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Swallow the Rat: Auckland Band Brings ‘90s College Rock and Post-Punk Vibes on Debut LP

By Adam Yoe |

FFO: Superchunk, Sonic Youth, Fontaines D.C.

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Compilation Unites Punk Bands for Philadelphia Community Bail Fund + Amistad Law Project

By Michael D. Thorn |

Listen to 19 Notes on a Broken System today.

Interviews

Subzero Frontman Lou Di Bella on Their Upcoming Record, Beating Cancer + More

By Carlos Ramirez |

"Nostalgia is cool, but not when it’s just copied and repeated over and over again."

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Sick of It All’s Koller Brothers: Another Excerpt from Their Forthcoming Book (EXCLUSIVE)

By No Echo |

The topics covered in this chapter sneak peek are very timely.

Reviews

Throne Torcher, The Mechanics of a Nightmare (Self-Released, 2020)

By Todd Manning |

A "blend of metallic hardcore and noise rock, with elements of ambient creeping in around the edges."

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Palme Sköt Först: Swedish Punk Band Goes “Fast and Loose” on Debut EP

By No Echo |

FFO: Dead Kennedys, Bikini Kill, Huggy Bear

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Rebelmatic: Vocalist Creature on Being a Black Band in Hardcore, Their New Record + More

By Adam Yoe |

"I didn’t know fighting for human rights was political."

Reviews

Couch Slut, Take a Chance on Rock 'n' Roll (Gilead Media, 2020)

By Mick Reed |

"The expression of grief and pain can be as intoxicating as it is poisonous."

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Blue Collar Calling: Musicians from ‘90s Cleveland Hardcore Scene Start New Noise Project

By Carlos Ramirez |

Steven Meketa (Apartment 213, Lockweld) and Jim Szudy (Fellahean, Windscale)

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Brain Cave: Ohio Band Brings ‘90s-Styled Post-Hardcore on Debut Album

By J. Sparkes |

A raw and emotionally charged sound, reminiscent of '90s post-hardcore mixed with Betty-era Helmet.

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Prime: Louisville Group Delivers Tough-as-Nails Hardcore on Debut EP, Killing the Community

By Thommy Browne |

FFO: Negative Approach, Madball, American Nightmare

Lists

5 Guitarists That Influenced My Playing, by Brian Ortiz (Xibalba)

By No Echo |

If you've heard the band before, you already know this dude's tone is apocalyptic.

Features

Record Label Profile: Dropping Bombs

By Nicholas James |

"Don’t worry about what’s ‘cool’ or ‘hype’, just do the shit you like..."

Reviews

Various Artists, So This Is Progress Flexi / Zine 001 (...So This Is Progress, 2020)

By Adam Yoe |

A 5-way split of roaring hardcore punk accompanied by a gorgeously rendered photo zine.

Features

Chopping Block: Ex-Members of Moving On, Safe & Sound Link Up in New Seattle Hardcore Band

By Devin Boudreaux |

The group recently forged a partnership with Safe Inside Records.

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Old Ghosts: Vocalist Derek Dole on the Buffalo Hardcore Group’s Forthcoming Album

By Mike Musilli |

"I think most of the songs end up being questions about how we treat the world, each other, and ourselves."

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Speedway: Listen to “Endless Stride” from New Swedish Hardcore Unit (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Members of Existence, Lifeblind, and Blood Sermon offer up a killer track from forthcoming debut EP.

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Sinking: Massachusetts Group Brings ‘90s Emo-Influenced Sound on Debut LP (PREMIERE)

By No Echo |

The band features musicians who've also played in Maniac, Restraining Order, and Piece of Mind.

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