins, sound and legacy of Punk. Together, they unpack the roots of punk in 1970s New York and Britain, the rise of bands like the Ramones, Sex Pistols and The Clash, and the DIY ethos that reshaped modern music culture. The conversation explores punk’s stripped-back musical language, its relationship with politics and protest, the influence of fashion and youth identity, and the artists who carried its spirit far beyond the original movement. Whether you know punk intimately or are discovering it for the first time, this is a fascinating introduction to one of music’s most disruptive and influential genres. * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.