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Jon Savage and the music that “cut the knees off punk”

February 14, 2021 · Leave a Comment

In this fantastic 2-hour radio show, writer Jon Savage spotlights the influential music that “cut the knees off punk.” Meaning: the synthesizer and electronic music hybrids emerging in 1976, opening the door to the oncoming post-punk explosion. Listen.

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