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Fanatic of RPG's and coffee. Matthew runs a distro called Human to commit based out of Austin, TX. Send him your book recommendations. matthewaaronholmes at gmail dot com.

Op-Ed

Punk Won’t Always Be Problematic

Matthew Holmes May 7, 2015
There is an issue in the world of punk with the lack of direct action. I had recently read an article titled 'Punk Will Always Be Problematic' that was published after another article…
Music Review

LYED & Joliette – Split

Matthew Holmes May 5, 2015
Artist: LYED & Joliette Title: Split Release: 10" Year: 2015 Label: Heads Up! Records, Friendly Otter Records, Suspended Soul Tapes, Fvimos Heroes Records…
Music Review

Black Love – Self-Titled

Matthew Holmes Aug 28, 2014
Artist: Black Love Title: Black Love Release: LP Year: 2014 Label: I.Corrupt, L'Œil du tigre, Zegema Beach, Aorte, Good Post Day, Don't Live Like Me, L’Orchidoclaste…
Music Review

Council Of Rats – Ill Weathers

Matthew Holmes Aug 27, 2014
Artist: Council Of Rats Title: Ill Weathers Release: LP / Digital Year: 2014 Label: Adagio830 So it's been a few bands now from Milan, Italy that have been dropping…
Music Review

Chest Pain – WELTSCHMERZ

Matthew Holmes Aug 19, 2014
Artist: Chest Pain Title: WELTSCHMERZ Release: LP / Digital Year: 2014 Label: To Live A Lie Records Chest Pain is a band. Chest Pain has been jamming since 2008.…

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